Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden, Tokyo

Name: Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden
Address: 1-4-1 Kaigan, Tokyo, 105-0022, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3434-4029

#150 among attractions in Tokyo

Park, Relax in park, Buddhist architecture, Garden

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The Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden, also known as Kyū Shiba Rikyū Onshi Teien is a public garden and former imperial garden in Minato ward, Tokyo, Japan. The garden is one of four surviving Edo-period clan gardens in Tokyo, the others being Koishikawa Kōraku-en, Rikugi-en, and Hama Rikyu Garden. Kyū Shiba Rikyū is often regarded as the most beautifully designed garden in Tokyo, and was once called the "most beautiful" scene in Japan. ()

Local name: 旧芝離宮恩賜庭園 Created: 20 April 1924Elevation: 98 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°39'18"N, 139°45'32"E

Address

1-4-1 Kaigan港区 (浜松町)Tokyo 105-0022 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3434-4029

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Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu Gardens, Zōjō-ji.

0.8 miNE
Fish market with an extensive selection
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Tsukiji Fish Market, once the heart of Tokyo's culinary scene, was renowned as the world's largest and busiest fish market. Located in central Tokyo, it was a bustling hub of activity where the freshest seafood from around the globe was bought and sold.
0.8 miW
Well-known tower with observation areas
Tokyo Tower, Tokyo
22 min walk • The Tokyo Tower, unmistakable with its white and international orange paint, stands as an iconic symbol of Japan's capital city, Tokyo. Rising to a height of 333 meters, Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958 and has since been an enduring landmark and a tourist attraction...
0.4 miNE
Former Imperial gardens open to public
Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo
12 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Hamarikyu Gardens stands as a serene oasis offering a tranquil escape from the city's relentless pace. This historic park, surrounded by skyscrapers and the waters of Tokyo Bay, serves as a testament to the fusion of...
0.6 miW
Buddhist temple complex dating to 1622
Zōjō-ji, Tokyo
17 min walk • Zōjō-ji is an iconic Buddhist temple located in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan, offering a serene escape amidst the bustling cityscape. Founded in 1393 as the main temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism, it has stood as a spiritual center for centuries...
0.6 miW
Park
Shiba Park, Tokyo
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Shiba Park is a serene green haven offering a respite from the city's bustling streets. Established in 1873, it is one of the oldest parks in Japan and is part of the special wards of Tokyo, which denotes its significance in the city's...
~1610 ftN
Park
Italy Park, Tokyo
8 min walk • Italy Park is a public park in Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan.
0.8 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Karasumori Shrine, Tokyo
21 min walk • Karasumori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minato, Tokyo. It enshrines Ukanomitama, Ame-no-Uzume and Ninigi-no-Mikoto.
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dentsu Building, Tokyo
18 min walk • The Dentsu Building or Dentsu Headquarters Building is a high-rise building in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The building houses the corporate offices of Dentsu.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Shinbashi, Tokyo
20 min walk • Shinbashi, sometimes transliterated Shimbashi, is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
0.8 miW
Temple
Fushimi Sanpō Inari Shrine, Tokyo
21 min walk • Fushimi Sanpō Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shiba 3-chōme, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan established to worship Inari. It is located on Mita Dōri next to the Nippon Life Insurance Akabane Bridge building, and across from the Saiseikai Central Hospital. Its roof is made from copper, and the shrine is constructed from concrete.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Shiba, Tokyo
23 min walk • Shiba is an area of Minato ward in Tokyo, Japan and one of districts in the Shiba area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden open?

Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden?

Nearby attractions include Acty Shiodome, Tokyo (4 min walk), Hamamatsuchō, Tokyo (7 min walk), Italy Park, Tokyo (8 min walk), Shibadaimon, Tokyo (10 min walk).

How to get to Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyū Shiba Rikyū Garden:

Bus

Kaigan-1chome • Lines: 浜95 (3 min walk)
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminus (4 min walk)

Train

Hamamatsucho (3 min walk)
Monorail Hamamatsucho (4 min walk)

Light rail

Takeshiba • Lines: U (5 min walk)
Hinode • Lines: U (11 min walk)

Metro

Daimon • Lines: A, Al, E, Ks-Ae (8 min walk)
Shibakoen • Lines: I (14 min walk)

Ferry

竹芝桟橋 • Lines: 大島フェリー航路岡田港直通便, 東京～小笠原(父島)航路 (7 min walk)