Rikugien Gardens Guide – Visit with The Tokyo Pass

 Rikugien Gardens, located in Bunkyo, have a distinct lyrical atmosphere, starting with how its name can be translated as the “Garden of Six Poems,” taken from a classic Chinese poem. The park also used to depict 88 scenes from a collection of classic Japanese poetry, though less than half of them have survived to modern times.

 Work on the site began in the late 17th century, and upon its completion in 1702, Rikugien was one of the finest examples of a feudal period garden in all of Japan’s capital. Its beauty was recognized two and a half centuries later in 1953 when the grounds became an officially-designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty.

 Consisting of a hill, forests and pond, the spacious Rikugien is a great place to stroll and admire the quiet majesty of nature, especially during spring when the gardens’ cherry trees start to blossom, or during autumn when the fall foliage paints the park red, yellow and orange. These landscapes can be enjoyed up close or from the panoramic Fujishirotoge Viewpoint.
 Guests are also encouraged to enjoy the gardens’ teahouses like Fukiage, where visitors can order green tea and take in picturesque views of the park.

* Tea is extra charge.