What other travelers are saying about Rikugien Garden
Such a beautiful place to take in! You’ll find a few different walkways and this can be covered in about an hour or so. If you’re feeling the August heat while walking, make sure to get some of their cold matcha and cool off!
Even though we missed the cherry blossom blooming time as we were visiting early in March - the visit was well worth the trouble. Immaculately maintained and being tended for affectionately, the garden was really as good as it could prior to the blooming time.
The walking pathways were clean, the plants well cared for over the winter months, the water body had clear fresh water with lots of ducks enjoying themselves.
The numerous rustic bridges over the water body makes for interesting views and photo opportunities.
A beautiful garden built in the Edi period of the 1730s. The garden was designed to revolve around the lake and thenisland. It was said to have 88 different views of gardens and surroundings based on where you are along the lake's path. Overall, it was a good experience.
Visited by bike! It's one of my favorites because you can enter for just 300 yen per adult and enjoy a nice walk for about an hour. There's plenty of greenery and a pleasant breeze, so I highly recommend it.
The night show was quite an event, glad we were there to see. Sky was clear, a bit cold, a bit dark 😏. There was enough helping staffs and direction signs along the arranged paths. Not crowded at all. Just a pity the huge Cherry Blossom tree only started flowering, a full blossom would be magnificent!