Fall Illumination at Rikugien Garden
The Rikugien Garden is Daimyo-style garden that was built in 1702 on the grounds of a private villa and was not open to the public until 1938. It was designated as a special beauty spot of Japan in 1953 and features a large pond and surrounded by sloping hills and walking paths.
Every fall, the garden extends it operating hours and holds an annual illumination event that allows visitors to enjoy a nighttime view of the lovely landscape and the bright colors of the fall foliage. Take in the view with a cup of try freshly-prepared matcha green tea at one of three teahouses on the grounds to round out a perfectly romantic evening in Tokyo!
Rikugien is a stunningly beautiful garden to visit anytime of the year and this is a unique opportunity to see the garden in a way that others will envy and you won't soon forget.
Event Details:
Dates: November 22nd (Sat.) - December 14h (Sun.) 9:00 - 21:00 (No entry after 20:30)
Location: Rikugien Garden, Bunkyo-ku (access map)
Admission: Adults Y300, Senior citizens (65 and over) Y150 and free for elementary school students and younger children.
Access: A 7 minute walk from Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo-metro Nanboku Line or a 10 minute walk from Sengoku Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line