Bureau of Construction
Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association

Evening illumination of cherry blossoms in a daimyo garden

The weeping cherry tree lit up（photo from a previous year）

 

Parts of Rikugien Gardens centering on a magnificent weeping cherry tree will be lit up each evening again this year while the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The weeping cherry tree is a well-known symbol of the gardens, standing 15 meters tall and 20 meters across. The blossoms are equally beautiful viewed in the daytime sunshine or against the night sky. During this period, the gardens will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Come and enjoy the magical atmosphere at Rikugien Gardens this spring.

Dates

Wednesday, March 21 (public holiday)-Thursday, April 5, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (last admission 8:30 p.m.)
* The special late opening hours are for the illumination event period only. The Somei-mon gate, a two-minute walk from Komagome Station, will also be open during this period.
* For security reasons, some areas will be off-limits after 4:30 p.m.

Events

1.Illumination

• Time
  From dusk until 9:00 p.m.

2.Sakura-chaya tea stall

• Time
  9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Place
  Keyaki Hiroba area
• Snacks, drinks and souvenirs on sale

3.Matcha green tea service

• Time
  【Fukiage-chaya】
  9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (last order 8:00 p.m.)
  【Shinsen-tei】
  [Weekdays] Noon - 8:00 p.m. (last order 7:30 p.m.)
  [Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays] 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (last order 7:30 p.m.)
• Green tea and Japanese sweets are served

4.Guided tour * Cancelled in inclement weather

• Dates and times
  Every day during the event period, 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. (about 60 minutes each)
  * The guided tour in English is offered at the same hours on the first and third Sunday of the month.
• Meeting places
  In front of the Garden Office or Somei-mon gate entrance
  * The tour will follow a different order according to the meeting place, but its content is the same.
• Volunteer guides will take you through the sights of the gardens during cherry blossom season.
• Fee
  Free (park entrance fee is required)

The weeping cherry tree in daytime	The Rikugien Gardens illuminated

 

The second weeping cherry tree at the former site of Ginka-tei lit up (photos from previous years)

 

Rikugien Gardens

Address

6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku

Access

7-minute walk from Komagome Station (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
10-minute walk from Sengoku Station (Toei Mita Line)
* No parking is available.
* During the illumination event period, the Somei-mon gate, a 2-minute walk from Komagome station, will also be open.

Opening Hours

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
* During the illumination event period, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (last admission 8:30 p.m.)

Admission Fee

300Yen
Seniors (65 and older): 150 Yen
* Free entry for elementary school children or younger, and junior high school students living or attending school in Tokyo

Contact

Rikugien Garden Office　Tel: 03-3941-2222 (Japanese only)

Website

“Let’s go to the Gardens”( External link )

Official Twitter Account

Rikugien @RikugienGarden

Access

 

Map of the Gardens

 

Contact Information

General Affairs Division, Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association Phone: +81-3-3232-3038 (Japanese only) Email: kouhou@tokyo-park.or.jp (Japanese, English) Management Section, Park Division, Bureau of Construction Phone: +81-3-5320-5365 (Japanese only) Email: S0000378@section.metro.tokyo.jp (Japanese, English)