Hamarikyu Gardens
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- A Pond that Breathes with the Sea: Witness the magic of the Shioiri-no-ike, the garden’s main tidal pond. It draws water directly from Tokyo Bay, rising and falling with the ocean’s ebb and flow, constantly changing its beautiful face.
- The Floating Teahouse: Stroll across the long, elegant cypress bridge to Nakajima-no-ochaya. Here, you can sip traditional matcha green tea on a tiny island, seemingly floating in the heart of the lagoon.
- Legacy of the Shoguns: You are walking in the private retreat of Japan’s powerful shoguns. This land was once their falconry ground, a place of leisure and power, now preserved for all to enjoy.
- The 300-Year-Old Pine: Stand in awe before a magnificent, sprawling black pine. Planted by a shogun over three centuries ago, its powerful, low-spreading branches are a living sculpture and a testament to the garden’s deep history.
Description
A very warm welcome to Hamarikyu Gardens, a breathtaking oasis where the glass towers of modern Tokyo stand watch over the tranquil, elegant world of the Edo period. This is a place where two ages meet in perfect harmony.
This is a garden that lives and breathes with the sea. As you wander, you’ll discover its heart: a unique tidal pond that gently rises and falls with the pulse of Tokyo Bay. Watch as the scenery transforms before your very eyes, a beautiful, natural clock reflecting the sky.
We invite you to cross the wooden bridge to the charming teahouse, resting peacefully on its island. Find a seat, and let the city’s rush melt away with a cup of tea. Once the private domain of shoguns, this park is now a shared treasure. Enjoy this remarkable place where history, water, and nature flow together as one.
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