The best time to visit Rikugien Garden

Tokyo · Ueno

Quietest 9am–11am.

Quiet window
9am–11am
Quietest day
16-17
Typical crowd
Moderately busy
Booking
No booking needed
Weather
Outdoor — weather matters
How long
About 60 min
Best months
November, December

A poem garden — 88 scenes from classical verse, and Tokyo's best autumn light-up.

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