Hamarikyû Gardens

浜離宮恩賜庭園 hamarikyū-onshi-teien

landscape garden / Landschaftsgarten

Chûô-ku / Tôkyô

Located directly at the harbour, this park was built in the 17th century and has been open to the public since 1946. Formerly owned by the sovereigns (daimyô) of Kôfu, who also used the park for duck hunting. The Imperial Court Office later took over the garden.