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The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Tokyo

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular parks & sights in Tokyo.

“Discover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest parks & sights in Tokyo.”

4.6 Score

11 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan

This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.6/5 rating on Google Maps (45212 reviews).”

4.2 Score

1-chōme-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0024, Japan

Western-style manor house on a hilltop, featuring manicured grounds with roses & Japanese gardens.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.2/5 rating on Google Maps (6350 reviews).”

4.8 Score

Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 6-chōme−10−11 14F

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional parks & sights experiences in Tokyo.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (133 reviews).”

4.4 Score

1-1 Hamarikyūteien, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0046, Japan

Public park with a pond, laid out in the Edo-period style, on the site of 17th-century Shogun villa.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.4/5 rating on Google Maps (12446 reviews).”

4.4 Score

1-chōme-6-6 Kōraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004, Japan

Tranquil, scenic landscape garden dating to the 17th century, with walking paths, a pond & bridges.

Why Our Editors Love It

“Ranked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.4/5 rating on Google Maps (6711 reviews).”