Tokyo
Travel
2022.10.07
In the Edo period (1603-1867), the Kuri-no-Magetsu (thirteenth night of the month) moon viewing was popular along with the Jugo-no-Ya (fifteenth night of the month). According to the Japanese calendar, it was customary to view the moon not only on the fifteenth night (Imo Meigetsu), but also twice, including the thirteenth night (Kurimayagetsu).
Hama Rikyu Gardens will extend its opening hours during this year’s chestnut moon viewing period and hold a moon-watching event with the theme of a nighttime tsukimi stroll.
Visitors can enjoy strolling in the park, which is decorated with moonlight and shadows, and at the tidal pond, a part of “Gagaku on board a boat,” which is said to have been enjoyed by shoguns and aristocrats in the park in the Edo period, will be revived in the 2025 era. At the Tsubame-no-Ochaya, a special indoor space decorated with paper lanterns, there will be a photo spot where visitors can take commemorative photos with their own cameras.
The popular Nakajima no Ochaya will extend its regular hours of operation until 4:45 p.m. and offer a limited Otsukimi menu until 8:30 p.m.
The contrast between the garden inherited from the Edo period and the skyscrapers is a unique space where Edo and modern times intersect. Please enjoy the chestnut moon viewing to your heart’s content in the garden on this special night only during this period.
| Duration: | October 05-10, 2022 |
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| Time: | 9:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:30) * After 17:00, there are areas where entry is restricted for safety reasons. *The inner gate closes at 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) |
| Entrance fee: | General / 300 yen Over 65 years old / 150 yen *Free for elementary school students and younger, and junior high school students residing or attending school in Tokyo |
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