Rikugien

One of Tokyo's finest Edo-period stroll gardens, designed in 1702 by a feudal lord with a deep passion for classical Japanese poetry. The name means 'Six Poems Garden,' and its hills, ponds, bridges, and groves each evoke scenes from 88 famous waka poems. A central pond with wooded islands provides ever-changing views as you walk the circular path, and two teahouses serve matcha and seasonal sweets overlooking the water. The garden is particularly celebrated for its autumn illumination events, when maples are lit from below and their reflections double in the still pond. Near Komagome Station, it pairs well with the Kyu-Furukawa Gardens nearby.