Happo-en Garden Tours and Tickets

There are various ways to experience the Happo-en Garden. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is the best tour available right now:

• Tokyo Japanese Garden Lover's Private Tour With Government-Licensed Guide

There’s no entry fee for the Happo-en Garden, but you’re not technically supposed to enter unless you’re attending a function here or visiting the high-end Japanese restaurant or tea house within its grounds. Japanese cultural experiences are also available, which range in price from ¥13,200 for an origami lesson to ¥330,000 for an incense ceremony experience.

The Happo-en Garden is open from 10am until 7pm on weekdays and from 9.30am until 7.30pm on weekends and holidays. However, the garden is generally only accessible to guests of functions that take place here, such as weddings. Check the opening hours for the on-site restaurant and tea room, as these vary and require reservations.

The Happo-en Garden is easy to reach via public transportation. It’s in central Tokyo’s Minato City, a short walk from Shirokanedai subway station on the Toei Mita Line. There are also a couple of bus stops on the road outside, although the city’s buses are usually more challenging for international visitors to navigate than the train and subway systems.

Yes, there is a parking lot beside the Happo-en Garden, and a couple more in the nearby area. However, it’s advisable to travel by public transport, rather than potentially getting stuck in traffic or struggling to find a parking space. The garden is just across the road from Shirokanedai station.

Yes, special events and exhibitions are often held at the Happo-en Garden. It hosts illumination events in the spring cherry-blossom season, the fall, and the winter. You can also sometimes catch special events around holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, or those that revolve around a theme like traditional Japanese bonsai trees.