Timeline
15:00
Arrive at Koishikawa Kōrakuen to wander the winding paths and wooded hills while the afternoon light is still bright. The garden is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time to find a quiet spot among the ponds and trees before the sun dips.
16:30
Walk nine minutes to Sultan for an early dinner. This Indian restaurant is open from 17:00, so you can settle in just as the golden light fades. It is a convenient stop before the evening crowds arrive.
17:30
Stroll thirteen minutes to Canal Cafe for a nightcap. Sit by the canal in the Kagurazaka district and enjoy the ambiance as the city lights come on. The open-air cafe is open until 21:30 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, giving you time to linger.
Local tip
The garden closes at 17:00 with last entry at 16:30. If you arrive later than 16:30, you will not be able to enter. Plan your walk from Sultan to Canal Cafe carefully, as it is a short but distinct walk across the neighborhood.
Check before you go
- Koishikawa Kōrakuen is closed Dec 29-Jan 1.
- Sultan is open Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00, PH,Sa-Su 11:00-15:00, PH,Mo-Su 17:00-23:00.
- Canal Cafe is open Tu-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa,Su 11:30-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Canal Cafe is open at 17:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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