Timeline
09:00
Enter Hama-rikyū Gardens right when they open at 09:00. The morning light is soft and the paths are empty, giving you the best chance to see the tea house on the island without waiting.
10:15
Walk seven minutes to Cafe de CRIE plus for a coffee and a break. It is a quiet spot to rest your legs after exploring the grounds.
11:00
Head fourteen minutes away to Curry wa Nomimono. New Shinbashi Building for a hearty curry lunch. The menu is straightforward and the portions are satisfying.
11:45
End your walk eleven minutes away at Tokyo Island. This antenna shop for Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands offers a calm place to browse maps and souvenirs before heading home.
Local tip
The garden closes at 17:00. If you visit on December 29th or January 1st it is closed. Check the route from Shiodome or JR Shimbashi station if you need transport directions.
Check before you go
- Hama-rikyū Gardens opens at 09:00.
- Cafe de CRIE plus opens at 10:00.
- Curry wa Nomimono New Shinbashi Building is open 11:00-16:00 on weekdays and 11:00-16:00 on weekends.
- Tokyo Island is open 09:00-22:30 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tokyo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).