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Morning quiet at the Immigration Bureau and Hama-rikyū

Skip the rush at the Immigration Bureau, then walk through the historic gardens before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 08:30

    Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau

    Get in line early. The Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau opens at 09:00, but the description notes that a line forms outside long before opening hours. Arriving by 08:30 ensures you are among the first in.

  2. 09:15

    Sushisay Main Store

    Walk 15 minutes to Sushisay Main Store for lunch. This historic sushi restaurant is open from 08:30 on weekdays and until 14:30, making it a perfect fit for a mid-morning meal after your errand.

  3. 09:45

    Hama-rikyū Gardens

    Stroll 58 minutes north to Hama-rikyū Gardens. Arriving around 10:00 allows you to enjoy the public walking garden, the tea house, and the all-season flowers in relative quiet before the day gets busier.

Local tip

If you need a quick coffee or snack before heading to the gardens, Cafe de CRIE plus is only a 7-minute walk from Hama-rikyū and opens at 10:00.

Check before you go

  • The Immigration Bureau is open Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 and 11:00-16:00. Plan your visit on a weekday morning.
  • Sushisay Main Store is closed on Wednesdays. Check the schedule if you are visiting on a Wednesday.
  • Hama-rikyū Gardens has no specific closing time listed in the context, but plan to leave with enough daylight.

Worth knowing

  • Sushisay Main Store is open at 09:15 only on Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa

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