Romantic spots — Tokyo
Tokyo's parks and gardens are perfect for romance, whether you're strolling through the serene paths of Rikugien Gardens, catching cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen, or enjoying a peaceful afternoon in Ueno Park. Each spot offers its own charm for couples looking to reconnect with nature and each other.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden ★ 4.611 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014Sizable park with gardens & a greenhouse. This former estate is now a 144-acre park with diverse garden areas, grassy expanses & a greenhouse.
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Ueno Park ★ 4.4Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007Large park with a zoo, a lake & museums. Popular city park featuring ample walking paths, a lake with boat rentals, a zoo & several museums.
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Yoyogi Park ★ 4.42-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052Park on site of the 1964 Olympic village. Large, public city park with lakes, fountains & forested areas with mature trees.
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Rikugien Gardens ★ 4.46 Chome-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0021Classical garden with a pond & teahouses. Picturesque garden featuring traditional Japanese landscaping, several teahouses & a central pond.
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Mizumoto Park ★ 4.43-2 Mizumotokoen, Katsushika City, Tokyo 125-0034Waterfront area with trees & open space. This large, waterfront park with many trees, aquatic plants & open space is a popular place to walk.
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Kiyosumi Gardens ★ 4.43 Chome-3-9 Kiyosumi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0024Traditional Japanese garden with a pond. Created from 1878-85, this classic Japanese garden features a tea house & pond with stepping stones.
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Kinuta Park ★ 4.31-1 Kinutakoen, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0075Sprawling park known for cherry blossoms. Large areas of cherry trees draw visitors to this park with playgrounds & wide lawns for picnicking.
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Kyū Shiba-rikyū Gardens ★ 4.31 Chome-4-1 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0022Traditional Edo-period landscaped garden. Picturesque Edo-era landscape garden with a pond & bridges, plus an archery range & a playground.
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Shiba Park ★ 4.24 Chome-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011City park encircling a temple complex. Landscaped park that has an artificial gorge with a waterfall & is planted with ornamental trees.
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Toneri Park ★ 4.21 Chome-1 Tonerikoen, Adachi City, Tokyo 121-0837Baseball, tennis & waterfront paths. Suburban park with a baseball field, tennis courts & barbecue facilities, plus paths around a lake.
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Kyu-Furukawa Gardens ★ 4.21 Chome-27-39 Nishigahara, Kita City, Tokyo 114-00241917 mansion with Japanese-style gardens. Western-style manor house on a hilltop, featuring manicured grounds with roses & Japanese gardens.
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Tonogayato Garden ★ 4.22 Chome-16 Minamicho, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-0021Charming park with a pond & teahouse. A teahouse anchors this tranquil oasis featuring a bamboo grove, small pond & waterfall.
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Komazawa Olympic Park ★ 4.11-1 Komazawakoen, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0013Recreational area with a bicycle track. Sizable recreational park featuring an area for skateboarding, plus a track for running & biking.