An urban oasis weaving more than 400 years of time. A Japanese garden that harmonizes nature and cherishes the four seasons
A healing spot in Shirokanedai where you can experience Japanese aesthetics
【八芳園】
The Japanese garden of 「八芳園」, spread across a vast estate in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, is a pond-strolling garden with over 400 years of history dating back to the early Edo period. Guided by the garden philosophy of “shaping nature,” the basic elements of landscape design—trees, stones, water, and earth—are arranged in exquisite balance throughout its grounds of approximately 10,000 tsubo. In a tranquility that makes you forget the bustle of the city, it welcomes visitors with Japan’s traditional beauty and the rich expressions of the four seasons.
Top 3 recommended highlights
You can view the posted images at their original size by tapping or clicking.
1. A bonsai masterpiece over 500 years old
The garden exhibits exceptional bonsai pieces that are over 500 years old. Up close, you can appreciate the vitality nurtured over centuries and the delicate beauty of their forms.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
2. A tranquil stroll through a circuit-style pond garden
As you walk through the expansive garden arranged around the central pond, you will encounter beautiful scenery that changes with each step. The greenery reflected on the water’s surface, the historic buildings, and the brightly colored koi swimming in the pond will gently soothe and calm visitors.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
3. Tea service experience at the historic tearoom “夢庵”
At the tearoom “夢庵（むあん）” beside the garden, you can casually enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets while gazing at the garden’s seasonal beauty. In this quiet space, spend a moment feeling the spirit of “おもてなし,” the essence of Japanese culture.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
Facility information
| Name | 八芳園 |
| Address | 〒108-8631 東京都港区白金台1-1-1 |
| Access | About a 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of 白金台駅 (都営地下鉄三田線 / 東京メトロ南北線) |
| Hours |
Garden Varies depending on the day’s banquet schedule. 夢庵
【Tea service（ていちゃ）】 |
| Closed days | Year-end/New Year holidays, summer break |
| Fees |
Free admission
※ Use of “夢庵” will incur an additional charge. |
| Official website | https://happo-en.com/ |
Other recommended information
At Happo-en, initiatives are carried out to let you savor the beauty of each season more deeply.
🔸 In May, during Tango no Sekku, carp streamers are hoisted in the fresh-green garden, and irises are displayed under the eaves, recreating traditional Japanese customs.
🔸 As the seasons change, you can enjoy different “Japanese beauty” throughout the year: spring cherry blossoms, lush summer greenery, autumn foliage, and winter snowscapes.
🔸 The name “Happo-en” comes from the idea of being “beautiful from every direction.” True to its name, picturesque scenery unfolds from any angle.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
© HAPPO-EN inc.
References
- Happo-en official site “Garden” page: https://happo-en.com/garden/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
八芳園 (ハッポウエン) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 0570-064-128 |
| Official URL | https://happo-en.com/ |
| Official Social Media |
|
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Equipment
-
Toilet -
Wheelchair accessible
- Other
-
Near the station -
Recommended for families -
Recommended for couples -
Wheelchair rental