Happoen Garden

About this place

Happoen meaning a Garden off Eight Views shows its beauty viewed from every angle. It is an enchanting place with some historical buildings, cafe and a restaurant. There is a green hill descending in the middle of the garden, ending right by a stunning pond. It is extremely well maintained and offers a perfect oasis of tranquillity in the urban jungle of Tokyo. In Happoen Garden tourists can find a collection of bonsai trees. Some of them are over 500 years old. Just walking through the garden is a meditative and relaxing experience. Visitors can admire colourful koi fish in a pond or rest in one of unique bowers. However, if want to learn more about Happoen history book a tour with an English speaking guide. In the program there is an introduction to the garden, tea ceremony in a traditional tea house located at the back of the pond and Japanese or Western style lunch.