Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park Park
Public Tokyo park with ponds and historic gardens
In Tokyo's Minato ward, Arisugawa-no-miya Park offers ponds, shaded paths, playgrounds and a quiet respite from busy streets; locals stroll, jog and picnic among traditional landscaping.
Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park at a Glance#
Address: Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: Daily 6:00am-9:00pm (park grounds)
Admission: Free
About Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park#
Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park is an urban park in Minato, Tokyo, created on the grounds of a former imperial family estate. The park combines landscaped gardens, a central pond, walking paths and recreational facilities within a compact city setting.
Facilities include tree-lined promenades, a pond with bridges, play areas and courts for sports, offering a mix of passive and active recreation. The park is used by local residents for walking, jogging and daily leisure.
Originally part of the Arisugawa-no-miya household holdings, the area was transformed into a public park to provide green space within Tokyo’s dense urban fabric. It now functions as a well-used municipal park within the Minato ward.
The park sits between the Hiroo and Gaien areas of Tokyo, within walking distance of several residential neighbourhoods and public transit stops.
- Park features: Located in Minato Ward, the park is an urban green space known for its pond, winding paths and sports facilities.
- Origins: The site was developed from the former Arisugawa-no-miya imperial estate and retains landscaped elements and mature trees.
How to Get to Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park#
The park is in Minato Ward. It is roughly a 7-12 minute walk from Hiroo Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line) and about 10-15 minutes from Ebisu Station (JR Yamanote Line) depending on route. Local buses also serve nearby stops.
Tips for Visiting Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park#
- Enter through the smaller gate near Hiroo if coming by metro - it's less crowded and drops visitors closer to the oak glades.
- Visit in late afternoon when the setting sun slants through plane trees and the park's ponds catch the light.
- Note the playgrounds: local families use them heavily on weekends, so weekdays or early mornings feel more restful.
Best Time to Visit Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park#
An urban park best visited spring-autumn for mild weather and seasonal color. Accessible year-round; early morning is peaceful.
Weather & Climate near Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park#
Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1473 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 10° | 2° | 45 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 6° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 18° - 25° | 22° | 178 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 159 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 205 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 41 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
