Hibiya Park

Hibiya Park is a park in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan offering paths between flower beds, water basins, and open green spaces. The space connects with the busy business districts and sits just steps from the Imperial Palace.

The grounds once belonged to the feudal Mōri and Nabeshima clans before opening in 1903 as Japan's first public park project modeled on Western examples. The redesign reflected Meiji-era modernization efforts and introduced urban green spaces following European patterns.

The open-air concert hall brings affordable summer performances to the city and attracts both theater troupes and musicians. Park visitors experience the chance to see Japanese and Western plant design side by side, with lawn areas pointing to European influences.

The nearest subway stations are Kasumigaseki on the Marunouchi Line and Hibiya on the Hibiya Line, both two minutes on foot. The grounds remain accessible year-round and suit wheelchair users on main paths.

A ginkgo tree over 500 years old and known as the Risky Ginkgo remained during park design after debates arose about whether to keep it. The tree now stands as a witness to efforts to integrate natural elements into modern urban planning.

Location: Hibiya Park

Location: Chiyoda-ku

Location: Tokyo

Inception: February 3, 1893

Official opening: June 1, 1903

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: 100 Best Urban Parks in Japan

Website: https://tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index037.html

GPS coordinates: 35.67148,139.75539

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:50