Hibiya Park is a 16-hectare green space in Chiyoda City between the Imperial Palace’s outer moats, the Kasumigaseki government district, and Shinbashi. It opened in 1903 as Japan’s first Western-style modern park, on land that held feudal residences in the Edo period and then a Meiji-era military parade ground (GO TOKYO). Office workers, families, and concertgoers come here for open lawns, seasonal flowers, and live music.
Visitors find formal flower beds and a rose garden that blooms mainly in May and October (Chiyoda Tourism Association). Other landmarks include the Great Fountain and Shinji-ike Pond, which is ringed by old stone walls. The open-air concert halls host rock, pop, and brass performances. The brick Hibiya Public Hall anchors the park’s cultural history. Matsumotoro, a Western-style restaurant operating since the park opened, serves hayashi rice and curry under the trees.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Entry is free. The park is quietest on weekday mornings and fills at lunchtime with nearby office workers. October is a good month to visit for the autumn roses. Hibiya Art Park 2026 runs November 13–29 (Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association). If you plan to attend a concert, check the event schedule before you go. To get there, use Hibiya Station (Hibiya, Chiyoda, and Mita lines) or Kasumigaseki Station, or walk about five minutes from JR Yurakucho Station. You can pair a visit with the Imperial Palace East Gardens or Ginza.
When planning a wider itinerary across Tokyo or browsing more top-rated attractions in Tokyo, consider pairing your visit with nearby highlights such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (4.3 km away).
