Image of Rikugien and Old Furukawa Garden, which is famous for its roses. A stroll connecting these two gardens.

Rikugien and Old Furukawa Garden, which is famous for its roses. A stroll connecting these two gardens.

This walk connects two gardens in Komagome.

However, this time we’ll start not from Komagome Station, but from Senkoshi Station on the Mita Line (I14). Begin your walk after taking a short break at Capital Coffee near the station. This route does not include meals, so feel free to grab a light bite before starting.

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CAPITAL COFFEE
A quaint coffee shop located by Rikugien, known for its high-quality coffee even before the third wave trend began. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy both drinks and meals.
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After taking a short break, head to the next spot, Rikugien Garden. It’s approximately a 5-minute walk.
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RIKUGIEN GARDEN
One of Tokyo’s esteemed daimyo gardens, it offers an ideal size for a leisurely walk. The majestic weeping cherry tree at the entrance is particularly breathtaking.
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After walking through a residential area, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the next spot. The path has some slight ups and downs along the way.
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OKASHITSUKASA NAKAZATO
This Japanese confectionery is famous for its “Age-Monaka (揚最中)”. It is crispy, slightly salty, and delicious. The brown sugar dorayaki “Nanban-yaki (南蛮焼)” is also recommended.
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Walk through an old-fashioned station shopping street and head towards the next shopping street, ‘Shimofuri Ginza Shopping Street’. It takes about 10 minutes.
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SHIBUSAWA COFFEE
This café is quietly located behind the Shimofuri Ginza shopping street. You can enjoy a cup of delicious coffee. Take a break here before heading to the Old Furukawa Garden.
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The next spot is about 10 minutes away. We recommend walking up a small hill on the west side of the Former Furukawa Garden, rather than taking the main road.
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KYU FURUKAWA GARDEN
The building and garden do not seem to be in Japan. It is famous for its rose garden, but you can also enjoy a Japanese garden in the back of the building. There is also a café in the building, so you can spend a relaxing time.
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The next spot is a cafe located in a building adjacent to the garden. While the cafe within the garden is also good, this one is recommended as well. It’s about a 1-minute walk from the exit.
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COCOFULU
The café in the Old Furukawa Garden is lovely, but we also recommend this café located right next door. This small store is known for its delicious cakes.
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If you’re tired, you can end your walk here. The nearest stations are Nishigahara Station (N15) or JR Komagome Station. If you have some energy left, the next spot is about 10 minutes away.
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ASUKAYAMA PARK
It is said to be the first park in Japan and is famous for its cherry blossoms. There is also a small monorail that goes up and down from the nearby Oji Station, which is literally a mountain. The park is also home to the ruins of the residence of Eiichi Shibusawa, and there is plenty to see and do …
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The final destination is Asukayama Park, and the nearest station is JR Oji Station (Namboku Line N16 / Arakawa Line SA16).

Considering the time you’ll spend walking within each garden and park, this route may be a bit long. Fortunately, there are many stations along the way, so feel free to end your walk whenever you like. That’s the beauty of taking a stroll.

Komagome, a place that features two gardens and a large park, has a lot to offer. While not included in this route, there are also many shrines. Walking through the shopping streets and back alleys gives a quiet, green, and somewhat refined impression. It’s also a recommended route for times when you want to think deeply while walking.

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