Tokyo Hamarikyu Gardens Shopping Guide｜Selected Unique Souvenirs in a Classical Garden

Guide

Hamarikyu Gardens is located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, near Shiodome, and is one of Tokyo’s most representative Edo-period daimyo gardens, famous for its tidal pond and sea views. Although the garden is mainly for sightseeing, it offers exquisite souvenir options inside and nearby, perfect for travelers seeking a cultural atmosphere. Shopping is mainly concentrated at the garden’s tea house "Nakajima-no-Chaya" and commercial facilities near Shiodome. Here are the recommendations:

- Garden-themed souvenirs: Nakajima-no-Chaya (in the center of the garden, about a 10-minute walk) sells Hamarikyu limited edition postcards (around 200-500 yen), designed with the garden’s seasonal scenery, ideal for sending or collecting. There are also Japanese-style paper fans and bookmarks (around 1000-2000 yen), featuring patterns incorporating pine trees and the tidal pond, with a classical aesthetic.

- Japanese sweets: The tea house offers a matcha set (about 1000 yen, including matcha and wagashi), and beautifully packaged matcha yokan (about 1500 yen/box), made by a famous Kyoto brand, suitable as a high-end souvenir. Near the garden entrance, the Hamarikyu shop sells Tokyo limited edition cookies (about 800 yen/box), with a crispy texture.

- Shopping around Shiodome: About a 5-minute walk to Caretta Shiodome, which houses Gion Tsujiri, recommended for matcha chocolates or fresh sweets (about 1000-2000 yen), elegantly packaged. Don Quijote Shimbashi store (about a 10-minute walk) offers Tokyo limited edition KitKats (matcha or seasonal flavors, about 200-500 yen) and Pocky, affordable and suitable for bulk purchases.

- Creative cultural items: The Tokyo Advertising Museum in Caretta Shiodome (free admission) sells retro advertising postcards and designer notebooks (about 500-1500 yen), culturally distinctive and perfect for art lovers.

After shopping, you can enjoy matcha at Nakajima-no-Chaya, overlooking the tidal pond and Tokyo Bay, experiencing Edo-style charm and enhancing your shopping pleasure.

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Post by 湯馬士火車頭 | Jun 4, 2025