A large garden notable especially for the variety of styles featured (the garden's style includes include English, French, and Japanese gardens). A greenhouse filled with tropical plants offers even more variety to this peaceful scene. … [Read more...] about Shinjuku Garden
Garden
Hama Rikyu Garden
A beautiful garden that formerly entertained the elite of old Edo. The garden is surrounded by the Sumida River and the landscaping includes a large pool crossed with wooden pedestrian bridges. Wisteria, old pine trees, winding paths (with a small army of resident cats), and pavilions draw the visitor into the garden. More dragonflies than you have ever seen in one place in … [Read more...] about Hama Rikyu Garden
East Garden
The perfect choice after a visit to the Imperial Palace; the large gardens were formerly part of Edo Castle. The paths wind their way past formal shrubbery and wild patches. The pond is both serene and a little wild -- the plantings are old and more natural than those found in formal Japanese gardens. … [Read more...] about East Garden