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Botanical Gardens, University of Tokyo
Also known as the Kioshikawa Botanical Gardens, these are the oldest botanic gardens in Japan and older than many gardens elsewhere in the world. The collections focus on plants from eastern Asia, as well as other regions, and include over 400 species.
Address: 3-7-1 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112
Open- 9.00am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Sundaydaily
Closed- Mondays (unless a National Holiday), December 29 to January 3
Entrance fee- Yes
Directions-
Owner- University of Tokyo
Tel- +81 (3) 3814 0138; Fax +81 (3) 3814 0139
Rikugien Gardens- an arched stone bridge spans a small stream
Rikugien Gardens
These lovely landscape gardens were begun in 1695. The water, 'mountains' and plants depict 88 scenes from famous poems or waka. Rikugien Gardens have been designated a site of special historic interest by the Japanese Government.
Address: 6-16-3 Hon-komagome, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Open- 9.00am to 5.00pm daily
Closed- December 29 to January 3
Entrance fee- Y300 in 2000
Directions- From Komagone Station on the JR Yamonote Line go left in Hongo Street, the entrance to the Gardens is down the second street on your right.
Owner- Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
Shinjuku is a favourite with photographers at Cherry Blossom time
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Hibiya Park
Adjacent to the Imperial Palace gardens, close to Tokyo Station and Ginza, Hibiya is a busy park. There are lovely areas of maples and cherry trees, more formal gardens and walks. A little dusty by late summer you may find it 'tired' and, sometimes, home to those no longer employed.
Address: Hibiya Dori, Tokyo
Open- Dawn until 11.00pm daily
Closed- None
Entrance fee- None
Facilities- Restaurant, snacks
Owner- Government of Japan
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Hibiya Park is a green oasis in the heart of Tokyo |
Imperial Palace Gardens
Inside the huge moated walls of the Imperial Palace, the East Gardens are a huge, peaceful green space. Immaculate there are cherry trees, azaleas and many other features to enjoy.
Address- Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Open- 9.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday to Thursday, and Saturday, Sunday (last admission 3.00pm)
Closed- Monday, Friday and December 25- 5 January
Entrance fee- None
Facilities- None
Directions- JR to Tokyo Station; Subway to Otemachi or Takebashi
Owner- Government of Japan
Tel +81 (3) 3213-1111 Ext.485 |
The Imperial Pace lies, tempting, beyond the moat... |
Shinjuku Gyoen (National Gardens)
Incredibly popular at cherry blossom time (April) when more than 2000 trees flower, Shinjuku also has French and English style gardens, and a Chinese pavillion. Come in autumn for the chrysanthemums.
Address: 11 Naitocho, Shinjuku-ku
Open- Daily 9.00am to 4.30pm in April; 9.00am to 4.30pm Tuesday to Sunday May to end March
Closed- Mondays except in April)
Entrance fee- $8.00 adult (house & garden)
Owner-
Facilities- Snacks
Directions- JR to Shinjuku station, take the south exit and turn right walking east for about 10 minutes.
Subway - Marunouchi line to Shinjukugyoen-mae, the station is opposite the main entrance to the garden.
Tel +81 (3) 3350-0151 | |
