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The Tokyo Traveler

Archive for the ‘Great Places to Unwind’ Category

June 11th, 2008

Iris Gardens in Tokyo - A Must See in June

Mid June marks the peak blooming season for irises, or shobu, in Tokyo.  This is one of my favorite flowers and I always take some time to fit in a visit to an iris garden this time of year.  Here are just of few of the Gardens in Tokyo where you can see these beautiful […]

By Shane -- 2 comments

April 11th, 2008

Japanese Garden - Mihama-en

When you want to escape the city you can always head for Chiba and the Mihama-en garden. This beautiful park is an oasis in the midst of various hotels about a 10 minute walk from the Kaihin-Makuhari train station on the Keiyo Line.

The name of the park means “to view from the beach” and […]

By Shane -- 2 comments