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Iris Gardens in Tokyo - A Must See in June

by Shane on June 11th, 2008

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 blooms:

• Meiji Jingu Shrine - The garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( 6 p.m. on Sat. & Sun.). Admission:¥500.  Closest Station: Harajuku (Yamanote Line) or Tokyo Metro Meiji-Jingumae Sta.
• Horikiri Shobuen Garden -  The garden is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Admission is free.  Closest Station:  10 minute walk from Horikiri-Shobuen Station
• Mizumoto Koen Park - The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk.  Admission is free.  Directions: South Exit of Kanamachi Sta. From there, 10-15 min. by bus to Mizumoto Koen Bus Stop, and then a 7 min walk.

The Meiji Jingu garden, pictured above, is my favorite.  Thousands of irises meander along a creek bed that seems to go on forever.  There are many benches and a snack-shop in the garden where you can pause to take in the view.

Photo Credit, Flickr, IMG_6740

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