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The Tokyo Traveler

August 25th, 2008

Hibiya Park

Sitting on land that was once home to the mansions of feudal lords (daimyo) in the Edo Era and used as a military training ground in the following era you will find Hibiya Park. The garden was first opened in June, 1903 and was the first western style urban garden in Tokyo.

Ponder the central grass […]

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May 28th, 2008

Imperial Palace East Garden

The Imperial Palace East Garden, or Higashi-gyoen, is rightly considered one of Tokyo’s finest gardens.
The Imperial Palace East Garden is located on the former site of Edo Castle. None of the original buildings remain but the moats, walls, entrance gates and several guardhouses that protected the former castle still stand within the […]

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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 […]

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