Gardens in Minato

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Gardens in Minato

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  • Kristen C
    San Diego, CA176 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Off the crowded streets are getting to you, check out this lovely Japanese garden very close to Tokyo Tower for beauty and tranquility.
    Sister park admission is included in the price which was very inexpensive for US dollar exchange.
    Written 14 January 2024
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  • K_Chan40
    Petaluma, CA430 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have visited several times as this garden is such a wonderful break from the busy concrete jungle that surrounds it. The winding pathways and still water will refresh and energize you at the same time. Although you can see tall sky scrappers and a shinkansen line passes right next to the garden it's not distracting at all from the traditional beauty.
    Written 19 November 2023
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  • Leanna stell
    Zurich, Switzerland31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    they have a lot of kinds of sweets they are really perfect this place will make happy of course d'ont mis it if you come
    Written 21 June 2019
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  • hfot2 🌸🍁🌸
    Vermont7,449 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you are looking for a peaceful walk in the woods, away from tourists, this is it.

    The Institute for Nature Study serves to protect the forests and marshes of Tokyo and has an educational and research function. We have visited several times and find it a wonderful natural refuge right in the city. In the autumn the trees turn lovely colors. In the spring, you can view sakura.

    The grounds have gravel paths through the woods. Depending on how much time you wish to spend here you can walk all the paths or circumvent some and take a shorter route. Most of the paths are level, but there are a few slopes. The footing can be uneven, so you do need to take care in places. The forest path to the marsh is a pleasant walk. The marsh is home to several bird species; we have seen white herons fishing in the marsh and several species of ducks paddling about and, of course, turtles.

    Two huge, ancient pine trees from the Edo period are worth searching out. Signs highlight significant specimens with interesting information about many of the plants; they also describe the ruined earthen walls of the ancient villa. We used our phone’s translation app to read the signs which were not in English. Some signs had drawings or photos that were self-explanatory. Information about the plants and sights can be found on the Institute’s website.

    Visitor tips:
    Seniors may enter for free - show your passport
    Entry fee ¥320
    Access is limited to a maximum number at any given time. You may have to wait until someone leaves before you can enter, but we have never seen more than three or four other people there when we visited.
    From the Institute you can also easily visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum and Happo-En on the same busy day, or save one or two of the others for another day.
    Written 29 November 2020
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  • Platinum2VA
    Fredericksburg, VA127 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    While in Japan last week, I was a luncheon guest of two Japanese friends at Meiji Kinenkan. It is a beautiful place with a stunning traditional garden. While viewing the garden, we were fortunate to see a traditional wedding group in kimonos. Lunch there was excellent -- a wide selection ranging from tempura to sushi and soba. Going there was a unique and pleasant experience.
    Written 2 October 2019
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  • IvanaSydney2010
    Sydney, Australia296 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A small landscaped garden which is juxtaposed with the massive towers behind it - a delightful break from the modern to absorb the lovely trees during cherry blossoms season.
    Written 29 March 2019
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