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  • Cherry blossoms and crane at Tsurugaoka Shrine, Kamakura.  A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
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  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Pond Sakura- A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    tsurugaoka-pond-3.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Bansuisou - Bansuisou was built by Sadakoto Hisamatsu as his personal villa in 1922. Hisamatsu had been stationed in France as an Army attache and he chose a French style building for his villa. As the most famous social occasion at that time, Bansuisou was frequently visited by celebrities as well as members of the imperial family when visiting Ehime Prefecture. The building itself is artistic and is occasionally used as an exhibition gallery for paintings, hanging scrolls, and traditional art work. On the same site is Gudabutsuan, which is occasionally used for gatherings of haiku poets. Bansuisou survived the destruction of World War II and was designated as a cultural asset of Ehime Prefecture in 1985. It was also designated as an important national cultural property in 2011.
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  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Bansuisou - Bansuisou was built by Sadakoto Hisamatsu as his personal villa in 1922. Hisamatsu had been stationed in France as an Army attache and he chose a French style building for his villa. As the most famous social occasion at that time, Bansuisou was frequently visited by celebrities as well as members of the imperial family when visiting Ehime Prefecture. The building itself is artistic and is occasionally used as an exhibition gallery for paintings, hanging scrolls, and traditional art work. On the same site is Gudabutsuan, which is occasionally used for gatherings of haiku poets. Bansuisou survived the destruction of World War II and was designated as a cultural asset of Ehime Prefecture in 1985. It was also designated as an important national cultural property in 2011.
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  • Crane and cherry blossoms at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine pond.  The pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the one of the most famous spots in Kamakura for sakura views after Wakamiyaoji Path, which leads to the shrine itself.
    sakura-crane.jpg
  • Salura Cherry Blossoms at Imperial Palace East Gardens -made up of the Honmaru and Ninomaru areas of Edo Castle.  None of the Edo Castle buildings remain today, though the moats, walls, gates and guardhouses still exist.  Honmaru is the most spacious area of the garden and visitors can view cherry trees, roses, bamboo and a tea garden.  Ninomaru Garden is planted with 260 trees donated by each prefecture of Japan surrounding a pond.  In 1963 the garden was declared by the Japanese government a "Special Historic Relic" under Cultural Properties Protection.
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  • Salura Cherry Blossoms at Imperial Palace East Gardens -made up of the Honmaru and Ninomaru areas of Edo Castle.  None of the Edo Castle buildings remain today, though the moats, walls, gates and guardhouses still exist.  Honmaru is the most spacious area of the garden and visitors can view cherry trees, roses, bamboo and a tea garden.  Ninomaru Garden is planted with 260 trees donated by each prefecture of Japan surrounding a pond.  In 1963 the garden was declared by the Japanese government a "Special Historic Relic" under Cultural Properties Protection.
    imperial-east-garden-3.jpg
  • Sakura or decorative cherry blossoms bloom each springtime in Japan, usually in early April. Not only are they beautiful, but they have significance to the Japanese as their bloom only lasts a few days and symbolize the temporariness of beauty or happiness.
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  • Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, in this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms.  The tableau consists usually of a picnic under the cherry trees with friends or family, though the evening version tends to be more company employee outings complete with beer, karaoke and revelry.
    sakura-hanami.jpg
  • Sakura at Mitsuike Garden - For most visitors to Tsurumi, the greatest draw to Misuiike Park is the fact that it is listed as top 100 sakura cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan with 78 varieties of sakura, and altogether1600 trees.
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  • Yanaka Rickshaw with Sakura or cherry blossoms overhead - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    japanese-rickshaw-1.jpg
  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the one of the most famous spots in Kamakura for sakura views after Wakamiyaoji Path, which leads to the shrine itself.  A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    torii-sakura-2.jpg
  • Dankazura Wakamiyaoji Street Sakura - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    wakamiyaoji-4.jpg
  • Dankazura Wakamiyaoji Street Sakura - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    wakamiyaoji-3.jpg
  • The Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Sakura - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    sakura-japanese-tea-garden-1.jpg
  • The pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the one of the most famous spots in Kamakura for sakura views after Wakamiyaoji Path, which leads to the shrine itself.  A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    tsurugaoka-pond-2.jpg
  • The pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the one of the most famous spots in Kamakura for sakura views after Wakamiyaoji Path, which leads to the shrine itself. A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    tsurugaoka-pond-1.jpg
  • Shinobazu Pond Sakura, Ueno - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    shinobazu-pond.jpg
  • Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, in this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms. This elderly Japanese couple is still out there enjoying the cherry blossoms after, presumably, many years.
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  • Dankazura Wakamiyaoji Street Sakura - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    wakamiyaoji-1.jpg
  • Dankazura Wakamiyaoji Street Sakura - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    wakamiyaoji-2.jpg
  • A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    sakura-koishikawa-korakuen-09.jpg
  • The pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the one of the most famous spots in Kamakura for sakura views after Wakamiyaoji Path, which leads to the shrine itself.  A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    tsurugaoka-pond-4.jpg
  • Bird and Early Sakura - A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus, particularly the Japanese Cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is called sakura in Japanese.  Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms with well over 200 types can be found there.[ The most popular variety of cherry blossom in Japan is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly white, tinged with the palest pink, and bloom and fall within a week, before the leaves come out.
    bird-sakura.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-zen-garden-1.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-3.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-1.jpg
  • Salura Cherry Blossoms at Imperial Palace East Gardens -made up of the Honmaru and Ninomaru areas of Edo Castle.  None of the Edo Castle buildings remain today, though the moats, walls, gates and guardhouses still exist.  Honmaru is the most spacious area of the garden and visitors can view cherry trees, roses, bamboo and a tea garden.  Ninomaru Garden is planted with 260 trees donated by each prefecture of Japan surrounding a pond.  In 1963 the garden was declared by the Japanese government a "Special Historic Relic" under Cultural Properties Protection.
    imperial-east-garden-9.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-7.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-6.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-5.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-4.jpg
  • Komyoji Garden Sakura - Komyoji is a popular temple with locals in the Kamakura area for its abundant cherry blossoms in spring, frequent weekend flea markets, and free parking near the beach. Komyoji Garden has a rare example of a dry garden, sometimes called a Zen garden, as this temple is not of the Zen sect of Buddhism.  In addition to the temple's zen dry karesansui garden, on the north side of the temple is the pond garden, which comes to life in spring with sakura cherry trees.
    komyoji-pond-garden-2.jpg
  • Salura Cherry Blossoms at Imperial Palace East Gardens -made up of the Honmaru and Ninomaru areas of Edo Castle.  None of the Edo Castle buildings remain today, though the moats, walls, gates and guardhouses still exist.  Honmaru is the most spacious area of the garden and visitors can view cherry trees, roses, bamboo and a tea garden.  Ninomaru Garden is planted with 260 trees donated by each prefecture of Japan surrounding a pond.  In 1963 the garden was declared by the Japanese government a "Special Historic Relic" under Cultural Properties Protection.
    imperial-east-garden-14.jpg
  • Fuji and Sakura or Cherry Blossoms at Lake Kawaguchi - Cycling, hiking, camping, fishing and just sightseeing are the main entertainments around Mt Fuji along the shores of the lakes that surround the sacred mountain. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters in altitude, an active volcano that last erupted in 1707. Fuji straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. Mount Fuji's symmetrical cone is a well known symbol of Japan and is frequently visible in art and photographs.  Although Mount Fuji has not erupted in over 300 years its still not considered to be extinct.
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  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
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  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    ioji-5.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    ioji-3.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    ioji-4.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    iou-ji-06.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-24.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-23.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-18.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-11.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-10.jpg
  • Sakura at Rikugien - Rikugien is one of Tokyo's finest gardens.  It is a well-landscaped strolling garden well known for its cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn.
    rikugien-7.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    iou-ji-01.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    ioji-2.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    iou-ji-05.jpg
  • Ioji Garden - "Iojiokyu" is an old temple that is said to have been opened by Gyoki Bosatsu under the command of Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The dry garden is thought to have been created by Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period as he was active in this area at that time, and even left his travel diary at Ioji Temple. The appearance of Satsuki and Azalea planting cut into pieces is quite unique The moss in front of the approach, the guest hall, and the back of the main buildings are also very beautiful - the approach along with the garden is a cultural property of Iwata City.   Ioji îs meticulously maintained and even has sakura cherry blossoms in April a favorite local feature.
    iou-ji-04.jpg
  • Sakura Cherry Blossoms at Arisugawa-no-miya Park, usually known just as Arisugawa Park contains a lush Japanese strolling garden that follows the hilly contours of the terrain.  The elegantly designed landscape offers  paths with a variety of types of bridges spanning streams that flow into the pond.   Arisugawa-no-miya was originally the domain of feudal lord, then was acquired by the noble Arisugawa-no-miya family. The family donated the land to the city of Tokyo.  Like nearly all Japanese gardens in Tokyo, it is incorporated into a city park.  Within the grounds, occupying a different tier above the pond garden are sports facilities and Tokyo Metropolitan Library Tokyo Torts Toshokan.
    arisugawa-park-9.jpg
  • Kimono at Sankeien a garden, once the private domain of Hara Sankei.  Sankeien is one of Japan's most exquisite gardens although it is made up of various Japanese garden components from various sources in Japan. The cherry blossoms in spring make Sankeien a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord's residence, numerous tea houses are scattered throughout the expanse.
    sankeien-17.jpg
  • Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, in this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms.  The tableau consists usually of a picnic under the cherry trees with friends or family, though the evening version tends to be more company employee outings complete with beer, karaoke and revelry.
    sakura-hanami-2.jpg
  • Sankeien Garden Red Bridge and Sakura -  The cherry blossoms in spring make Sankeien Garden a favorite spot in Yokohama for residents and visitors alike.  Besides the landmark three-storied pagoda, koi ponds, streams and an elegant feudal lord's residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
    sankeien-18.jpg
  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Yakushiike Garden is named after its central pond, Yakushi-ike.  The Pond garden is surrounded by plum and cherry trees, so it is a famous spot in Tokyo for hanami or cherry blossom viewing.  Its unique two tried arched bridge is the centerpiece of the garden. Within the park grounds, there are thatched roof rural houses, former residences of the Nagai and Hagino families that have been preserved.  The park has been designated as a National Designated Cultural Property and a National Place of Scenic Beauty. And one of Japan’s top 100 Historical Parks.
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  • Daifukuji Treasure House Garden - Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Sakura or cherry blossom arrangement in front of a kura or safe-house which were used for storage but nowadays often renovated into boutiques and cafes.
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  • Rikugien Garden in Tokyo is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing or "hanami" during early April each year.  These ladies in kimono are checking out this ancient sakura tree.  the name of this garden means the six traditional elements essential to great poetry, a wonderful, romantic sentiment in itself for a garden stroll, but especially apt because the idea has been taken through to the design and layout of this garden which carefully depicts 88 scenes from a classic poem.
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  • Daifukuji Treasure House Garden - Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Goryokaku is a star fort in the city of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. It was the main fortress of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.  Shaped like a five-pointed star, it allowed for greater numbers of gun emplacements on its walls.  Today, Goryokaku is a park. It has been declared a Special Historical Site. The grounds are a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Daifukuji is an ancient temple built in the Heian period, and is named as one of the Five Mountains of Hubei around Lake Hamana.The Ikezumi strolling garden, which was created during the Muromachi period is said to have been modified by Sohen Yamada , the founder of the Sohen Yamada school. The pond strolling garden, which also serves as an appreciation ceremony, was once called "Jodoen", and there are many water lilies in the pond named Fukusuke Pond.  During the cherry blossom season in late March or early April it is also a well known spot for viewing sakura.
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  • Goryukaku is a star fort in the city of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan. It was the main fortress of the short-lived Republic of Ezo.  Shaped like a five-pointed star, it allowed for greater numbers of gun emplacements on its walls.  Today, Goryukaku is a park. It has been declared a Special Historical Site. The grounds are a favorite spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring.
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  • There are over one hundred types of cherry tree varieties. A few species are wild varieties native to Japan's forests, such as the Yamazakura. However, the majority of them have been cultivated by humans over the centuries.  The most popular cherry tree variety today is Somei Yoshino.
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  • Sumida Park Japanese Pond Garden - Sumida Park is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan with more than a thousand 1000 cherry trees planted on both sides of the park, which straddles the Sumida River. Formerly the garden was the private domain of the 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Later it was opened to the public and is now maintained by Tokyo city government.
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  • Sumida Park Japanese Pond Garden - Sumida Park is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan with more than a thousand 1000 cherry trees planted on both sides of the park, which straddles the Sumida River. Formerly the garden was the private domain of the 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Later it was opened to the public and is now maintained by Tokyo city government.
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  • Sumida Park Japanese Pond Garden - Sumida Park is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan with more than a thousand 1000 cherry trees planted on both sides of the park, which straddles the Sumida River. Formerly the garden was the private domain of the 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Later it was opened to the public and is now maintained by Tokyo city government.
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  • Kimono Ladies at Rikugien Garden - a Tokyo metropolitan park in Bunkyo-ku. The name Rikugi comes from the idea of the six elements in waka poetry (en means garden or park. The park consists of a pond surrounded by a traditional Japanese garden.  Though a famous landmark for autumn leaf viewing there are a few cherry trees as well for springtime sakura.
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  • Sumida Park Japanese Pond Garden - Sumida Park is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan with more than a thousand 1000 cherry trees planted on both sides of the park, which straddles the Sumida River. Formerly the garden was the private domain of the 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Later it was opened to the public and is now maintained by Tokyo city government.
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  • Sumida Park Japanese Pond Garden - Sumida Park is one of the best 100 Sakura Spots in Japan with more than a thousand 1000 cherry trees planted on both sides of the park, which straddles the Sumida River. Formerly the garden was the private domain of the 8th Shogun of Tokugawa, Later it was opened to the public and is now maintained by Tokyo city government.
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  • Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is one of Tokyo's oldest and most beautiful Japanese landscape gardens. It was built by close relatives of the Tokugawa Shogun in the early Edo Period..Like most traditional Japanese gardens, Koishikawa Korakuen attempts to reproduce famous landscapes from China and Japan in miniature, using a pond, stones, plants and a man made hill.
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  • Shiosai Teien is a traditional Chisen Kaiyu Shiki Japanese strolling pond garden with teahouses overlooking the pond.  Within the grounds, altogether called Shiosai Park or Shiosai Koen there is a museum displaying Emperor Showa's collection of marine life specimens from Sagami Bay.
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  • Shiosai Teien is a traditional Chisen Kaiyu Shiki Japanese strolling pond garden with teahouses overlooking the pond.  Within the grounds, altogether called Shiosai Park or Shiosai Koen there is a museum displaying Emperor Showa's collection of marine life specimens from Sagami Bay.
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  • Shiosai Teien is a traditional Chisen Kaiyu Shiki Japanese strolling pond garden with teahouses overlooking the pond.  Within the grounds, altogether called Shiosai Park or Shiosai Koen there is a museum displaying Emperor Showa's collection of marine life specimens from Sagami Bay.
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