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  • Toji Market Tea, Japanese green tea, or ocha (o-cha) is the most common drink in Japan.  Not only is it loaded with vitamin C and caffiene, but its healthy antioxidant properties are making this drink a hit all around the world.
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  • Japanese green tea, or ocha (o-cha) is the most common drink in Japan.  Not only is it loaded with vitamin C and caffiene, but its healthy antioxidant properties are making this drink a hit all around the world.
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  • Japanese green tea, or ocha (o-cha) is the most common drink in Japan.  Not only is it loaded with vitamin C and caffiene, but its antioxidant and healthy properties are making this drink a hit all around the world.
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  • Green tea is now ubiquitous in Japan, but when it first arrived from China in the 700s, the drink was unknown except to Zen Buddhist monks.  A few hundred years later during the Kamakura Period green tea leaves imported from China and cultivated in Uji became popular among the nobility.  Eisai, the Zen priest who imported Zen Buddhism to Japan from China, introduced the benefits of the beverage in a book and advised in tea plant cultivation and preparation. Later tea became popular among the masses, and Uji earned a reputation for excellent tea production as one of the first places to engage in tea cultivation in Japan.
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  • 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.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-garden-3.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
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  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-2.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-1.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-garden-1.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden Path - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omokohoan-amber.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-5.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-6.jpg
  • Omikohoan Garden - Omikohoan is a temple built by his son Sokei Kobori to mourn Enshu after the death of Kobori Enshu in the early Edo period . The "Enshu Favorite" garden, which was created in the middle of the Edo period, is a scenic spot designated by Shiga Prefecture. A dry landscape garden with moss spreading all over, and a pond garden. Centered around a pond that is said to have the image of Lake Biwa. See the 9th and 12th photos for a detailed explanation of the garden. It is said to be a famous place for autumn leaves, but this time it was a little early for autumn leaves ... In addition, Koho-an also holds an Enshu-style tea ceremony, and even in the gardens of the same period, you can feel the world view of Wabi-Sabi.
    omikohoan-3.jpg
  • Fireweed Onagraceae is a native plant that’s found in the northern hemisphere that got its name because this plant is the first colonizer in the soil after forest fires have died down. The plant is a member of the Evening Primrose family. Young shoots are collected in the spring by Native American Indians the stems are peeled and eaten raw.  In Russia, the leaves were boiled as a kind of tea.
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  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Wedding Kimono - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Pond - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan's most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world's most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-3.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
    gotenyama-04.jpg
  • Fireweed Onagraceae is a native plant that’s found in the northern hemisphere that got its name because this plant is the first colonizer in the soil after forest fires have died down. The plant is a member of the Evening Primrose family. Young shoots are collected in the spring by Native American Indians the stems are peeled and eaten raw.  In Russia, the leaves were boiled as a kind of tea.
    fireweed-02.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-31.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-32.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-27.jpg
  • Sankeien Wedding Kimono - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-25.jpg
  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-21.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankei-en.rinshunkaku-03.jpg
  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankei-en.rinshunkaku-02.jpg
  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankei-en-wisteria-3.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japanís most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the worldís most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 lordís residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-10.jpg
  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
    sankeien-15.jpg
  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Sankeien Pond, Pines & Ducks - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Rinshunkaku Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Wisteria - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Shunsoro Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Shunsoro Teahouse - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Sankeien Bridge - Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japanís most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the worldís most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 lordís residence, numerous tea houses are scattered through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904. Hara wished to share the beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism. The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Gotenyama is a hilly area in Shinagawa and served as the former site of Tokugawa Ieyasu's retreat palace. Gotenyama Garden is a Japanese garden that contains the remnants of Gotenyama, once a famous place for viewing cherry blossoms in the Edo period.  Apart from locals, this quiet spot is almost unknown by others and thus is rarely visited.  Here the main attraction is the rich nature amidst urban surroundings.. You can enjoy plums and cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangea and pear flowers in early summer, autumn leaves of maples and ginkgo trees in autumn.  On the spacious and quiet site there is an unusual tea room Ujian designed by architect Arata Isozaki.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Once the private domain of the silk baron Hara Sankei, one of Japan’s most exquisite gardens was opened to the public in 1904.  Hara wished to share the  beauty of his bounty by opening up his grounds, surely one of the world’s most beautiful examples of benevolent capitalism.  The cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn 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 through the expanse.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Kiyosumi Garden Tobi Ishi - Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones. While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping Stones at Sorakuen - Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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  • Stepping stones are called tobi-ishi in Japanese, literally skipping stones or flying stones. Walking on a stepping stone pathway the visitor has to make tiny leaps to get from one stone to another. Stepping stone paths force visitor to go in line, one after the other. This is one reason why tea gardens often have stepping stones.  While walking down the path to the tea house, the guests have time to properly arrive in the garden, leave their everyday lives behind and mentally and spiritually prepare for the eminent tea ceremony.
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