Rikugien Garden, located in Tokyo, Japan, is considered one of the area's most beautiful gardens. It was built between 1695-1702 by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, and in 1938 was donated to the Tokyo city government.
The word, "Rikugien" means "six poems garden." It's called this because it reproduces in miniature, 88 scenes from famous poems. The garden is lovely to walk through. You'll see the central pond, islands, wooded areas, and teahouses.
The garden is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM. Admission is 300 yen. Note: There are no parking lots here, so you'll have to walk from the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. It's about a 7 -10 minute walk from there.
I like Japanese gardens, so tranquil! I think the picture of the wooden steps/pathway is so gorgeous. I am enjoying these posts a lot, thank you!
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I like those wooden steps, too!
DeleteWell, thus far its been a wonder tour to different places around the world! I've really enjoyed it!
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Glad you're enjoying it. I hope you have a good weekend, too!
Deleteokay i think this is my favorite--if only because of the poem part--what a lovely romantic thing to construct a garden around
ReplyDeleteI thought that was romantic, too. It would be a fun challenge to create gardens from poetry. Maybe I'll try it someday.
DeleteWhat gorgeous photos, Sherry...have you visited all of these locations? Just stopping by from the Challenge...
ReplyDeleteI have visited many, but not all, of these gardens. I used to do a lot of traveling before I had kids.
DeleteVery beautiful - all of them that you've posted! What a peaceful & serene blog - all of it!
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Thanks for visiting. I think gardens are a nice respite from the busy and sometimes chaotic lives we have.
DeleteThis is an incredibly beautiful blog, glad that I've discovered it! I love the steps here, looks like such a mystical trail. That particular photo reeks of poetry on its own.
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Thanks for stopping by! I like those wooden steps, too.
DeleteThe gardens look so peaceful. Is the first picture a photo or a painting? Just wondering. : )
ReplyDeleteIt's a photo. The colors are so vibrant, though, that it looks like a painting!
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