Description Yoyogi Pony Park is a small park opened by Shibuya Ward in 2003. It is attached to Meiji Shrine, so you can interact with cute ponies even though you are in the heart of the city. For children, depending on the timing, you can ride a pony or give them carrots. However, you will […]
Description The formal name of this garden is the Tokyo University Graduate School of Science Affiliated Botanical Garden, and it serves as an educational institution’s affiliated facility. Its roots trace back to the Koishikawa Medicinal Garden, established by the government during the Edo period. During that time, various medicinal plants were cultivated and managed by […]
Description Koishikawa Koraku-en Garden was originally constructed in 1631 as part of the residence of the Mito family, one of the Tokugawa shogun families during the Edo period. This is because gardens were a social gathering place at that time. Approximately 30 years later, Mito Mitsukuni, famous for his role in the historical drama “Mito […]
Description Rikugi-en Garden was built during the Edo period as part of the private residence of a feudal lord. (The exact year is unknown) Afterwards, it was renovated by a wealthy man, and then donated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 1938, where it remains today. It has been designated as a special scenic spot […]
Description Hama Rikyu Gardens was built about 400 years ago during the Edo period and was used as a stage for falconry. Falconry is a leisure activity for the wealthy in which trained peregrine falcons capture prey such as rabbits and ducks. In the Meiji era, when the Emperor moved from Kyoto to Tokyo, the […]
Description The predecessor of Yoyogi Park was the Olympic Village set up for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and it was later developed into a park. Taking advantage of being one of the largest parks in Tokyo, it has a cycling course, a dog run course, a ball game field, an event plaza, and more. Although […]
Description Odaiba Seaside Park is an artificial seaside park built from a lumber yard. The south side is an area where swimming and sports are prohibited due to seagulls, while on the north side you can enjoy activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, and canoeing. The pier that can be seen from the south side becomes […]
Description The roots of Ueno Park are old, with Kannei-ji Temple being built on the same site in 1625. However, Kannei-ji Temple was burnt down during the transition period from the Edo period to the Meiji period (Ueno War), and the site became Ueno Park. The grounds are large, and the Tokyo National Museum, National […]
Description The predecessor of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was an agricultural experimental station built in 1872. It was later developed into a garden in 1906, but at that time it was a royal estate for the imperial family. After the war, it came under the control of the Ministry of the Environment and remains open […]