Description This is a circular garden that utilizes the roof of the Ohashi Junction on the Metropolitan Expressway. (closed during bad weather) More than 1,000 trees including cherry blossoms and pine trees have been planted, and on clear days you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. In addition to being a good night […]
Parks / Gardens
[139]Kiyosumi Garden (Kiyosumi Tei-en)
Description It is a Japanese garden called a meandering forest garden with Tsukiyama (artificial mountains) and spring water placed around a pond. There is a large pond with a central island in the center, and stones called Isowatari are placed so that you can cross the pond on foot. You can see the entire area […]
[133]Kiba Park (Kiba Koen)
Description It was originally a lumberyard, but it has been reborn as a park full of nature that also serves as a disaster prevention site. In addition to the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and a barbecue plaza, the Kiba Park Ohashi Bridge, which connects the enclaves, can be seen from a distance. You can […]
[122]Bay Breeze Garden
Description This is a plaza located on the premises of Baycrest Tower, a high-rise condominium tower, and anyone can enter. Facing the sea, it is famous as a night view spot due to its good location. Many benches are also installed. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommended: 2 /4 points It’s not too crowded, so […]
[120]Teien Art Museum (Tokyo-to Teien Bijutsu-kan)
Description It is also called the former Asakanomiya residence because it was built by King Asakanomiya Hatohiko, uncle of Emperor Showa’s empress, and lived there until he renounced the imperial status. The interior uses the Art Deco style (symbolic expressions using geometric shapes as motifs) that was popular at the time, and is said to […]
[065]Yamamoto-tei Garden
Description Katsushika Ward has acquired the residence and garden of Einosuke Yamamoto, a local businessman, and has opened it to the public. The residence is a combination of traditional Japanese architecture and Western architecture unique to the early Showa era. The garden is a traditional Shoin garden with a pond, Tsukiyama (artificial mountain), waterfall, etc. […]
[062]Horikiri Iris Garden (Horikiri Shobu-en)
Description A garden where you can see irises, plums and wisteria. 6,000 irises of 200 varieties are grown, and the best time to see them is June. In the Edo period, it was counted as one of the 100 views of Edo, and it also appears in Ukiyo-e. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 […]
[057]Takeshita Street (Takeshita-dori)
Description It refers to the street that runs from the Takeshita exit of Harajuku Station to Meiji Dori, and is lined with many fashion-related shops. It is said that not only the store but also the young people who shop there have a great sense of fashion. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommendation score: /10 […]
[056]Kagurazaka Shopping Street (Kagurazaka Shoten-gai, Kagurazaka-dori Shoten-kai)
Description This is an area that collectively refers to the shopping street from Kagurazaka Station to Sotobori Street and the surrounding shops. There is a wide range of restaurants, from high-end sushi restaurants to inexpensive chain restaurants. There are many shops selling Japanese miscellaneous goods and Japanese sweets, which are remnants of the entertainment district. […]
[050]Yoyogi Pony Park (Yoyogi Pony Koen)
Description A small park attached to Meiji Shrine. You can interact with ponies, and children can even ride them. There is a slightly unique smell inside the park. Reviews by situation “Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 /4 points It is mainly targeted at families with children, but it is easy to visit on weekdays as it […]