Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Rikugien (Traditional Japanese Garden)

Rikugien is one of the most beautiful Japanese style gardens in Tokyo, a typical example of a garden from the Edo period, located near Komagome station.
Built between 1695 and 1702 by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu.
Rikugien literally means "six poems garden" and reproduces in miniature 88 scenes from famous poems.
In autumn, beautiful autumn color can be enjoyed.
In spring, a huge cherry blossom tree can be enjoyed.
Admission 300yen


<Guide Memo>
回遊式庭園で、とても落ち着いた雰囲気です。
浜離宮、後楽園、芝離宮のように、高いビルに囲まれていないため
静かな雰囲気を味わえます。