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![The strolling type mound and fountain garden, opened after 7 years of careful design.]()
Sugamo
Parks & Gardens
Rikugien Gardens
4.58 9Along with Koishikawa Korakuen, this is one of Tokyo's two Main Japanese Gardens
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Tokyo’s Rikugi-en – Illumination of Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Daimyo Teien
Rikugi-en is one of Japan’s Nationally Designated Places of Scenic Beauty. This traditional Japanese garden was built by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, favored retainer of shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. The spring event “Illumination of Weeping Cherry Blossoms and Daimyo Teien” will once again be held this year.
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Must-visit Cherry Blossoms viewing spot, Rikugienn Gardens (Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo).
We have provided several reports for cherry blossoms in 2015 and promised will offer special series based on popular locations for cherry blossoms across Japan. This time we would like to introduce you is Rikugienn Gardens where is located in Bunkyō-ku of Tokyo.
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Tama
Amusement Parks & Theme parks
Yomiuriland
4.57 37The representative amusement park of Tokyo that is roughly 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station and can be enjoyed by children and adults throughout the year.
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You can enjoy both day and night! What are the highlights of Yomiuriland, one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo?
Yomiuriland, a historic amusement park representing Tokyo, is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot with cherry trees in full bloom. During the cherry blossom season, the park is filled with approximately 1,000 cherry trees, including Somei-Yoshino, yamazakura (wild cherry), and shidare-zakura (weeping cherry). From March 27 to April 6, 2025, the park will host the "Night Cherry Blossom Jewellumination," an event where visitors can see gorgeous nighttime cherry blossoms.
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【2024-2025】Your Guide to Enjoying the Yomiuriland Jewellumination
From winter to spring, Yomiuriland hosts its annual Jewellumination, an event that transforms the entire amusement park into a glittering dreamlike space. As the largest illumination event in the Kanto region, Jewellumination offers a unique experience where you can enjoy stunning illuminations while riding attractions.
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Ashikaga
Parks & Gardens
Ashikaga Flower Park
4.53 15A paradise of flowers and lights. And in this place, its greatest gift: a stunning tunnel of great wisterias.
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Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!
The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!
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A large natural curtain with wisteria in purple and white. “Ashikaga Flower Park” for day trip. (Ashikaga City of Tochigi Prefecture)
After enter the park, you will see a huge curtain-like made of Japanese wisteria in colour purple and white in front of you...
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![The large torii gate at Okunitama-jinja Shrine.
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Fuchu
Shrines & Temples
Okunitama-jinja Shrine
4.50 16A shrine that boats over 1900 years of history and the guardian dieties of the Musashi Province.
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Experience Japan’s History and Culture Through the Four Seasons in Fuchu! 5 Must-See Festivals at Okunitama-jinja Shrine
Okunitama-jinja Shrine in Fuchu, one of Tokyo’s five major shrines, hosts nearly 400 festivals a year when you include the daily Onikkusai ritual (a ceremony offering food to the gods). Some of these festivals have lasted for over 1,000 years, and most have histories stretching back at least several centuries. The shrine is a must-visit for anyone wishing to experience different aspects of Japan’s history and culture as they change with the seasons. This article introduces five carefully selected festivals out of the approximately 400 held at Okunitama-jinja Shrine.
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Only 25 minutes from Shinjuku! Original Sushi-Making & Sake Tasting Tour in Fuchu City
In the 7th century, Fuchu City was the capital of the Musashi Province (covering almost all of modern-day Tokyo, Saitama and part of Kanagawa Prefectures). During the Edo period, the city thrived as a post town. Nowadays, we offer a comprehensive tour where participants can explore Japanese history, culture, and delicious food.
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