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There are a couple of nice Japanese gardens in the Komagome area, and Rikugien is one of them.
It was initially created around the year 1700 by a confidante of the Shogun, and was eventually donated to the city of Tokyo in 1953.
Visiting in winter obviously we didn't see the colours that we might see at other times of the year, but it was still a very enjoyable and relaxing garden to visit.
Entry only 300 yen. Recommended. Komagome itself is less than 10 minutes from both Ueno and Ikebukuro on the Yamanote line.
Written Feb 4, 2012
Address: 6 Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo-ku
Phone: 03-3941-2222
Website: http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/
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For an unusual trip in Tokyo, take the train to Sugamo Station and go to Jizo dori. This street is known as Harajuku for old ladies. While Harajuku is a trendy young people's shopping area with all the latest in fashion, Jizo dori sells everything the elderly could ever want, including shop after shop of rather large bright red thermal underwear. Red is thought to have heat inducing properties.
There is also an interesting temple in this area - Kogan-ji Temple. the temple has a statue outside it. Legend states that if your afflicted with pain on part of your body and wash the corresponding part of the statues body the pain will disappear. You'll see a long line of people next to the statue waiting to do just this.
Keep wandering down Jizo dori and you will eventually come to one of the station's on the Toden Arkawa Line - Tokyo's last remaining tramway. we took a ride to the last stop just for the fun of travelling to it.
Back on the underground Sugamo is one train stop away from Komagome which has a beautiful garden called Rikugien Park. The park has a beautiful central lake. Apparently there are famous scenes from Japanese poems set out in miiature around the gardens. Beautiful.
Written May 15, 2010
Address: 6 Hon-Komagome, Bunkyo-ku
Phone: 03-3941-2222
Website: http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/
A beautiful Edo era garden in the north of Japan. Great for strolling or romantic walks. Staff is friendly and speaks English. 300 yen
Written Oct 27, 2008
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Write a ReviewA beautiful Edo era garden in the north of Japan. Great for strolling or romantic walks. Staff is friendly and speaks English. 300 yen
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