Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Nature Study Institute
and Park
A carefully preserved section
of the Musashino Plain, this
park is home to a variety of
birds, insects, and turtles, in
addition to 8,000-plus trees.
A small museum at the ent-
rance traces Tokyo's declining
greenery.
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Map C2 • 5-21-5
Shirokanedai, Minato-ku • 3441-7176
• Open May-Aug: 9am-5pm Tue-Sun;
Sep-Apr: 9am-4:30pm • Adm
Teahouse with azaleas in bloom, Hama Rikyu Garden
of earthquakes, fires, and air
raids. The most unique feature
of this large garden is a tidal
pond that brings in salt-water
fish
(see p75)
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Yoyogi Park
&
Rikugi-en Garden
Completed in 1702, this
garden was named after the six
principles used in the composi-
tion of Oriental poetry. While the
garden's hidden symbolism is not
easy to decipher, its curvaceous
landscapes, simple Zen-style
teahouses, and profusion of
trees can be appreciated by all.
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Map D1 • 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-
ku • 3941-2222 • Open 9am-5pm • Adm
A wide open area of grassy
lawns and recreational facilities
popular with families, bicyclists,
joggers, and skateboarders,
Yoyogi Park makes a great spot
for an impromptu picnic. A
small botanical garden and bird
sanctuary add interest and live
music concerts are held here
every Sunday
(see p44)
. The
park forms one of the largest
forested areas of Tokyo.
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Map A5
• 1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku
• 3469-6081 • Open all day
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Shinjuku Gyoen Garden
Excelling at variety, Shinjuku
Gyoen Garden was completed
in 1772. The current garden, a
multicultural masterpiece, is
divided into French, English, and
Japanese sections. An
old, domed botanical
greenhouse houses
tropical plants. The
garden is also a pop-
ular spot for cherry
blossom viewing in
the spring
(see p104)
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The Nature Study Institute and Park admits only 300 people at
any one time.