A peaceful oasis in the midst of downtown Tokyo, Ninomaru Garden offers a quiet break from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Created in 1968, the garden has a historic significance as well. Walk the narrow, winding paths searching for the remains of castle walls, moats, and gates, while enjoying the sights and scents of seasonal flowers--azaleas in spring, irises in summer, and camellias in winter. The pond with slowly-swimming long-finned koi fish attracts photography enthusiasts, especially during Sakura (cherry blossom) season. If you get thirsty, stop by the tea house. Plan to visit Ninomaru Garden and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Tokyo attractions using our Tokyo planning website.
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I’m writing this as the gardens of the Ninomaru palace. The gardens surround the Niko castle, with lots of paths, water features with rocks and the famous Japanese type gardens
I’m writing this as the gardens of the Ninomaru palace. The gardens surround the Niko castle, with lots of paths, water features with rocks and the famous Japanese type gardens more »
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Ninomaru Garden is definitely the best place of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. A couple of lovely ponds with big fishes, very green (this contrast with the other, very dry, part of.... more
Ninomaru Garden is definitely the best place of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. A couple of lovely ponds with big fishes, very green (this contrast with the other, very dry, part of.... more »
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Absolutely stunning gardens on the east side of the Imperial Palace gardens. Perfectly maintained, flora delicately groomed with love and attention. The koi pond with a quaint but sturdy bridge running across it being a highlight. Small bamboo forest. Groves with streams. All bringing peace in the middle of the city.
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Not the most beautiful garden I've seen but it's free and in a concenient location. We did see many beautiful flowers so we loved that!
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