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Great weeping cherry tree
Rikugien is another one of those 'must visit while living in Tokyo' places. It is well worth the 300 yen entrance fee. It is a Japanese garden for all seasons, but it is particularly resplendent in Autumn and in spring. There is a great weeping cherry tree in the garden, which blooms just before the main variety of sakura. Even when its not in bloom, its pretty impressive. The light up events in the garden are spectacular.
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on Sep 29
One of Tokyo's premier gardens
If I had to pick just one autumn foliage destination in Tokyo, it would probably be Rikugien. It's truly world-class, and when the leaves begin to change they illuminate the trees so you can enjoy them from a different perspective. I think there's something magical about enjoying the leaves after dark -- it's a very ethereal, magic experience. If you can't visit in the autumn, they also do a spring sakura illumination event.
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on Sep 26
A Garden for All Seasons
Last year, I went to one of the most beautiful gardens in Tokyo. I was told that it is beautiful for all seasons. As autumn is already here and the leaves are starting to change, I remembered this beautiful garden and decided to share my review with everyone. This garden's name is Rikugien. It's pretty cool that you can find such a peaceful place amidst the concrete jungle that is Tokyo. Usually, I go out of Tokyo for flower and herb festivals. But little did I know that I didn't have to go too far. I went to Rikugien garden three separate times last autumn season. The first time it was raining (but still beautiful), the second time it was during the day (plus it was sunny), and the third time was night time (so I could see the leaves illuminated and reflected on the water). I mostly did photo walks here of course. It's a great place for people who like taking photos of nature, especially since there are some beautiful birds fluttering about, too! The park is pretty big, and you can spend maybe half a day there just exploring. There is a teahouse there, too, if you would just like to sit and observe your surroundings. The park looked different every time I visited. It was particularly packed when the illuminations are long but, knowing the Japanese, it's very systematic and organized as people line up properly to be able to go through the park. If you live in Tokyo, Rikugien can be easily accessed via train and is a 5 to 10 minute walk from Komagome Station (JR line/ Namboku line). It is open from 9 AM to 5 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). Once illuminations are up for autumn season, however, the park is open until 9 PM. Surely, lines will be long so it will be best to come early. Entrance fee is 300 yen.
BigfamJapan
on Nov 23