Tokyo · Japan

RIKUGIEN GARDENS

Rikugien Gardens

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Rikugien was made for a wander – literally, it’s a Japanese strolling garden. Created to be admired from every angle, these traditional Edo-era gardens (of which Rikugien is the finest) are all about the journey rather than the destination. Here, the impeccable design recreates landscapes from poems in miniature and the view changes with every few steps you take. Like an open-top biodome, its ability to block out the energy of the city makes it a respite for those seeking some natural healing. seeing the weeping cherry blossom tree if you’re visiting during the spring. It’s beautifully lit up in the evening.