#Japan’s #BestGardens:
#Tokyo, #Kyoto & Beyond
At their best, Japanese gardens are places of contemplation, and an escape from the frenzy of modern life, but for the short-term visitor to Japan, deciding which gardens to visit can feel a little hectic.
At worst, one ends up attempting to “do” as many as possible within a few days – which usually results in everything blurring into a single garden in your head. Trust me: It’s not a fun way to remember your holiday. The antidote to being “gardened out” is to choose your gardens carefully. Spend plenty of time in a few of them quietly observing, letting their qualities sink in.
Where, then, should you go? To help you decide, we’ve compiled a short list of excellent gardens in Tokyo, Kyoto, and other parts of Japan. Some are quite #famous, others are relatively hidden gems.
Here’s a short list featuring many of the best gardens in Japan:
Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto
Katsura Rikyu, Kyoto
Saiho-ji, Kyoto
Tenryu-ji, Kyoto
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
Nezu Museum, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo
Kiyosumi Teien, Tokyo
Koishikawa Korakuen, Tokyo
Hama Rikyu, Tokyo
Korakuen, Okayama
Kenrokuen, Kanazawa
Adachi Museum of Art, Matsue
Isuien, Nara
Mifuneyama Rakuen, Saga
Ashikaga Wisteria Park, Tochigi