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One of Tokyo's major parks noted for cherry blossoms. Park allows hanami picnics, so you see large crowds. Although this park is near Kichijoji Station which is in Musashino, the park is actually within Mitaka
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Inokashira Park in the early in the morning, with a mirror reflection of the cherry blossoms.
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Huge crowd of hanami picnickers on a weekday.
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Map of Inokashira Koen Park
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Bridge to cross the pond.
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Boat dock
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Boat dock
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Inokashira Park once only had rowboats.
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Heavy boat traffic.
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Perfect place for lunch.
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End of the park/pond.
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View from one end of the park.
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Duck
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Heavy boat traffic
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Watch out for low branches.
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There's an urban legend saying that couples who row on a boat on this pond at Inokashira Park will eventually break up.
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Concession stand area.
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Rent a rowboat for 600 yen/hour. Swan boat for 700 yen/hour.
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Inokashira Park Zoo. Admission 400 yen. The famous elephant Hanako is displayed until 3 pm.
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Petals
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