Last additions - Koishikawa Korakuen Garden 小石川後楽園 |
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The Osensui Pond was modeled after Lake Biwa in Shiga Pref.Mar 30, 2007
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The outside wall also uses stones from the Sotobori Moat of Edo Castle.Mar 30, 2007
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Naitei Inner Garden, formerly a private garden for a guesthouse built by the Mito Clan. The garden just does not match the huge Tokyo Dome in the background... 内庭Mar 30, 2007
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Kuhachi-ya 九八屋Mar 30, 2007
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Outside wall of garden.Mar 30, 2007
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PicnickersMar 30, 2007
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Engetsukyo Bridge (Full Moon Bridge) so named because it creates full moon with its reflection in the water. 円月橋Mar 30, 2007
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Engetsukyo Bridge (Full Moon Bridge) 円月橋Mar 30, 2007
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Eight-plank Bridge 八つ橋Mar 30, 2007
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Stone bridge steps 円月橋Mar 30, 2007
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White ornamental peaches (Hanamomo in Japanese) look like cotton on branches. ハナモモMar 30, 2007
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Ornamental peaches (Hanamomo in Japanese) ハナモモMar 30, 2007
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Colorful flowers break the monotony of greenery. ハナモモMar 30, 2007
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White ornamental peaches ハナモモMar 30, 2007
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In the background is Horaijima island (not accessible). 蓬莱島Mar 30, 2007
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Shiraito Waterfall. Nothing spectacular. 白糸の滝Mar 30, 2007
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Iris bed. Should come back in June.Mar 30, 2007
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Cherry trees line the Osensui pond. 大泉水Mar 30, 2007
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Tokujindo Hall which stores wooden statues from old Chinese stories. 得仁堂Mar 30, 2007
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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden has a circular design around a pond and low hill. 回遊式庭園Mar 30, 2007
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Picnic areaMar 30, 2007
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Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋Mar 30, 2007
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Folding screen (byobu) rock 屏風岩Mar 30, 2007
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View from Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋Mar 30, 2007
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Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋Mar 30, 2007
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Large weeping cherry tree しだれ桜Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherry tree and Tsutenkyo Bridge 通天橋Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo.Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherriesMar 30, 2007
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Larger weeping cherry tree.Mar 30, 2007
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Tokyo Dome in the background. The garden is right next to Tokyo Dome.Mar 30, 2007
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Shorozan hill 小廬山Mar 30, 2007
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With Tokyo Dome looming above, Koishikawa Korakuen is another famous Edo-Period Japanese garden originally built by Lord Yorifusa of the Mito Tokugawa Clan in 1629 as part of his Edo estate.The garden was completed under Lord Mitsukuni, the second lord of the Mito clan.Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo.Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. Called "Shidare-sakura" in Japanese meaning cherry tree with drooping branches.Mar 30, 2007
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This weeping cherry tree is about 60 years old.Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherry tree, Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, Tokyo. 枝垂桜Mar 30, 2007
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Map of garden. Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is designated as one of Japan's Special Historic Place and Special Scenic Spot. Only select places in Japan (like Kyoto's Kinkakuji) have both designations. 国の特別史跡・特別名勝Mar 30, 2007
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Weeping cherry treeMar 30, 2007
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Ticket office at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. Admission ¥300. Free English pamphlet/map available.Mar 30, 2007
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Entrance to Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. It opened as a public garden in 1938. The garden is modeled after Chinese concepts and features.Near Iiidabashi Station and Korakuen Station.Mar 30, 2007
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