 Most viewed - Hibiya Park and Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show 日比谷公園・東京都観光菊花大会 |
Entrance to Hibiya Park near the Imperial Palace and Ginze. One of Tokyo's most centrally-located parks. Free admission.540 views
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This crow was unafraid of humans. It was right in front of me and seemed to wait for food.513 views
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Roses in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.335 views
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About the former park manager's office.281 views
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Former park manager's office.244 views
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Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park.224 views
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Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.211 views
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The results can be quite spectacular or subtle. Chrysanthemums are called "kiku" in Japanese. The ordinary chrysanthemums sold by your neighborhood flower shop are mainly used for funerals or memorial services.179 views
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This is the original species of chrysanthemum. The Imperial family crest is also based on this species of chrysanthemum which was introduced to Japan from China.174 views
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Kubi-kake is the name of this large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park.166 views
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Very beautiful and subtle color tones.165 views
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This looks more like something you would find in a tropical ocean.158 views
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I was told that most breeders are older folk, in their 60s and 70s. Young people are not taking it up.113 views
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Two-tone flowers are also quite common and very beautiful. 109 views
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Photo exhibition space which nobody sees.107 views
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Stone wall of a former gate of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace). There are steps to go to the top of this wall.104 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.104 views
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Kumogata Pond (Cloud-shaped Pond) at Hibiya Park in autumn. 雲形池104 views
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Tennis courts in Hibiya Park.104 views
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There are numerous varieties of the chrysanthemum and breeders create new species each year. It's like orchid breeders.103 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.103 views
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The shapes, sizes, and colors are so incredibly varied.103 views
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Shinji Pond. 心字池102 views
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Shinji Pond as seen from atop the castle stone wall.102 views
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Map of Hibiya Park. It's a medium-size park with different areas with ponds, grassy lawns, benches, outdoor stage and concert amphitheater, and tennis courts101 views
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There is a flower bed at each of the four corners of the German-style sunken garden.100 views
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More racks of chrysanthemums.100 views
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Golden chrysanthemums.100 views
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The Chrysanthemum Show was held in this grassy area next to the tennis courts. There were a good number of shacks housing the flowers.99 views
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During most of Nov., the annual Tokyo-to Kanko Kikka Taikai or Chrysanthemum Show is held. An incredible variety of this revered flower is on display. One of Tokyo's best chrysanthemum shows in autumn.98 views
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Keep off the grass. This is actually a German-style sunken garden.97 views
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Pelican Fountain.96 views
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One corner of Hibiya Park is occupied by the Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. 日比谷公会堂96 views
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About Hibiya Park in English. Hibiya Park opened in 1903 as Japan's first Western-style (mainly German) park. During the Edo Period, it used to be the Tokyo residence of important daimyos.95 views
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Stone wall of castle gate.95 views
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On top of the stone wall are benches overlooking Shinji Pond.95 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.95 views
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Nice place to have lunch for nearby office workers.94 views
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The Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park was a competition among world-class growers and breeders. The best flowers receive various award ribbons.93 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.93 views
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Crane water fountain at Kumogata Pond in Hibiya Park. This is Japan's third oldest water fountain sculpture.93 views
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This event space is actually another garden in Hibiya Park lined with roses.93 views
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Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. If it rains, everyone uses an umbrella. 日比谷公会堂93 views
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View of the garden from a bench.92 views
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Golden chrysanthemums were impressive.92 views
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The original chrysanthemums.92 views
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Wisteria vines shade a few benches fronting Kumogata Pond. 92 views
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Kumogata Pond92 views
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Spikey flower.91 views
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This grassy lawn we could walk on.91 views
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Hibiya Kokaido in Hibiya Park. 日比谷公会堂91 views
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In Nov., a variety of roses bloom in Hibiya Park.90 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum modeled after Hakone.90 views
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Hawaiian concert at Hibiya Kokaido.90 views
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Another area of Hibiya Park is here at Kumogata Pond. 89 views
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Crane Fountain.89 views
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Stone wall and Shinji-ike Pond.88 views
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Former post used in the old Kyobashi Bridge during the Meiji Period.88 views
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Outdoor stage in Hibiya Park.88 views
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The first grassy lawn you'll see in Hibiya Park, called Flower Garden No. 1.87 views
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About the large ginkgo tree.87 views
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Large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park in autumn.86 views
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On weekends, Hibiya Park often has some event. This was a farmer's market event for kids.86 views
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Former watering station for horses.84 views
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But you have to keep off the grass.81 views
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