 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.883 views
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This crow was unafraid of humans. It was right in front of me and seemed to wait for food.720 views
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Roses in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.543 views
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Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park, Tokyo.491 views
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Tokyo Chrysanthemum Show in Hibiya Park.467 views
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About the former park manager's office.463 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.413 views
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Former park manager's office.407 views
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This looks more like something you would find in a tropical ocean.387 views
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Kubi-kake is the name of this large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park.382 views
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Very beautiful and subtle color tones.380 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.375 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.334 views
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Hawaiian concert at Hibiya Kokaido.331 views
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Nice place to have lunch for nearby office workers.315 views
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More racks of chrysanthemums.309 views
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Keep off the grass. This is actually a German-style sunken garden.308 views
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Two-tone flowers are also quite common and very beautiful. 298 views
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Photo exhibition space which nobody sees.297 views
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There is a flower bed at each of the four corners of the German-style sunken garden.295 views
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Shinji Pond. 心字池294 views
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The breeders/growers belong to chrysanthemum clubs or associations which participate in competitions like this one.294 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.292 views
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Kumogata Pond289 views
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Outdoor stage in Hibiya Park.288 views
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Golden chrysanthemums were impressive.287 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum modeled after Hakone.285 views
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View of the garden from a bench.284 views
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This event space is actually another garden in Hibiya Park lined with roses.284 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.283 views
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Another area of Hibiya Park is here at Kumogata Pond. 282 views
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Crane Fountain.280 views
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Hibiya Kokaido, an outdoor concert venue. If it rains, everyone uses an umbrella. 日比谷公会堂278 views
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There are numerous varieties of the chrysanthemum and breeders create new species each year. It's like orchid breeders.277 views
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The original chrysanthemums.277 views
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Former watering station for horses.277 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemums.276 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275 views
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Pelican Fountain.274 views
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Wisteria vines shade a few benches fronting Kumogata Pond. 274 views
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On weekends, Hibiya Park often has some event. This was a farmer's market event for kids.273 views
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Tennis courts in Hibiya Park.273 views
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Golden chrysanthemums.272 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.271 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 courts270 views
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Stone wall of castle gate.269 views
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On top of the stone wall are benches overlooking Shinji Pond.269 views
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Kumogata Pond (Cloud-shaped Pond) at Hibiya Park in autumn. 雲形池269 views
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The first grassy lawn you'll see in Hibiya Park, called Flower Garden No. 1.265 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.264 views
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Former post used in the old Kyobashi Bridge during the Meiji Period.264 views
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About the large ginkgo tree.264 views
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In Nov., a variety of roses bloom in Hibiya Park.261 views
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Crane water fountain at Kumogata Pond in Hibiya Park. This is Japan's third oldest water fountain sculpture.261 views
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Hibiya Kokaido in Hibiya Park. 日比谷公会堂260 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.259 views
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The shapes, sizes, and colors are so incredibly varied.258 views
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Large ginkgo tree in Hibiya Park in autumn.257 views
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But you have to keep off the grass.254 views
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Stone wall and Shinji-ike Pond.252 views
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Shinji Pond as seen from atop the castle stone wall.252 views
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Bonsai chrysanthemum.252 views
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This grassy lawn we could walk on.250 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.246 views
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Spikey flower.244 views
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