They have created a very nice Japanese Traditional Garden... people always look for the Peak Viewing time, but I also like just after the peak when the blossoms are falling like warm snow flakes... Casey
The site was originally part of the Edo residence of 內藤清成 (Naito Kiyonari / 1555 - 1608), in 1906 it was transformed into an imperial garden, and opened to the public in 1949. Located a short 10 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station, it's a popular spot f...
only a few hours of rain over this year's season (in Tokyo) and the cold weather extended the viewing period... it can be much more than visual, it's a tangible change of seasons. Casey
№02 is looking south-east just after entering the park via the Shinjuku Gate...the 'Landscape Garden'. №03 is the Upper Pond in the 'Japanese Traditional Garden' taken from an area near the Rakuu-Tei (teahouse). Casey
The "Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower" in photo №08 is a 204m (669 ft), 50-story educational facility and is located on the other side of JR Shinjuku Station from the park... it just indicates how urban and compact the area really is. I enjoy the many parks and g...
They have created a very nice Japanese Traditional Garden... people always look for the Peak Viewing time, but I also like just after the peak when the blossoms are falling like warm snow flakes... Casey
Today in the freezing rain there was like 6 people in the park... the weather has been up and down on a daily basis... spring weather... and more rain in the forecast this week... I hope it clears up and warms up... I want to put my winter clothes away. I...