Autumn at Kyu-Furukawa Garden
Kyu-Furukawa Garden is a park in Kita City, Tokyo. The park includes an old western-style building designed by architect Josiah Conder, a rose garden, and a traditional Japanese-style garden.
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Autumn at the Rikugien Garden
Rikugien Garden (六義園) is a park in Bunkyo City, Tokyo. The garden consists of a pond, trees, and a hill. It was completed in 1702 and is a typical example of gardens from the Edo period. In November and early December, it becomes a popular spot for enjoying the autumn foliage (koyo). After dark, the garden stays open late and the trees are lit with special nighttime illuminations.
Autumn at the Koishikawa Korakuen Garden
Koishikawa Korakuen Garden is in Koishikawa, Bunkyo, Tokyo, next to Tokyo Dome City. It is one of two surviving Edo period clan gardens in modern Tokyo and one of the oldest and best preserved parks in Tokyo.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park in Tokyo that blends the French, English and Japanese styles of gardens.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in Chiyoda City and close to Tokyo Station. The actual residence cannot be visited but the site houses the Imperial Palace East Gardens and other interesting spots.
Ryogoku
Ryogoku is a neighbourhood of Sumida City in Tokyo. It is considered the center of the professional sumo world, with the Kokugikan sumo arena and numerous sumo stables located in the area. Other places of interest include the Edo-Tokyo museum (photo above) and Yokoamicho Park.
