It's winter in Tokyo, and where else can you find tropical flowers in bloom but in a Greenhouse? Throw in some very special hosts in a traditional Japanese tea house?
Shinjuku Gyoen's laid-back charm is unmistakable amidst a bustling, concrete jungle, there's no doubt of its roots as an imperial garden.
Where they prepare the flowers
The real thing - a great place to escape the cold
How many orchids were there? Growing up in sunny Singapore, I wasn't that impressed with the variety, but hey, it's winter and I'm in Tokyo! That should count for something!
The tea house at the other end of the Gyoen
Awesome views
Neko-chan
These 'hosts' sure know where is the best place to laze around and enjoy the view
I would think the Shinjuku Gate area is the most scenic - definitely a favorite!
Cost: ¥50 – ¥200
Access: (Shinjuku Gate) JR Shinjuku Station South Exit (10 min walk) / Seibu Shinjuku Station (15 min walk) / Marunouchi Subway Shinjuku Gyoen Mae Station Exit 1 (5 min walk) / Toei Subway Shinjuku 3 Chome Station C1 & C5 Exit (5 min walk)
NB: More transport options when you follow the link.
Related Posts:
Japan Day 3 – Tokyo, Day 3:
- Shinjukugyeon National Garden 1 (where some cherry blossom trees bloomed)
- Shinjukugyeon National Garden 2
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (for a free panoramic view of the city)
- Meiji Jingu Shrine (disguised as a guide to visiting shrines)
- Yoyogi Park
- Shibuya (seeing Tokyo in a different light)
- Roppongi
