Japan’s Top 10 Gardens: Must-See Destinations in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara & Tokyo (日本のトップ10庭園)
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Let’s discover the diverse beauty of Japanese gardens in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
We’ve visited and compiled a list of 10 gardens and parks for you:
Number 1
✧༝ Tokyo: Imperial Palace East National Gardens (皇居 東御苑) ༝✧
The Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens were completed in 1968. However, the historical site itself, where the gardens are located, has a much longer history. It was once the site of Edo Castle, the residence of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867.
Number 2
✧༝ Tokyo: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑) ༝✧
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was originally built as a private residence in the Edo period (1603-1867). It later became an imperial garden under the Meiji government in 1906.
Number 3
✧༝ Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (嵐山竹林) ༝✧
Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is a natural formation that has existed for centuries. While there isn’t a specific date for its “construction” as it’s a natural feature, it has been a popular tourist destination for many years. The bamboo groves are believed to have grown naturally and have been preserved and maintained over time.
Number 4
✧༝ Kyoto: Sogenchi Teien (曹源池庭園) ༝✧
Experience the tranquility of a traditional Japanese garden with a teahouse. Sogenchi Teien is a traditional Japanese garden located in Kyoto. It was created in the early Meiji period (1868-1912) and is known for its beautiful landscape, which includes a pond, waterfalls, and various plants.
Number 5
✧༝ Kyoto: Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama (嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま) ༝✧
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a natural habitat where wild Japanese macaques live. While it’s not a man-made construction, the park was established in 1959 to protect and observe these monkeys.
Number 6
✧༝ Kyoto: Maruyama Park Japanese Gardens (日本庭園) ༝✧
Maruyama Park Japanese Gardens is a popular destination in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossoms and beautiful landscaping. The park was established in the early Meiji period (1868-1912).
Number 7
✧༝ Nara: Nara Park (奈良公園) ༝✧
Nara Park is a vast park in Nara, Japan, known for its deer population. While the deer have inhabited the area for centuries, the park itself was officially designated in 1881. So, while the natural features of the park have existed for much longer, the park’s official status and preservation efforts began in the late 19th century.
Number 8
✧༝ Nara: Yoshikien Garden 吉城園（旧正法院家住宅） ༝✧
Yoshikien Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located in Nara, Japan. It was established in the early Meiji period (1868-1912). So, while the garden’s specific construction date is within the Meiji period, its design and aesthetic reflect traditional Japanese garden principles that have been in place for centuries.
Number 9
✧༝ Osaka: Osaka Castle Park (大阪城公園) ༝✧
Osaka Castle Park was established in 1931. However, the historical site itself, where the park is located, has a much longer history. It was once the site of Osaka Castle, a powerful fortress built in the 16th century. The castle was destroyed several times throughout history, but it was rebuilt in its current form in the early 20th century.
Number 10
✧༝ Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Gyoen (明治神宮御苑) ༝✧
Meiji Jingu Gyoen is a vast park in Tokyo that surrounds Meiji Shrine. The park was established in 1920, shortly after the shrine was built. While the shrine itself was constructed on the site of a former imperial palace, the park was created to provide a peaceful and natural setting for visitors to the shrine.
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Japanese gardens have a rich history dating back centuries. From traditional Zen gardens to modern urban parks, these green spaces offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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00:00:00 Into
00:24 ✧༝ Tokyo: Imperial Palace East National Gardens (皇居 東御苑) ༝✧
02:25 ✧༝ Tokyo: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑) ༝✧
04:34 ✧༝ Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (嵐山竹林) ༝✧
05:55: ✧༝ Kyoto: Sogenchi Teien (曹源池庭園) ༝✧
07:02 ✧༝ Kyoto: Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama (嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま) ༝✧
07:53 ✧༝ Kyoto: Maruyama Park Japanese Gardens (日本庭園) ༝✧
09:27 ✧༝ Nara: Nara Park (奈良公園) ༝✧
11:08 ✧༝ Nara: Yoshikien Garden 吉城園（旧正法院家住宅） ༝✧
13:59 ✧༝ Osaka: Osaka Castle Park (大阪城公園) ༝✧
16:30 ✧༝ Tokyo: Meiji Jingu Gyoen (明治神宮御苑) ༝✧
19:15 Outro
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