Once the “beach”residence of the powerful Shoguns of the Tokugwa dynasty dating from before the 1600’s, it became a part of the holdings of the Japanese imperial family. Now it has been opened to the public as a place of refuge and tranquility in the heart of Tokyo.
With the company of banzai like trees and soaring egrets you could spend hours, or maybe just a quick lunch break, to replenish your soul.
We walked the gardens before gathering much needed energy with matcha tea and sweets made from bean paste.
Revitalized we can press onwards to the next discovery.
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