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One of Japan's finest public gardens blends French formal, English landscape, and Japanese traditional styles across 58 hectares. Home to 1,000 cherry trees, it is the most popular hanami (blossom viewing) spot in Tokyo each spring.
The most visited mountain in the world (3M+ visitors/year) rises just 599 m yet rewards hikers with stunning views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Multiple trails suit all fitness levels, and a cable car makes the summit accessible to everyone.
A beloved park surrounding a large pond in the charming Kichijoji neighbourhood. Rent a rowboat or swan pedalo, stroll under the cherry blossom canopy in spring, and visit the nearby Studio Ghibli Museum โ Japan's most beloved animation studio.
Tucked in the far western reaches of Tokyo Prefecture, Okutama offers rugged mountain valleys, crystal-clear rivers, and one of the Kanto region's most spectacular autumn foliage displays โ all within 90 minutes of central Tokyo by train.
A 300-year-old feudal garden where seawater tidal ponds meet the glass towers of Shiodome. Board a water bus here to cruise up the Sumida River to Asakusa. A traditional teahouse on the central island serves matcha and wagashi sweets.
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