Akatsuka Botanical Garden — Attraction in Tokyo

A beautiful and secret little garden in Akatsuka, Itabashi. Lovely in all seasons. You can stroll around in about thirty minutes. Clean toilet facilities and a little library for those who want to learn more about the plants. There is a route you can follow with a pushchair or wheelchair. Lots of benches if you want to sit and eat or read. If you’re filling out the afternoon in the area, it’s very close to Tokyo’s giant Buddha statue, several temples, and many parks and playgrounds. I wish there was a cafe or coffee shop here but maybe it’s good there isn’t one, otherwise I’d be there...

Great places to enjoy the nature in the middle of Tokyo's Akatsuka neighborhood. It is well maintained and the staffs are working almost everyday to take care the garden. You can find a mini library and toilet also. It's also a good place to learn about different kinds of trees and plants since they have a great information board on each of the species. I really enjoyed my first visit and definitely will come back regularly to watch the flowers bloom each seasons. This garden also located close to the other interesting spots such as Itabashi Art Museum and Ruins of...

It's a 15-20 min hike from Narimasu Station, but this little botanical park somehow packs a whole landscape into a few blocks. Came in early summer and again in late November and loved it both times. There are some other parks nearby to explore, so while it's not a place for visitors pressed for time, Tokyo residents may appreciate the little taste of...