Hamarikyu and Shiba Park in Tokyo 🌿

Hamarikyu Gardens Once a samurai residence and later a royal retreat, Hamarikyu is a serene escape. 🌊 However, after visiting Kyoto's stunning gardens, Hamarikyu may seem underwhelming. 🌿It's a place that might be worth a visit, but you might regret it afterward. 🌸 Shiba Park 🌊 In contrast, Shiba Park is much more enjoyable and is on par with Koishikawa Korakuen. It's one of the few daimyo gardens still in existence today. 🌿 This garden is centered around a pond and features beautiful rock formations and a "West Lake" inspired by Hangzhou's West Lake. There are also stone arrangements that mimic the legendary Longevity Mountain in Chinese mythology and a waterfall cascading from a gorge. 🌊 🌊 Tokyo's gardens are surrounded by skyscrapers, so you have to find the right angles to avoid them in photos. #Tokyo #TokyoLife 🌇