Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Tokyo Pilgrimage Guide (2)๐
The Old Furukawa Garden, spanning an area of 30,780.86 square meters, is nestled in a tranquil spot in Nishihara, Kita Ward, Tokyo. ๐ฟ It was once the residence of the prominent Furukawa Tiger Baron, a great financier. In 1919, it was redesigned by a renowned British horticultural designer into a comprehensive garden that integrates a Western-style mansion, a Western garden, and a Japanese garden. ๐๐ Later, it became state-owned and is now managed by the Tokyo Horticultural Association. ๐ฟ Other Pilgrimage Spots in Tokyo: If you need to visit these places while heading to popular attractions: ๐ฟ Former Maeda Family Main Residence (Western-style building): One of the prototypes of the main building in the anime. It's located near Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Park. ๐ฐ ๐๐ Former Iwasaki Family Garden: Another main building prototype in the anime. ๐ฟ It's close to Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond, just a few hundred meters away on foot. ๐ฟ Just a side note: I can't believe the Rokkenjima mansion has four prototypes! ๐๐ It's like they're trying to have too much of a good thing, and it loses its charm a bit. ๐ค #TokyoGardens #OldFurukawaGarden ๐๐