Tokyo's Stunning Hidden Gem! Rikugien Garden's Nighttime Autumn Foliage Illusion, a Poetic Journey Through Edo's Timeless Space】**

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Nestled in the bustling city of Tokyo, Rikugien Garden was created by a descendant of Tokugawa Ieyasu as an Edo-style strolling garden and is acclaimed as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Gardens. Enjoy cherry blossom snowfalls in spring and be enchanted by the fiery red maple leaves in autumn—each season is a poem. The nighttime illumination period (October to November) is especially recommended, when stone lanterns cast reflections of the crimson maples in the pond, creating a dreamlike scene as if stepping into the world of ukiyo-e.

The garden's name "Rikugien" is derived from the "Six Styles" of the Classic of Poetry (Shijing). The curved bridges, moss gardens, and thatched tea house conceal Zen inspirations, allowing visitors to experience the refined elegance of Edo literati's "harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility" as they stroll. The site is also recognized as a "Michelin Green Star" landscape and has even been visited by the Emperor of Japan!

📍 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
⏰ Night illumination: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (mid-October to late November)
💡 Tip: Wear a plain-colored kimono to the garden and instantly become the star of a ukiyo-e painting!

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Post by yiink | Jul 24, 2025