OT Staff & Waquar Habib
An expansive park with Japanese, English and French gardens, famed for cherry blossoms, greenhouse, ponds and manicured lawns; a peaceful urban escape beloved for seasonal events and photography.
Edo-period strolling garden inspired by classical poetry; features a central pond, man-made hills, teahouses and illuminated autumn evenings — perfect for contemplative walks and night illumination.
One of Tokyo’s oldest Edo-period daimyo gardens, showcasing ponds, stone arrangements, teahouses and seasonal blossoms; compact, historically layered landscape close to Tokyo Dome and university grounds with history.
Edo-period tidal garden beside Tokyo Bay with seawater ponds, a floating tea house and 300-year-old pine; tidal changes, tea ceremonies and skyline views make it uniquely maritime and historic.
Quiet landscape garden famed for carefully placed stones, strolling paths and a reflective pond; nearby museums and coffee shops make it a cultured, contemplative stop in eastern Tokyo.
Historic grounds built on Edo Castle ruins; enjoy moats, stone walls, seasonal flowers and preserved samurai-era structures — free entry, close to Tokyo’s political heart and museums.
Intimate private museum by master Kunio Kobayashi exhibiting centuries-old bonsai; tiny landscaped displays, demonstrations and expert guides reveal bonsai’s patient craftsmanship and care techniques.
Elegantly manicured gardens dating to the Edo period, featuring koi ponds, ancient bonsai, tea houses and seasonal blooms; popular for weddings, tea ceremonies and intimate photoshoots and cultural events.
University-run collection boasting diverse plants, seasonal cherry blossoms and a traditional garden; excellent for botany lovers, with informative displays and research facilities onsite and peaceful, tree-shaded avenues.
Compact Edo-era daimyo garden near Hamamatsuchō with winding paths, bridges, a central pond and seasonal wisteria; serene oasis framed by Tokyo’s skyscrapers and accessibility.