Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
French, English, and Japanese gardens offering serene escape
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15 Best Things to Do in Tokyo, According to a Local
"A sprawling, well-tended municipal park with expansive lawns where locals picnic, read, and nap beneath the skyline; alcohol is prohibited, but visitors commonly bring sandwiches and nonalcoholic refreshments for relaxed outdoor lounging." - Jessica Kozuka
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"A serene and expansive garden in Tokyo, providing a tranquil escape with its beautiful landscapes and diverse plant life." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
This U.S. Garden Was Just Named the Most Beautiful in the World
"Visitors love to share snapshots of the beautiful scenes, with 713,595 posts on Instagram and 4,550 TikTok tags — showing off the cherry blossoms in spring and the fields that turn into sprawling sheets of silk in the winter." - Travel + Leisure Editors
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"A magical trip to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Kyoto, with shopping, dining, and traditional hot springs."