Arisugawa no Miya Memorial Park

Relax in Hiroo

Chris Barnes Jul 28, 2013 - 1 min read

Lush green gardens make this a beautiful place to take a stroll.

The perfect place to escape the big city feeling and enjoy the fresh air.

Even in summer the colours are fantastic

Keep a look-out for some local birds in the park

There is also a hidden waterfall in the central section of the park, although not heavily flowing, it still adds to the serenity.

There's lots of space for families in the park, making it a perfect outing for the family.

There are many different routes you can take

Beautiful ponds located in the lower section of the park add to the serenity.

Keep a look-out for some gigantic Koi fish and the occasional turtle inside the ponds

Turtles camouflage themselves amongst the rocks

Arisugawa no Miya Memorial Park is located a 15 minute walk from Roppongi in the suburb of Hiroo. A short walk from Hiroo Station, this beautiful park is the perfect place to unwind during your busy working week. The park features beautiful walkways and a waterfall that feeds numerous ponds, all hidden beneath nature's lush canopy. If you look carefully, you can spot freshwater turtles sunning themselves and giant Koi fish lurking in the ponds. Next time you have some time to spare in Hiroo, why not check out Arisugawa no Miya Memorial Park.

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Chris Barnes @chris.barnes

A little while ago i began exploring the world. I started in Japan, and after 29 countries of amazing adventures, i find myself back in Japan fully absorbed in its culture, its people and its beauty.