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<p>A woman in kimono strolls along the garden path</p>

A woman in kimono strolls along the garden path (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Tokyo
Taito

Garden at the Tokyo National Museum

A hidden garden in Tokyo's Ueno Park

Mandy Bartok Apr 14, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>A woman in kimono strolls along the garden path</p>

<p>The museum's garden is home to six tea houses</p>

<p>The tea houses can be rented for private events or intimate tea ceremonies</p>

<p>The garden is only open in the spring, but a few maple trees seem to retain their red leaves year round</p>

<p>Cherry blossoms litter the path that rings the main pond</p>

<p>The garden is located behind the main building of the Tokyo National Museum</p>

The Tokyo National Museum is a fantastic year-round destination for any visitor, but those who stop in during the springtime will have the chance to wander the museum's traditional Japanese garden. Open only for a few weeks in April, the grounds boast six beautiful tea houses that were moved to the property from various regions in Japan. The blooming cherry trees are a true highlight, but even when the petals have fallen, the paths still make for a peaceful stroll. The garden is free with the purchase of any regular admission ticket to the museum.

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.