Showa Kinen Park (Showa Memorial Park) is an often forgotten, but amazingly varied park west of central Tokyo. Along with great cherry blossom and autumn colour spots, the park has a purpose built outdoor bonsai museum. It’s free to enter for those you have entered the main park, and offers a spectacular selection of bonsai,Continue reading “Brilliant Bonsai in Showa Kinen Park”
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Heirin Temple Autumn Colours Report
Heirin Temple is one of the best places to go near Tokyo for Autumn colours. I went here not expecting too much. I thought it would just be a nice park, but Heirin-ji is truly breathtaking. The wonderfully designed temple is surrounded by bright red and golden leaves. And of course it’s free! To get hereContinue reading “Heirin Temple Autumn Colours Report”