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Rikugien

六義園

A classical Japanese park with ponds, hills and teahouses, that was built in 1695 by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, a Tokugawa daimyo. It's a popular cherry blossom spot in spring and is lit up at night at this time.

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Address: Hon-Magome 6-16-3
Getting there: 3 min from Komagome stn, Yamanote/Namboku line
Price: ¥300
Website: tokyo-park.or.jp (opens in a new tab)

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