No trip to Himeji is complete without marveling at the iconic, brilliant white facade of Himeji Castle. But while most tourists head straight back to the train station after touring the fortress, those in the know step right next door into Kōkōen Garden (姫路城西御屋敷跡庭園 好古園). Opened to commemorate the history of Himeji City, this stunning […]
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Discover the serene beauty of Fujita Memorial Garden (藤田記念庭園), the second-largest Japanese-style garden in the Tohoku region. Originally built in 1919 as the villa for local businessman Kenichi Fujita, this 21,800-square-meter landscape is a masterpiece of Taisho-era design, seamlessly blending Eastern and Western influences. The garden is divided into two distinct levels: a highland area
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The Japanese and Chinese cultures and architecture share many similarities, and Naha is probably the Japanese city that has received the most impact from China. In fact, Naha’s sister city is Fuzhou in China. So if you would like to kill two birds with one stone by visiting a Chinese garden in Japan, Fukushūen (福州園)
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