Hamarikyu Gardens

The combination of sakura and buildings seems to be a nice contrast.

One of the many structures in the park that date back many years. — One of the structures in the park that date back many years.

Such great colors at this time of year. The pathways were comfortable to walk on, but also had a natural feel of gravel under foot.

These apartments located between Hamamatsucho and Shinbashi have a great view of Hamarikyu, but they are also wedged between the highway and the train lines. Could be a little bit noisy.

Looking back from the park at the apartments through sakura leaves.

The sakura looked very happy bathing in the full sunshine.

A classic Hamarikyu scene. Beautiful tree colors, a traditional bridge crossing the pond and the modern city in the background.

What a wonderful way to spend the day, having a picnic under the sakura trees at Hamarikyu.

A bird takes flight from the main pond at Hamarikyu gardens.

This bridge leading to the tea house was very popular for people to stroll across and enjoy the views.

One of the tiny hills in the park which are set up to give a different perspective of the surrounds. Loved the green in the background of this photo.

This scene reminded more of Kyoto than Tokyo. The black sun-shade umbrella in the foreground, the blended pink of the tree in the back and the gravel path.

The tea house where you can experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony for Yen 500.

The far side of the park leads to the water and beyond to Tokyo Bay.

A mixture of pink and white makes these flowers stand out.

Another of the bridges within the park. Notice the buildings in the background. The city is close.

The lights, signboards and bridges are all made out of natural wood, given the park a relaxed feeling.

There are plenty of different birds within the Hamarikyu grounds.

Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hills featuring on the skyline.

The light blue glass sits nicely against this pink sakura.

There are a number of these mystery gates in the park. They were created in 1778 and were designed for duck hunting.

The view through the nozoki hole for watching the ducks as they were lured into the nets.

Just wonderful weather to enjoy the gardens today.

A peaceful scene down by the waters edge.

The bridges looked great with their curves.

Nice reflections and coloring in the water.

When the wind blew, the sakura started to fall from the trees.

These salarymen looked like they were deep in thought about something. What a great place to escape to do some planning for work whilst waiting for the next meeting.

A sumo rikishi out on a date enjoying the sakura.

One of the wooden lights along the pathway.

This was just a snap, but I liked how it turned out. I should have taken a few more shots and planned it a bit better. Looking out from the tea house over the garden to the city.

Inside the tea rooms. With the dash of red color, Kyoto seemed to be beckoning me.

The Conrad hotel at Shiodome gets a wonderful view of the park.

Entrance to Hamarikyu. It is 300 Yen to go inside.

This was a wonderful park to visit on a beautiful sunny day. I had difficulty narrowing the photos down to around 35-40 pics. The collection started out at 300 photos, and I uploaded about 100 to flickr. Getting that 100 down to the ones on this page was tough. Hope you enjoyed them.

Have you ever been to Hamarikyu yourself?

Wallpaper: I have uploaded wallpaper at 1920px for these shots and some more to flickr.

Hamarikyu

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whipcracker 12 April 2010
@Shibuya246: Hamarikyu Gardens, Japan Photo-Post http://bt.io/EsH6 A great way to start my Sunday morning,w/a walk in the park. A great time of the year to start or end your day. A blending of the city in the background,w/the peaceful, tranquil setting of the Sakura in full bloom. Yes I think it's time for a visit back to Kyoto. Those were some awesome photos you took of that also.. Where has the time gone? Seems like only yesterday you were there. I think Kimonobox was there at the same time,. Well it's Sunday night there. Sunday morning here in Texas. Have a great week coming up, and the next Conbini post will be at our doorstep before you know it. :) Ja ne
lithiumangel 12 April 2010
Can't say i've been to this garden myself; there's too many nice gardens in and around Tokyo :) Great pics, looks like a wonderful day !
Ross / Tora トラ 12 April 2010
Gorgeous shots! すばらしい！
perdomot 12 April 2010
Fabulous dude! I plan on going there in a couple of weeks and trying out the tea ceremony. I'm assuming you did it so how was the tea and sweets?
santa 12 April 2010
Very Nice photos Alan!.. I will go on day.. It s look like a very nice place !
Andrea Watt 12 April 2010
i just adore this stonework...it invites you up the hill.
Andrea Watt 12 April 2010
I love the colours in photo #30 and the photo of the bird taking flight. It looks like you had a fabulous day and thanks so much for sharing.
shibuya246 12 April 2010
It sure does. They were only tiny hills, but had a lot of character.
shibuya246 12 April 2010
ありがとう
shibuya246 12 April 2010
Thanks. Yes, it is probably time for a trip down to Tokyo on the Shinkansen. Time to get the calendar out and pencil in some dates.
fykick 12 April 2010
Gorgeous pictures as always. :) Speaking of tea, have you ever been to a tea ceremony? I took some lessons when I was in Japan and I totally fell in love with it. Was the macha at the tea house served together with some okashi?
Sparralegs 12 April 2010
Have been following your photos for awhile now and after seeing these must comment that they are just stunning. I was in Japan last year for my sons wedding and fell in love with the country. He is back in Australia now with his lovely wife (our new Japanese Daughter in-law) but I must admit after seeing photos like these it almost makes me home sick for Japan.
shibuya246 12 April 2010
Thank you. So glad you could enjoy them. It is great to visit these places and then be able to relive the memories later by going through the photos. :) I will probably be in Australia for 1 week at the end of this month. Gold Coast.
shibuya246 12 April 2010
indeed the tea came with Japanese wagashi
notyetalotus 13 April 2010
The blooming sakura is just beautiful. I just love it. Thanks for sharing your photos, you are awesome.
johnkent 19 April 2010
Wow, Tokyo is so industrial but beautiful at the same time. Shot Some very nice scenery. Really beautiful. Keep it up!
Mali 28 May 2010
wow all of your pics always have sooo much power!! i really enjoy watching them, make memories coming back <3
Zain Don 18 July 2012
nice
Guy Middleton 29 September 2012
I've been living in Tokyo for 4 years & this is my favourite spot to take a quiet break in the city. After a walk through the park, I usually sit or take a nap under the trees next to the waterside path (your picture 17). You can hear the lapping of the water, the fish jumping, and the sea birds, as well as the boat sirens. From the park, you can take a little boat up river to Asakusa, a lovely way to see some of the city, if you visit Tokyo. I really enjoyed your pictures and will be paying more attention to some of the details your pictures bring out :D Thanks!
Shibuya Town 29 September 2012
Thanks. This sure is a beautiful park that sometimes seems to get forgotten. Nice to visit in very season
Ki Hyo Kim 1 October 2012
This story is from ur experience, but I feel like I became an actress of the beautiful film. New discovery about Japan through ur words. Wow!!
Wouter Verheyen 26 March 2013
Lovely article and great place to get lost and hide from the busy life of Tokyo!

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