Three hours talking in a garden? No problem for me! On my last tour in Rikugien we took it slowly, walked around in peace while almost no one else was there on this gray and wet October morning. We took our time for breaks when we found especially beautiful scenery. When we finished the tour and I looked at my […]
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Rikugien （六義園） The Rikugien garden is dedicated to Waka poetry and resembles the six rules of Waka. Built during the Edo period (1603 – 1868), it showcases the typical features of a daimyō strolling garden. Later, it was purchased by the founder of Mitsubishi, who added to his taste here and there, but let the original structure almost untouched. This […]
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