Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑)
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Best place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku! You can enjoy walking, observing a variety of plants, watching birds in this big park constructed on the site of a private mansion of a feudal lord in the old time, which was once an imperial garden.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (東京都庭園美術館)
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Former residence of Prince Asaka. Though located in a city center, it's quite tranquil and the best for relaxing. It used to be the residence of Prince Asaka and buildings are beautiful. Easily accessible from JR Meguro Sta. and Tokyo Metro’s Shirokanedai Sta.
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University of Tokyo - Hongo Campus (東京大学 本郷キャンパス)
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This tradutional campus has lots of stories. As the top university in Japan, it's been the birthplace of many historical legends. The Yasuda Auditorium located in the center of this campus is known as the base of student movement in 1960s. Back in the old time, the campus used to be the site of the residence of a feudal lord...
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Nezu Shrine (根津神社)
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Want to see a tunnel of torii gates but you don't have enough time to visit Kyoto? Then visit this shirine, located in a tranquil corner in the local "shitamachi" area in Tokyo. It's crowded with tourists in the azalea season (not much as Sensoji in Asakusa, though), but is fairly calm in other seasons.
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Mori Museum of Art
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If you’re a fan of contemporary culture, don’t miss the Mori Museum. Situated in the hip and trendy Roppongi Hills, the museum offers exquisite exhibitions of modern art, photography or architecture.
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Yoyogi Park (代々木公園)
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It's one of the biggest parks in Tokyo and very popular during weekends. People usually have picnic here especially during April is a must see for cherry blossom and autumn for the red leaves (not in summer because it's really hot and humid). There is a pond in the middle of the park too, that makes a really nice scenery!
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