Cherry Blossoms at Chidorigafuchi

Chidorigafuchi is a moat of Imperial Palace.
It is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in heart of Tokyo.

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 6, 2012.

Green and Red

Colours of pine needle and autumn leaf of Japanese maple.
I like the contrast of them.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 11 , 2011 at Ninomaru Garden in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of The Imperial Palace).

Ninomaru Grove in Late Autumn

I took these photos at Ninomaru grove in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of The Imperial Palace).
Higashi Gyoen is located in heart of Tokyo. But It has rich nature.
In late autumn, you can see colourful autumn leaves in the grove.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 30 , 2011.

Tsuwabuki Flower in Ninomaru garden

I took these photos in Ninomaru garden of Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of the Imperial palace).
Those yellow flowers are Tsuwabuki (Farfugium japonicum).
It has lovely petals and beautiful leaves.

(Note)
These photos were taken on November 8 , 2011.

Ninomaru Garden

Ninomaru garden is one of my favorite place in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace).
Every time I visit there, I can find different beauty.
Those white small flowers are Shaga (Iris Japonica).

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 18 , 2011.

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Hakucho-bori

Hakucho-bori is a inner moat of the former Edo-castle.
Hakucho means swan.
I took this photo from the observation in Higashi gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace).

(Note)
This photo was taken on September, 22, 2010.

Kinmei-Moso-Chiku

I introduce you rare bamboo again.
I took these photos in Higashi Gyoen.
I like that beautiful stripe pattern of the bamboo.

(Note)
These photos were taken on September 22 , 2010.

Kikko-chiku ( Tortoise Shell Bamboo)

You can see many plants in Higashi Gyoen ( The Eeat Gardens of Imperial Palace).
"Kikko (亀甲)" means tortoise shell.
The name of this species of bamboo come from the form of culm.



(Note)
These photos were taken on September 22 , 2010.

The Stone Base of Edo Castle's Main Tower

I took these photos in Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace).
There once was a five storied main tower of Edo castle on the base.
It was burnt down by great fire in 1657.


Photos below are views from top of the base.





(Note)
These photos were taken on September 22 , 2010.

O-bansho

O-bansho was a guardhouse of Edo castle.
It was the last check point to Honmaru (the center of the castle).

(Note)
This photo was taken on September 22 , 2010.

Ninomaru Pond in Early Summer

This pond is located in Ninomaru garden of Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace).
On that day I visited there, satsuki azalea bloom around the pond.

And little yellow flowers bloom on the water of the pond.



In the photo above, you can see hanashobu iris field over the pond.


(Note)
These photos were taken on Jun 10 , 2010.

Hanashobu (Japanese Iris) in Higashi Gyoen

I visited Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace) to view Hanashobu (Japanese iris) today.
84 varieties iris grow by Ninomaru pond.
That iris field is not so large, but those iriese are maintained carfuly.








(Note)
These photos were taken on Jun 10 , 2010.

Bamboo Shoot in Higashi Gyoen

Higashi Gyoen ( The East Gardens of Imperial Palace ) is located in center of Tokyo.
But, every time I visit there, I realize it has rich nature.

(Note)
These photos were taken May 1 , 2010.

Yamabuki in Ninomaru Garden

When I strolled around the pond that is located on Ninomaru Garden of Higashi Gyoen (The East Gardens of Imperial Palace), I found Yamabuki (Kerria japonica) blooming by the pond.

(Note)
These photos were taken on May 1 , 2010.

Yamatsutsuji in Ninomaru Grove

I took these photos in Ninomaru grove of Higashi Gyoen ( The East Gardens of Imperial Palace ).
Yamatsutsuji is a kind of azalea.
I like the contrast pink colour of the flower and fresh green colour of those young leaves in the grove.

(Note)
These photos were taken on May 1 , 2010.

Cherry Blossom in Ninomaru Garden

I took these photos in Ninomaru ( second citadel ) Garden of Higashi Gyoen ( The East Gardens of Imperial palace ) that is located on the site of former Edo castle.
That cherry tree stands by Ninomaru pond.

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 3 , 2010.

Hirakawa Mon and Weeping Cherry

Hirakawa Mon (gate) is a gate of former Edo castle.
We can go through the gate freely and visit Higashi Gyoen ( The East Gardens of Imperial Palace ).
From tomorrow, I will introduce you Higashi Gyoen in spring again.

(Note)
These photos were taken on April 3 , 2010.