Have you ever considered travelling and are you interested in Japan as your future destination? Generally, in its capital Tokyo, you get to view things from the tall skyscrapers, technology shops, and also the popular pedestrian crossing of Shibuya, the most famous of all. However, dont forget the beautiful parks, where locals and tourists can relax, stroll and get to know each other. Among all the various Japanese parks, the following are the best Japanese parks:
Meiji Shrine: This is a Shinto sanctuary (the native religion in Japan) located in Shibuya which is divided between the main garden Naien and the outer garden Gaien. This sanctuary was built in memory of Japan's first emperor, Emperor Meji and his wife, Empress Shoken. The chosen place was a garden of lilies to which the emperor and the empress used to go. Today, it is a place of relaxation despite being a hustle and bustle area in Tokyo during New Year's ceremonies. If you are a tourist, you can buy amulets, see a Shinto wedding, and throw coins in offering boxes (this ritual consists of bowing, then clapping two hands, asking for wishes or making a prayer and finally a last bow). All this of course does not exhaust the recommendations to enjoy this magnificent park.
Hamarikyu Gardens: This is a garden developed with traditional Japanese landscape concepts. It is located between the Shimbashi and Shiodome districts which is on a small island that is accessible only by a bridge. It is famous for its saltwater pond and the flowering of plums and cherry trees at the end of February.
The Ueno Park: This park is characterized by its cherry trees which is ideal for the Japanese tradition called Hanami. The contemplation of its cherry blossoms is also a home to many museums such as the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Gallery of Art, the National Science Museum and the Shitamachi Museum. This kind of boulevard has a nice pond known as the Shinobazu, where you can sail with swan-shaped pedal boats or cars.
Fuji-Hakone National Park: This is known for its hot springs and also for being a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. This park houses the Chokoko no mori Museum, the Hakone wetland botanical garden and the Aokigahara forest. You get to see hundreds of sculptures by Japanese artists from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Another place to visit in this park is the Toshogu Shrine which was built in 1627 and preserved since the Edo period. All this places are of great serenity and beauty ideal for resting the body and soul.