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Happoen Garden

1-1-1 Shirokanedai, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Ranked #14 of 72 attractions in Minato
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Paraná, Argentina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The visit to the Happoen Gardens was part of a bus city tour. It was worthwile, even when I have already visited larger and more impressive gardens in some other places like in Kyotto and Nara. If you have never participated on a Japanese tea ceremony, it will be nice to do it here, even when it is briefer that... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Happoen Garden is lovely to walk around and see a selection of Japanese plants and flowers, including bonsai, Japanese maples, azaleas and of course, cherry blossoms. There's a tea garden and you can arrange to take green tea at a tea ceremony. Make sure you do that if you get the chance - the lady we had was delightful. More

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Tokyo
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

They keep their garden in good condition. Enjoy it! More

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London, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I went to a wedding at this venue, and the garden was spectacular! Well landscaped. The cherry blossoms were in bloom so it was even better. It's a very relaxing way to spend a few hours! More

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Tokyo, Japan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Did a tea ceremony on tatami with two friends. Seemed authentic. Definitely a memorable experience. We didn't get to make any tea, only drink it. Then we wandered through the garden. The row of bonsai were really cool. It was about JPY5,500 each, and I thought it was worth it - but if you don't like gardens and aren't particularly... More

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North Carolina
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Happo-en holds weddings and other events and the lovely garden is part of the attraction. More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A chance to experience a real tea ceremony in stunning surroundings with a fantastic Japanese garden set on a hill side and an amazing Bonsai collection. More

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Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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We saw this advertised on a subway leaflet & thought it looked gorgeous & had "traditional tea ceremony" advertised. When we finally found the place after walking for ages, we were greeted at the main entrance by a man who asked our names, radioed his colleagues & escorted us towards the very grand entrance, where we were greeted by 3... More

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tokyo
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2010

I have been to Happoen Garden a several times and most of the time was just to visit and walk along the garden. The garden is not that big but has a quiet and peaceful air although it is at the heart of tokyo. In the summer they let out fireflies in the garden which you hardly see in Tokyo.... More

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Tokyo
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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