The Best of Tokyo in Three Days
Covering Tokyo in 3 days is enough time to explore its main highlights and the itinerary below would help you do just that. Visit Tokyo’s beautiful parks, enjoy its museums and relax in one of the temples around the city. If you are planning to visit Tokyo in 3 days and you are looking for an itinerary that covers its top attractions then take a look at the plan below.
If you are looking for a great way to get to know Tokyo, tours such as Tokyo Morning Tour: Meiji Shrine, Senso-ji Temple and Ginza Shopping District and Tokyo Highlights Afternoon Tour and Sumida River Cruise are certainly options you should consider.
HamaRikyu Garden
These beautiful gardens were a branch of Edo Castle during the reign of Tokugawa Shogunate and served as hunting grounds. The gardens are believed to be as they were during the Tokugawa Ienari Era, following the Meiji Restoration the gardens became part of the Imperial household and the name was changed to Hama-rikyu (detached palace on the coast). The gardens were opened to the public in 1946.
The gardens have a central saltwater tidal pond, the level of the water is regulated according to the tides in Tokyo Bay. Visitors can enjoy tea in the historic teahouse on an island in one of the pond. The garden is planted with a range of flowers, trees and shrubs so that there is a burst of color in every season. In the garden there is a plum grove, a 300 year old pine tree, a tree peony garden, a garden of flowering trees and shrubs, hillocks, bridges, duck hunting sites, horse riding areas, yellow rapeseed fields, and some of the river cruise boats dock inside the garden grounds.
Overlooking the tranquil and picturesque garden are the shiny skyscrapers of the Shiodome business area, this creates a contrast between nature and man-made structures. November to December is a great time to see the Autumn foliage and colors of the gingko, maple and other trees. In February the plum trees bloom, and March to April is cherry blossom season. There are free English self-guided audio guides which take you on various routes through the gardens.
Experience the taste of Tokyo with Private Walking Tour of Tsukiji and Hamarikyu Garden with a Water Bus Ride to Asakusa – a culinary angle to HamaRikyu Garden.
Tokyo Tower
This is a telecommunications tower and site of an observation deck in the Minato district. The tower is a landmark of the city and symbol of ingenuity and triumph, it was constructed in 1958. The tower rises 333 meters from the ground and is the 2nd tallest structure in Japan. The tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and has a lattice design structure. The tower is painted white and orange in compliance with air safety regulations for tall buildings.
Visitors can go up 150 meters to the Main Observatory, which has two levels; from here there is a 360° view of the city below, specifically the Kanto region. At this level there is the Café La Tour coffee shop and Club333 Stage where there are regular musical performances. On the 1st floor of the Main Observatory there is a “Lookdown Window”, a glass floor which brave visitors can stand on. On the 2nd floor of the Main Observatory there is an Observation Guide Board and the Great Shinto Shrine of the Tower. As the highest shrine in Tokyo the Tower Shrine has a place of honor in the city. The shrine is particularly popular with students who come to worship and ask for luck in exams and love.
250 meters from ground level is the Special Observatory, on the tower’s top floor. From here you can see as far as Mount Fuji and Mount Tsukuba on a clear day. The observatory is open after sundown so that you can enjoy the bright lights of the city. Above the Special Observatory there is a lightening rod, obstruction light and Vane anemometer.
At the foot of the tower is the Foot Town complex where there is a museum, aquarium, restaurants, stores and from the roof there is a direct staircase to the Main Observatory.
Tokyo Tower is part of Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour. An enjoyable way to experience Tokyo.
Shinjuku Gyoen
This public park was constructed as the garden of a feudal lord’s mansion during the Edo Era; it was completed in 1906 and is Tokyo’s largest park and perhaps most beautiful park. Following WWII the 144 acre park was open to the public. Within the garden are three areas, the French Formal Garden, an English style Garden and a typical traditional Japanese garden. In the Japanese garden there is a tea house, a large pond with islands and elegant bridges across the water. The garden features several pavilions, well maintained shrubs and flower and rock gardens. The park is considered an important example of a typical Meiji Era gardens.
The exquisite garden has about 20,000 trees; a greenhouse complex with over 2,400 tropical and subtropical species of plants and in the spring you can enjoy a show of cherry blossoms on the garden’s 1,500 cherry trees. It is thought to be one of the best places to see the cherry blossoms. Chrysanthemums are another colorful feature of the garden which is designed to bloom in all seasons. Also on the grounds are forest areas, open lawns, an art gallery, information center and a restaurant. There are three access points to the garden from the Shinjuku Gate, the Okido Gate and the Sendagaya Gate.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu is a Shinto shrine, Shinto is considered Japan’s most ancient religion based on harmony and traditional values. In the Shinto faith the divine spirit or Kami is found in nature and righteous people. The Meiji Jingu Shrine is dedicated to the souls of the Emperor Shoken and Empress Shoken who passed away in 1912 and 1914 respectfully.
The two revered members of the royal family are entombed in Kyoto but the Meiji Jingu Shrine was erected so that people in Tokyo could pay their respects to the couple. A forest with 100,000 trees covering 700,00m² was planted around the shrine with trees from across Japan and the rest of the world. The people of Tokyo volunteered their time and labor to create the forest which was completed in 1920.
The original shrine buildings burnt down in 1945 and were rebuilt and completed in 1958. The shrine consists of the primary shrine building (Honden); the Noritoden used to recite Shinto liturgies; Naihaiden, the inner hall; Gehaiden, the outer shrine hall; the treasure house where items belonging to the Emperor and Empress are kept and Shinsenjo, where food offerings are prepared. The rather simple building is constructed in the traditional nagare-zukuri style and has cypress wood and copper plates on the roof.
Within the vast forest of trees are pathways used by people who come here for relaxation and recreation. Also on the site is a huge wooden shrine gate; Meiji Jingu gardens (Gyoen); an Iris Garden; café; martial arts training hall and a large Hall of Sacred Music and Dance. At the Shiseikan training hall classes are offered in traditional Japanese Budo disciplines like Japanese archery, judo, kendo and Aikido. The Outer Precinct or Gaien is home to the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery (Kaigakan) where you can see murals of events from the lives of the Emperor and Empress. The Gaien also has a number of sport facilities like the National Stadium, Jingu Baseball Stadium, Ice Skating Rink, Golf Driving Range, Softball Grounds and Meiji Memorial Hall.
Take the Meiji Jingu Shrine Half-day Tour by public transportation. It’s a great option if you want to take a day from Tokyo and visit Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Shibuya
The name Shibuya hasn’t got the word “buy” in it for nothing! The area is one of Tokyo’s shopping Meccas. The popular shopping and restaurant district centers around the Shibuya train station but the large ward extends to include sites like Yoyogi Park, Takashita-Dori, Meiji Jingu, Harajuku, Sendagaya and Omotesando. The Shibuya pedestrian crossing and traffic intersection is one of the most photographed spots in modern Tokyo and one of the busiest crossings in the world.
The Shibuya 109 Building houses one of the famous shopping centers here, it focuses on young female customers and holds many fashion stores. Center Gai, left of the station, is a pedestrian street with trendy fashion boutiques. Koen Dori is a street lined with stores that runs from the Marui department store all the way to Yoyogi Park. Visit the 100 Yen Shop, a 5 floor store where nothing is over 100Yen. The ABD Mart is a huge shoe store chain; Big Camera Shibuya sells electrical goods; Book 1st Shibuya is a large book store; Don Quijote is a large chain discount store selling a variety of goods; Kiddy Land is a 6 floor toy store; LaForet is a 7 floor shopping complex; Marui City Shibuya is a 10 floor department store; Oriental Bazaar is a famous souvenir store; Q Front Building is known for its huge TV screen facing the Shibuya Crossing and UNIQLO is one of Japan’s top clothing brands. These are just a few of the shopping opportunities in Shibuya. In addition there are a myriad of international brand stores including Chanel, Zara, Body Shop, Gucci, GAP, Armani and Bvlgari. Not only can you buy Japanese fashion here but Shibuya is a great place to see young Japanese fashionistas strutting their stuff.
Apart from the shopping you can visit several points of interest in Shibuya including the statue of Hachiko the famous dog who remained loyal to his master and the Bunkamura Complex with a museum, theatre, concert hall, cinemas and restaurants.
Experience the taste of Tokyo with Walking Food Tour of Shibuya at Night – a culinary angle to Shibuya.
Sensoji Temple
This is Tokyo’s oldest temple and it holds a special place in the heart of the people. The history of the temple begins in 628 when a statue of the Bodhisattva Kannon Buddha was drawn up in fishermen’s nets in the then capital of Asuka. Kannondo Hall was built to accommodate the statue in 645 and soon after the temple priest had a revelation that the statue should be hidden from view. And so it was. Later a replica of the statue was created for the people to worship in its place. The temple and statue found favor with the country’s leaders and the temple was given immense dignity. Today the temple sees about 30 million visitors a year. The temple is located in Asakusa and is sometimes called the Asakusa Temple. Prior to WWII the temple was associated with the Tendai sect but is now independent.
Within the temple grounds is a thin, tall, five storey pagoda where the sacred Bodhisattva Kannon statue is kept. There is a main hall and an Asakusa Shrine which was built in 1649. The temple is the venue of a large annual Shinto festival which takes place over 3 or 4 days in May. During the festival the temple’s impressive gates are decorated with colorful red lanterns. There are two gates the Hozomon Gate and the main entrance, the Kaminari-mon Gate. In the Kaminari-mon Gate (Thunder Gate) entrance there is a huge paper lantern. The gate itself is home to the God of Thunder and the God of Wind. Leading from the temple entrance is a long shopping street called Nakamise.
Experience the taste of Tokyo with Private Walking Tour of Tsukiji and Hamarikyu Garden with a Water Bus Ride to Asakusa – a culinary angle to Sensoji Temple.
Asakusa Shrine
This shrine is designed in the gongen-zukuri style and was built in 1649 during the Edo Period. It used to be known as Sanja-sama (the Shrine of Three Gods). The shrine is a designated as an Important Cultural Property. It is the site of Sanja Matsuri, one of Tokyo’s three great annual festivals and one of Tokyo’s most spectacular events.
The Shinto shrine honors the three men who founded the nearby Senso-ji Buddhist temple. Legend tells of two fisherman brothers who found a bosatsu Kannon statue in their fishing nets in 628. A rich landlord heard of the statue and went to talk to the brothers. He gave them a passionate speech about Buddha and the brothers became dedicated Buddhists. The statue was placed in a small temple, now known as Senso-ji. The three protagonists of the story are the deities of the Asakusa shrine. The entrance to the shrine is marked with a traditional stone torii, or entrance gate.
Asakusa Shrine is part of Asakusa Highlights Tour with National Licensed Guide – a great way to experience Tokyo’s unique culture.
Tokyo National Museum Tokyo Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan
This museum was established in 1871 as a section of the Ministry of Education. It has changed names and location several times and in 1882 arrived at the present location in Ueno Park. It is the oldest and largest museum in Japan.
There are more than 110,000 pieces in the permanent collection including 87 Japanese National Treasures and 610 pieces Important Cultural Properties. The museum collection includes art and antiquities from Japan and other Asian countries. In addition to paintings the museum houses a collection of books; decorate art, calligraphy, sculptures, archeological findings, ceramics, lacquer ware, textiles, metalwork, arms, armor, photographs, rubbings, and material for academic research.
The museum is divided in to separate exhibition buildings: Honkan (Japanese Gallery) is the main building which is itself a designated Important Cultural Property. The exhibits here give an overview of Japanese art displayed in 24 galleries. The works span from 10,000BC to the 19th century and cover a range of medium. Among the highlights there is an exhibition about the Art of Buddhism, the Art of Tea Ceremony and Samurai clothing. In addition to the many historic objects there is a section of modern art and a display of Kabuki and Noh costumes.
The Toyokan (Asian Gallery) is divided into geographical regions covering Korea, India, Egypt, Southern Asia and the Middle East. Highlights include Chinese calligraphy and sculptures from India. The Heiseikan hall is used for temporary exhibitions and the Japanese Archaeology gallery. In the Horyu-ji Homotsukan (Horyu-ji Treasures) gallery there are objects and art from the Horyu-ji Temple in Nara. The museum also has an information center, stores, restaurants and a garden which is used for outdoor exhibitions.
Museum of Nature and Science Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan
Located in Ueno Park this museum opened its doors in 1871 and has changed names several times. The museum focuses on natural history and scientific experiments as well as an exhibition on pre-Meiji science in Japan.
The Evolution of Living Things Exhibition takes visitors through the history of living things covering the adaptation of organisms and human development. There are sections covering Meteors, the Solar System and Japanese Fauna and Flora. In the central hall there is a Fourcaults Pendulum which demonstrates the Earth’s rotation. There is an Experience Corner where there are a number of hands-on experiments where you can discover scientific principles for yourself.
There are two main galleries the Japan Gallery (Nihonkan) and the Global Gallery (Chikyukan). In the Japan Gallery you can learn about the Japanese Archipelago and its natural environment and geological changes over the centuries; the Japanese people and the country’s nature going back 40,000 years and also in the Japanese Gallery learn about the techniques for observing nature. In this gallery there are taxidermy creatures, skeletons and historic telescopes.
In the Global Gallery learn about the world of mammals and birds through the Exploration Space/Forest of Discovery exhibition; see the Forest of Discovery where you can learn about ecology; the Science and Technology exhibition shows how Japan has absorbed foreign influences but retained its cultural roots; Science All Around Us looks at sound, light, force, motion and magnetism; Space Development in Japan; the global environment and evolution including the Riddle of Dinosaurs exhibition and the Exploring the Workings of Nature exhibition looks at space, matter and laws of nature. Highlights of this gallery include a sperm whale skeleton, a huge giant squid and dinosaur skeletons.
The museum has large scale video presentations, a 3D theatre, temporary exhibitions and outdoor exhibits. The exciting museum features many interesting machines, large models and real scientific equipment all presented in a modern and spacious building.
Ueno Park
Located in the Ueno district this is one of the city’s most important parks. The park was opened in 1873 on land that had been part of the Kan’ei-ji Temple grounds. It was one of the first public parks in the city, and like many things during the early Meiji Period there were Western influences. Today the park is home to several important museums and public buildings.
Among the buildings in the park is the modern Tokyo Culture Hall where the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra performs. The National Museum of Western Art houses some of the greatest art works from around the work by artists such as Renoir, Rodin and Van Gogh. The National Science Museum is recognizable by the large statue of a killer whale which stands outside. The Tokyo National Museum takes up five buildings in the park and holds 86,000 works of art and archeological findings. The Shitamachi Museum can also be found in the park. The Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art stands next to the Ueno Zoo and is home to Japanese contemporary art. The zoo itself is known for its giant pandas and the five story pagoda which dates back to 1631.
The park is a popular place to see the cherry blossoms in spring and lotus blossoms in summer. In the spring locals gather for cherry blossom watching parties (Hanami) along the tree lined paths that run through the park. Over 1,000 cherry trees line the paths. On the park grounds there are temples, shrines and pagodas as well as a large pond and the Ueno Zoo. One of the significant shrines in the park is the Toshugu Shrine dedicated to the first Shogunate and completed in 1651; another is the Kiyomizu Kannondo Temple. You can rent a boat on the Shinobazu Pond and see the Bentendo Temple on a man-made island in the middle. As you enter the park there is an information kiosk where you can find out about the park’s attractions and get a map of the grounds.
Ueno Park is part of Private Ueno Park Architecture Walking Tour – a great way to experience Tokyo’s unique culture.
Akihabara
This is an area in Tokyo best known for its high-tech shops, entertainment venues and dining opportunities. Akihabara is nicknamed “Electric Town” as the stores here are predominantly electronic and gadget stores. Akihabara is located in the Chiyoda ward.
In the many gadget stores of Akihabara you can pick up reasonably priced PlayStations, cameras, vacuum cleaners, mobile phones, electronic accessories, kitchen appliances and DVD among other electrical gadgets. Remember that most of the items sold are suited to the Japanese 110V electrical system and you need to check if it suits your home country’s system. There are several duty free stores in the area where you can find low cost export models.
Some of the major stores in the area include Aisan; AKKY Stores; DoCoMo Akihabara a brand of mobile networks; Dom Quijote Akihabara, a discount store; Ishimaru Denki Main Store Akihabara which focuses on computers and mobile phones; LAOX Computer Building; Radio Kaikan; Yodobashi Camera; Sega Akihabara; 12 Sofmap Kakuta stores and several Tsukumo stores among many more. Super Potato is a good place to buy video games and video game consoles.
Once you have all your electrical toys sorted out head over to Maid Café, famous for the waitresses who all wear classic European maid’s costumes in true manga style. The maids really get into their cosplay roles and greet diners with “welcome home master.” In addition to several manga, cosplay and kissaten cafés you can find a number of stores selling anime and manga merchandise. On the 4th floor of the UDX Building there is the Tokyo Anime Center.
Tokyo Skytree
This is the tallest building in Japan; it rises 634 meters from the ground and functions as a television broadcasting tower and observation point. It is the tallest tower in the world and the 2nd tallest structure after Burj Khalifa. The tower is located in Tokyo SkyTree Town in Sumida City Ward. There are two observation levels on the tower. The first observation deck, Tembo Deck, is at 350 meters where you can get a 360° view of the city from three different levels. From the lowest of the three levels you can stand on a floor of glass panels and look directly down to the ground. On the Tembo Deck you can enjoy the SkyTree store, SkyTree Café and the Musashi Sky Restaurant which serves Japanese-French fusion cuisine.
The highest observatory in Tokyo is the Tembo Gallery at 450 meters. There is a sloping spiral tube which curls around the tower and is enclosed by glass and steel so that visitors can look down as they climb. Once you reach the top of the spiraling tube there is an observation area with large windows. This is the highest point of the observatory at 451.2 meters high.
Tickets to the first observatory deck are sold on the 4th floor and once you are there you can purchase tickets for the upper deck. At the base of the tower is an entertainment and recreation center with an aquarium, planetarium, restaurants, stores and office space.
Tokyo Solamachi
This is a huge complex with more than 312 stores and restaurants as well as attractions. Tokyo Solamachi (Tokyo Sky Town) is the shopping centre and entertainment complex at the base of the Tokyo Skytree skyscraper. The complex is accessible directly from the underground Oshiage Station.
The complex has the Sumida Aquarium, a planetarium and the Japanese Experience Zone. Several of the stores are specialty stores selling exclusive or unique products. There is a store specializing in all the kinds of salt from across Japan and others which specializes in Japanese cuisine, Japanese traditional crafts, Hello Kitty Store and Japanese interior design. In Addition there is a food market, four floors of restaurants, and a number of green spaces where you can enjoy the terraces. Once you have shopped, dined and visited the planetarium and aquarium you can take the elevator to the top of Tokyo Skytree and the observation deck.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
This museum was opened in 1993 to preserve the historic heritage of Edo-Tokyo. The museum exhibits focus on Tokyo’s Edo period, culture and history; it follows the city’s progress through the Meiji and Showa periods up until recent years. Edo was Tokyo’s name from 1603 to 1868 when Japan was ruled by Tokugawa Shogunate; during this period many traditions were established and cultural developments were made. The museum building’s unique design reaches a height of 62.2 meters, the same height as the Edo Castle tower would have been. The building was designed to resemble a kurazukuri style storehouse and covers 30,000m².
The museum exhibits models of Edo and faithful reproductions of structures which stood in Edo. Visitors enter the museum by crossing a replica of the Nihonbashi Bridge and entering the Edo Zone where there is an introduction to politics during the Edo era. Here you can learn about how the Edo city was built, about the industry and daily life. There are displays focused on the lifestyle and culture during the Edo period including the Kabuki theatre and life in the row houses.
In the Tokyo Zone visitors can see the change from the Edo Era to the Tokyo Era as European and American influence escalated during the Meiji Era. Learn about how the industrial revolution and the Great Kanto Earthquake affected the city. See how the homes, industry and way of life changed following the Edo Era. The effects of WWII on the city are shown and the efforts made to reconstruct Tokyo following the war. There are special exhibit galleries where temporary exhibitions are hosted. The museum has a number of hands-on exhibits, life-size figures, models of historic towns, audio presentations and demonstrations of traditional crafts. The museum has an audio-visual Hall , a library and research facilities as well as the museum exhibit areas.
Museum of Modern Art Tokyo Kokuritsu Kindai Bijutsukan
This museum (MOMAT) is divided into three sections: art; craft and design and film. The art museum opened in 1952 and since then the premises have expanded, the main (art museum) building is located in Kitanomaru Park.
In the art section you can find one of the largest collections of Japanese art consisting of approximately 12,000 pieces. There are paintings, prints and sculptures mostly from the post-Meiji Period as well as some western art. The collection is displayed in rotation with about 200 pieces on show at any one time. There is a “Highlight Corner” where the most popular works are featured and there is a “Nihon-ga Corner” where this form of relaxing Japanese painting is featured. Among the valuable art in the museum collection are Yorozu Tetsugoro’s Nude Beauty (1912); Kishida Ryusei’s Road Cut through a Hill (1915) and Nakamura Tsune’s Portrait of Vasilii Yaroshenko. Many of the pieces are designated Important Cultural Properties. If you find the size of the museum overwhelming then you should head for the Highlight Corner to see the museum’s pick of the best art on display.
The museum annex, the Kogeikan Crafts Gallery displays crafts from Japan and some from around the world. In particular there are textiles, lacquer ware, ceramics and glassware on display. The museum is housed within the former headquarters of the Imperial Guard, the building was constructed in 1910 and is located next to the Inui Gate of the Imperial Palace.
The Kyobashi Building houses the National Film Center, a part of the museum where there are approximately 40,000 films and other archive materials related to film. There are permanent exhibitions as well as regular screenings.
The Imperial Palace
The imperial residence is a complex of buildings spread out across 3.41km² of lush landscaped gardens and grounds, it includes the palace itself, a museum, archive, administrative offices and the private residence of the present imperial family. The palace complex includes the Outer Garden, East Garden and the Kitanomaru Park. The palace is roughly in the center of Tokyo and is surrounded by Japan’s National Diet building, Prime Ministers Offices, government buildings, the financial district and is next to Tokyo train station.
The former Edo Castle was located on the present Imperial Palace grounds. Tokugawa Shogun ruled Japan from Edo Castle (1603-1867) until he was overthrown and had to vacate the castle, the castle was then renamed “Tokei-jo Castle and later in 1869 renamed again, this time as the Imperial Castle or Kojo. Edo Castle became the Imperial Palace but was destroyed by fire in 1873. The palace was rebuilt and visitors to the palace’s East Garden can see what remains of Edo Castle. The new palace constructed in 1888 stood until it was damaged in WWII and the palace’s reconstruction was only completed in 1968. Today the one storey palace building combines both traditional Japanese architecture and European architecture. The palace buildings include the Homeiden Banquet Hall; Seiden Function Hall; Chowaden Reception Hall, the palace’s largest structure; the Emperor’s office; Rensui Dining Room and the Chigusa Chidori Drawing Room. The Tokagakudo Music Hall is one of the highlights with mosaic tiles covering the outer surfaces.
Visitors enter from Kokyo Gaien (Outer Gardens) and face two bridges which lead into the inner palace grounds. The Nijubashi Bridge or Double Bridge at the Imperial Palace entrance is perhaps one of the most photoghraphed scenes in Tokyo. The inner grounds are only open to the public on two days a year (January 2nd, the New Year’s Greeting and December 23rd, the Emperor’s birthday). On these two days visitors may be lucky enough to see the royal family who makes several balcony appearances. During the rest of the year it is possible to tour the grounds but not enter the buildings.
Imperial Palace East Garden Higashi Gyoen
The Imperial Palace East Gardens are located in the inner palace area where Tokugawa Shogun (1603-1867) and later emperor Meiji (1868-1888) once resided in Edo Castle. The main buildings no longer exist but visitors can see the remains of walls, gates, moats, guardhouses and the foundation of the massive castle tower which stood on a hill. An elegant Japanese garden has been created at the foot of the hill where the secondary circle of defense (Ninomaru) once stood.
Visitors can enter the gardens for free from the Otemachi Gate. The well maintained gardens are at their brightest in March and April during cherry blossom season. The gardens cover 52 acres of Edo Castle’s former grounds. There are several areas within the garden; Ninomaru has a traditional Japanese design with ponds, small bridges and narrow paths; Sannomaru Shozokan features exhibitions of the Imperial art collection; Honmaru is where you will see the remains of the castle and other areas include a bamboo grove, rose garden and iris garden. One of the garden sections features a tree from each region of Japan. The garden’s planting has been designed so that there is always a beautiful show of color throughout the year and the garden offers a tranquil escape from the surrounding city.
