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Mukōjima hyakkaen
向島百花園

Mukōjima hyakkaen garden


A flower garden built by Sahara Kikū in 1805. A pond, long and narrow in its north-south dimension, was dug in the eastern part, with paths laid out along the length and breadth of the garden, and flowering trees of the four seasons and stone monuments placed along the walkways. It is an important example showing the life of citizens in the Edo period. It is designated a national historic site and scenic spot, and is located in Sumida ward, Tokyo.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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