Hama-rikyu gardens

I had never heard about Hama-Rikyu gardens before going there. I must say that it has been a very nice experience. 

Hama-Rikyu gardens have the typical features of the Edo era feudal lord’s gardens with a tidal pond and two duck hunting grounds. They are separated in two sections : the south part whose center is the Daimyo (feudal lord) garden and the south one, developed after the Meiji period.

Located next to Tokyo Bay, they have the only remaining pond, Shioiri-no.ike, using sea water within Tokyo. The rise and fall of the tide  make the sluice gate open and shut to regulate the level of water and as a result, a lot of sea water fishes live in the pond. 

Falconers in the park 

Tea ceremony at the tea house