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Entrance to Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Gardens, a real oasis in an urban jungle. Another waterfront garden with classic Japanese-style elements with a pond, pine trees, rocks, and stone lanterns. 135 views
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Bird's eye view of Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Gardens as seen from Hamamatsu World Trade Center104 views
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The buildings were destroyed in the Kanto Earthquake in 1923 and the property was donated to Tokyo in 1924 to commemorate the start of Emperor Showa's reign.73 views
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Bridge to Nakashima island68 views
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Pine trees and pond67 views
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Yukimi Stone Lantern65 views
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Kyu-Shiba-rikyu was first built in the 17th century and used as the residence of a number of nobles. Purchased from the Arisugawa family in 1875 by the Imperial Household Agency which made it the Shiba Detached Palace.63 views
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Dry waterfall61 views
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Tokyo Tower as seen from Hamamatsucho.61 views
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Tokyo Tower60 views
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Nakashima island59 views
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Bracing a pine tree for winter snow.58 views
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Stone monuments58 views
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World Trade Center in Hamamatsucho overlooked the garden. World Trade Center Building (世界貿易センタービル) in Hamamatsuchō was a 40-story commercial skyscraper. It was once Japan's tallest building in 1970.58 viewsThe building closed for good on June 30, 2021 and was torn down during Aug. 2021 to March 2023. The building will be replaced with a new World Trade Center building to be completed in March 2027.
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Tokyo Tower as seen from WTC Hamamatsucho.57 views
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Koi carp fish54 views
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Looking south toward Shinagawa.39 views
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Shinkansen snakes its way through.39 views
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Monorail to Haneda38 views
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Bird's eye view of Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Gardens as seen from Hamamatsu World Trade Center37 views
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Lookout deck on the World Trade Center in Hamamatsucho.36 views
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Bird's eye view of Kyu-Shiba Rikyu Gardens as seen from Hamamatsu World Trade Center.36 views
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Great views of Tokyo from the World Trade Center Building (世界貿易センタービル) in Hamamatsuchō, Tokyo.35 views
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Looking north toward Shimbashi.35 views
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Zojoji temple35 views
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