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Meiji-jingū Gyoen

On the grounds of Meiji-jingū (accessed via the shrine's main approach) is the strolling garden, Meiji-jingū Gyoen. It once belonged to a feudal estate; after it came under imperial control, the Meiji Emperor himself designed the iris garden to please the Empress Shōken. There are peaceful walks, a good dose of privacy at weekdays, and spectacular irises in June.

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