Apr 14, 2015 - 1 min read

Garden at the Tokyo National Museum

A hidden garden in Tokyo's Ueno Park

By Mandy Bartok

Community writer

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A woman in kimono strolls along the garden path

The museum's garden is home to six tea houses

The tea houses can be rented for private events or intimate tea ceremonies

The garden is only open in the spring, but a few maple trees seem to retain their red leaves year round

Cherry blossoms litter the path that rings the main pond

The garden is located behind the main building of the Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum is a fantastic year-round destination for any visitor, but those who stop in during the springtime will have the chance to wander the museum's traditional Japanese garden. Open only for a few weeks in April, the grounds boast six beautiful tea houses that were moved to the property from various regions in Japan. The blooming cherry trees are a true highlight, but even when the petals have fallen, the paths still make for a peaceful stroll. The garden is free with the purchase of any regular admission ticket to the museum.