Tokyo | Head to the Old Furukawa Gardens in summer for a castle afternoon tea experience

🌹This is a niche but stunning place, drawn here by my fascination with castles and love for roses. I didn't see the roses in full bloom, but I did see the combined Japanese-Western style garden, which was truly worth it!

📍【Retro Western-style Castle】
I've always adored castles, especially the large, retro ones with their own big gardens. Outside is a vast Western-style garden filled with various roses, which is quite spectacular when in full bloom. If you have time, you can enter the castle to explore and enjoy a British-style afternoon tea on the castle's balcony.

📍【Exquisite Japanese-style Garden】
Walking down from the Western-style garden, you'll find a Japanese-style garden. It's surprising how these two completely different styles of gardens can blend together so well. Stroll along the jungle path, listen to the babbling waterfall, and admire the deep mountain scenery of Japan, with a new view at every step, filled with the unique Zen spirit of Japan.

📍【Practical Tips】
1. Garden admission is 150 yen, and there's an additional 400 yen fee to visit the buildings.
2. The best time to visit is during the Rose Festival in May-June.
3. If you like taking photos, make sure to reserve 2 hours, it's super photogenic.
4. Try the garden's limited-edition rose ice cream, 250 yen each, very tasty.

📍【How to Get There】
Location: 1 Chome Nishigahara, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Opening hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
Public transportation:
7 minutes walk from JR Kamikitazawa Station
7 minutes walk from Nishigahara Subway Station