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lot of magnificent black pine trees, all manicured as is
the practice in Japanese gardens. The highlights for
Right: me, however, were three unbelievably lovely flower
One of the three stunning
flower arrangements at arrangements seen as we walked around the back of
the Imperial Palace. the palace. I could have stood and admired them for
hours – they were perfect. We were not allowed entry to
Middle:
These two trees in front the interior of the palace but could look inside the doors
of the Imperial Palace at the incredible hangings, used to separate ‘rooms’
were used to divide for the royal family and attendants when they were in
groups of soldiers.
residence. Towards the end of the tour, we came upon
Bottom: Below: a small garden with rocks, a waterfall, beautiful trees,
Some of our group in Views of the peaceful
front of the Imperial garden behind the rhododendrons and azaleas, so peaceful. Definitely the
Palace. Imperial Palace. best area of the palace grounds.

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