Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period. Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999. The centerp

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Shinchi Teien or Sacred Pond Garden was established during the early Meiji period. Left dormant for many years, it was restored in 1999. The centerpiece is a serene pond with strolling paths around it. This secret garden is located adjacent to controversial Yasukuni Shrine.

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Location: Yasukuni Shrine, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
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