There are spacious parks and verdant nature escapes within the city limits, perfect for enjoying the warmer weather. But Tokyo is also home to its fair share of beautiful Japanese gardens.

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Travel journalist Kevin Erickson has curated a list of the must-visit places in Japan ... an enchanting realm of nature where ...