It is strange that I never noticed that just a few meters from busy Takeshita Dori in Harajuku there is something quite calm. But then if you don't walk past Takeshita Dori on Meiji Dori, in the opposite direction of Laforet, you might not notice the really large stone lanterns and torii.
But it's worth noticing if you want to escape from that crowded area. For here there is a feeling of lush green.
And paper lanterns tempt you to walk forward.
To where you will discover a Japanese garden with a pond full of koi.
The walk way entices you to go further.
But first there are these colorful koi demanding your attention.
In fact, it feels like another world here.
The noise that drifts over from Takeshita Dori is noticed less as you look at the lovely landscaping.
Even the ducks find it nice to rest here amid the koi.
The path still is tempting, with a torii that is turning green to match the surrounding plants.
But first you have to take a moment to watch the koi swim by in the placid waters.
A view of serenity.
And even though eventually you move on, the green of the garden goes with you.
Because the contrast of the Togo Shrine Japanese garden to the surrounding area is remarkable and so relaxing in busy Harajuku.
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