Japanese people skillfully utilize a limited lot as a "Tsubo-niwa",tiny garden,for a feast for the eyes.

Here in Kawagoe 20km north of Tokyo,we can easily catch sight of cozy gardens of this kind by the wayside as well as the inside of "Kita-in",old castle that was moved to this location from "Edo Castle" in the early 17th century. I highly recommend this city to foreign tourists because of its proximity from Tokyo and suitable size for walking around to discover Japan's beauty.

Licensed tour guide/travel assistant,
Masahisa Takaki.