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The Imperial Gardens sprawl out for acres around Erion Palace, and myriad delights of flora and fauna can be found in this beautiful, tranquil setting. Originally designed in the Bamboo Era by the famous gardener Capability Himene, the gardens have evolved over the years into the horticultural splendour one sees today. Winding paths in exquisite coloured mosaics lead through historic walled gardens, shady courts and elegant tree-lined avenues. Sparkling fountains play water piped from fresh mountain springs over peaceful statues in the many fountain courts, where low benches are shadily appointed under a glorious canopy of our native Sakura trees.

The gardens house a cornucopia of lovely and rare flowers, from numerous native species to unusual and exotic plants imported from abroad. The Imperial Gardens' collection of orchids is famous across all the known world; the highly skilled gardeners carefully cultivate and grow new types in fascinating and different colours. Right in the heart of the gardens lies The Garden of the Rose Princess, a tiny gem with a rose quartz statue of the legendary princess which historians have been unable to date. This charming garden features a variety of roses, the scent of which is said to be heavenly.