The Nezu Museum and gardens house art work collected by Nezu Kaichiro Sr., the industrialist and president of the Tobu Railway. The collection is strong in artwork, writings & calligraphy, and artifacts related to tea and tea ceremony. The traditional garden is built around a pond and features several tea houses.
Self Portrait
Entry garden
Entry walk
The architect Kuma Kengo sought to create an experience of "wa" or Japanese harmony in his design
Gardens
Carved Stone
Meandering path. The gardens display various patterns and construction techniques from various periods in Japan. The consistent use of stone, bamboo, and wood tie all of the elements together.
Boat in the channel which is currently dry due to lack of rain, and the weir being closed to preserve water in the upper pond.
Stone lantern
First glimpse of the pond
Likely the only boat I can afford in Tokyo
Extremely old stone lantern. 
This toe must get rubbed alot
Not sure what happens if you don't pay him, but I was not taking any chances
Cool stairs
yes, another lantern
The Keikan Sekkei Gang taking a break
I figured out a way to take some cool "blue & white" photos.
An interesting building on the way home. 
Cool 5th floor terrace 
Interesting vegetated building
BLue and white again. Interesting retail stores. Must really help with window shopping. 
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