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Japanese Garden located in Edogawabashi, Tokyo, Japan

The area surrounding Chinzan-so has long been famous for its scenic beauty and was known as "Tsubaki-Yama" (Mt. Camellia). It was also here that Primce Arimoto Yamagata built his mansion during the Meiji Era and named it Chinzan-so, or 'Camellia House.' Making best use of the area's undulating landscape the garden is considered a masterpiece of design. Records show that Prince Yamagata held a number of important conferences with aides and other dignitaries here at Chinzan-so. Later, Baron Heitaro Fujita transferred the Main Three Story pagoda and placed other important cultural assets to add to the taste and elegance of the garden; otherwise, leaving it intact according to the Primce's wishes.

Chinzan-so has become a priceless cultural asset and is considered a 'jewel in the heart of Tokyo', popular with visitors from Japan and overseas for its timeless beauty throughout the four seasons.