Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, Tokyo

What's in a name? A rose by another name would smell just as sweet! Shakespeare couldn't say it better. The Kyu-Furukawa Garden is famous for its rose garden. Here, the roses are named after famous people. So you can even call the rose Princess Michiko or Charles-De-Gaulle. It even goes to the extent of naming the flower after cities and virtues. So you can always expect something like 'Paris' flower or 'Kyoto' flower. This garden is a must visit because it has a 10m high waterfall, a miniature replica of a gorge and an 'Oku-No-In' style stone lantern. Even the pond at this garden is shaped like the Japanese kanji for heart. Admission is free for Jr. High school students and Elementary school students residing in Tokyo.