Next we went to Ritsurin Kouen Park, which was this insanely huge garden with lots of ponds and pavilions…it was out of control big. Seriously. I think we spent at least an hour and a half there and didn’t even take it all in…although we spent quite a lot of time watching the koi swim because S-ko’s friend’s son just couldn’t get enough—he would cry when we tried to get him to leave, it was pretty funny. Anyway, the garden was just totally amazing…the mountains in the background we just the perfect finishing touch…what can I say, it was just spectacular! If you’re into amazing gardens, Japan is definitely the place for you!