Japanese Black Pine (Pinus Thunbergii)

There are approximately 2,000 Japanese Black Pine trees planted in the National Garden Plaza area. The inside of the Imperial Palace Garden consists mostly of dense woodland gardens, which are maintained in their natural condition. In contrast, this Garden area which is wide and of open design. The single plantation of Japanese Black Pines in this area creates a peaceful and solemn atmosphere.
The Japanese Black Pines woodland is considered to be one of the finest views in the National Gardens.
Before Edo Castle was built, this area was an inlet of Tolyo Bay, and thousands of Japanese Black Pines grew naturally along the shores of this inlet and Tokyo Bay. The first Japanese Black Pines were planted in the Garden Plaza area in 1888.