Japan Series - Korakuen Gardens

Officially one of the three great gardens in Japan, the Korakuen is a vast sweep of lawns and ponds, crisscrossed with wide paths and bridges; at every turn, the eyes are feasted with changing vistas: the occasional tea house, man made hills, waterfalls, small shrines, cherry blossom groves, paddy fields, a guest house, with Okayama Castle as the backdrop.  On a bright clear winter morning, the tranquillity and serenity of the place was liberating.