{"id":21392,"date":"2022-12-24T17:45:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T08:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/?p=21392"},"modified":"2024-04-09T18:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T09:45:03","slug":"lunch-with-a-gentle-breeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/lunch-with-a-gentle-breeze","title":{"rendered":"A Delightful Outdoor Lunch at Hibiyasaro in Tokyo&#8217;s Hibiya Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you can visit Tokyo, take a lunch break at Hibiya Park, which is next to the Imperial Palace. I had a delightful outdoor lunch at a restaurant in the park called Hibiyasaro. The restaurant\u2019s setting was lovely, surrounded by lush green trees in the city\u2019s heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m16!1m12!1m3!1d3241.1365269294747!2d139.75602049576682!3d35.67364015525357!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!2m1!1z5pel5q-U6LC35YWs5ZyS!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1671864068675!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked from JR Yurakucho Station to Hibiya Park, about a 10-minute walk away. Once I arrived at the park, I entered through the Yurakumon Gate, located across from the Imperial Palace and facing it across the moat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122411.webp\" alt=\"This photograph depicts an exterior light fixture at the Yurakumon Gate in Hibiya Park.\" class=\"wp-image-21430\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The stone structure with retro street lights in the photo is the Yurakumon Gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\"><br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined array key \"is_admin\" in <b>\/home\/unlapin\/careerchange-diary.com\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes\/sango-theme\/library\/gutenberg\/dist\/classes\/Toc.php<\/b> on line <b>113<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined array key \"is_category_top\" in <b>\/home\/unlapin\/careerchange-diary.com\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes\/sango-theme\/library\/gutenberg\/dist\/classes\/Toc.php<\/b> on line <b>118<\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<b>Warning<\/b>:  Undefined array key \"is_top\" in <b>\/home\/unlapin\/careerchange-diary.com\/public_html\/wp-content\/themes\/sango-theme\/library\/gutenberg\/dist\/classes\/Toc.php<\/b> on line <b>124<\/b><br \/>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-0\">Hibiyasaro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After entering the park and walking straight ahead, I noticed an elegant white building on my right. This building, surrounded by green trees, was Hibiyasaro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-sango-with-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122405.webp\" alt=\"This illustration is a map of Hibiya Park.\" class=\"wp-image-21429\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Metropolitan, Hibiya Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiyasaro is a beer restaurant established in 1949. It is located on the right (north) side of Flowerbed 1, as indicated on the right side of the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant was designed to blend in with the trees in the park. I visited on a weekday afternoon and was seated without waiting, although about 90% of the seats were occupied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122403.webp\" alt=\"This image depicts the Hibiyasaro, with outdoor tables and chairs on the ground floor. The restaurant is situated amidst lush greenery, with numerous trees nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-21431\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After being seated, I requested a beer. The restaurant boasts tables with views of the park\u2019s trees, and I found it quite enjoyable to relax on the outdoor terrace with a beer, surrounded by the beautiful greenery. It was a refreshing experience for both my body and soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122412.webp\" alt=\"This photograph showcases draft beer poured into a glass mug on an outdoor table, with the trees of Hibiya Park in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-21433\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-1\">Bangkok Gapao Rice with Jyoshu Mochi Pork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I ordered the \u201cSerious Bangkok Gapao Rice with Jyoshu Mochi Pork\u201d from the lunch menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122408.webp\" alt=\"This photograph displays a serving of &quot;Bangkok Gapao Rice&quot; with Jyoshu Mochi Pork on a silver plate, topped with a fried egg.\" class=\"wp-image-21434\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cBangkok Gapao Rice\u201d was presented on a silver plate. The dish had a spicy flavor with a hint of chili pepper, but the seasoning was well-balanced for my taste. Mixing in a half-cooked egg added depth to the flavor and helped to mellow it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-2\">No. 1 Popular Tokyo 36 Rice with Japanese Chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish is the \u201cNo. 1 Popular Tokyo 36 Rice with Japanese Chicken.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122402.webp\" alt=\"This photograph showcases the No. 1 Popular Tokyo 36 Rice with Japanese Chicken, served on a silver plate. The dish is topped with a fried egg.\" class=\"wp-image-21435\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This dish was Gapao Rice with a refined spicy flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-3\">Hibiya Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiya Park is located in central Tokyo, just a 10-minute walk from Ginza. This park has an area of approximately 161,637 square meters (40 acres). Many people enjoy the seasonal flowers and greenery found in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122404.webp\" alt=\"This photograph depicts the stone walls of Edo Castle, which still stand in Hibiya Park. A sign in front of the wall reads &quot;Hibiya Mitsuke Site.&quot; In front of the stone wall, azalea flowers are in full bloom.\" class=\"wp-image-21436\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiya Park was Japan\u2019s first Western-style park, opened in 1903. In 2023, the park will celebrate its 120th anniversary. The area around the park used to be a sea called Hibiya Inlet, which was reclaimed with earth and sand by the Tokugawa Shogunate during the urban development of Edo (Tokyo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the reclamation of the inlet, this land served as the residence of feudal lords until the end of the Edo period. It was repurposed as an army training camp during the Meiji era (1868-1912). Later, due to the poor quality of the ground, it was developed into a park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-4\">Fountain and Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, we went for a walk in the park. Hibiya Park covers an area of 161,636m\u00b2 (40 acres). In the center of the park, a large fountain shot water as high as 12 meters.The skyscraper in the background beyond the fountain is Tokyo Midtown Hibiya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122413.webp\" alt=\"This photograph shows the fountain in Hibiya Park, with the Tokyo Midtown Hibiya skyscraper in the background. The water from the fountain shoots up to a height of 12 meters. The Tokyo Midtown Hibiya building is a 191.46-meter-tall, 35-story high-rise.\" class=\"wp-image-21437\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the base of the building was a pond called Shinjiike (heart character pond). The pond was created by preserving a section of the moat from Edo Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122409.webp\" alt=\"This photograph shows the Shinjiike pond in Hibiya Park. It is called a &quot;heart-shaped pond&quot; in Japanese because of its heart-like shape.\" class=\"wp-image-21438\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-5\">Hibiya Moat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you exit the Yurakumon Gate of Hibiya Park, you\u2019ll find the Imperial Palace\u2019s Hibiya Moat across Harumi-dori Avenue to your left. On the right side of the moat, you\u2019ll come across buildings like the Daiichi Seimei Kan and the Imperial Theater. The trees in the outer gardens of the Imperial Palace, the moat, and the towers all contribute to a peaceful and harmonious scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122410.webp\" alt=\"This photograph shows the moat of the Imperial Palace as seen from Yurakumon Gate in Hibiya Park. The Imperial Palace is located on the left side of the moat, while tall buildings can be seen on the right side.\" class=\"wp-image-21439\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The former Dai-Ichi Seimei Kan once served as the headquarters for the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during Japan\u2019s occupation after World War II. The building was returned to Japan in 1952. Still, the room where General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces, held his office was preserved as the MacArthur Memorial Room. It remains in its original state today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A giant turtle used to swim leisurely in the moat. Thanks to efforts to improve the water quality since around 1965, the water quality has improved, allowing a diverse ecosystem to return to the ditch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hibiyasaro-2022122407.webp\" alt=\"This photo shows a turtle swimming in a moat approximately 30 cm in length.\" class=\"wp-image-21440\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hibiya Park is situated in the heart of Tokyo, just a short 10-minute walk from Ginza. If you can visit Tokyo, we highly recommend stopping by this park. It is a peaceful and natural oasis amid the city, providing a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle. Please take some time to relax and enjoy all that Hibiya Park has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sgb-block-simple sgb-box-simple sgb-box-simple--title-overwrap sgb-box-simple--with-border\"><div style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);color:var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main)\" class=\"sgb-box-simple__title\">Here are some articles about dining in Tokyo.<\/div><div class=\"sgb-box-simple__body\" style=\"border-color:var(--wp--preset--color--sango-main);background-color:#FFF\"><div class=\"catpost-cards catpost-cards--column-2 catpost-cards--column-mobile-1\">\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_wrap\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c_linkto\" href=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/kirin-city-in-ginza-has-not-only-great-beer-but-also-great-food\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c_linkto_img_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KIRIN-City-in-Ginza-20230107-08-520x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumb-520 size-thumb-520 wp-post-image\" alt=\"This picture shows a baked &quot;potato noodles&quot; dish with whitebait, approximately 20 cm in diameter, and garnished with chopped green shiso and nori seaweed.\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_text\">\n\t\t\t\tExperience Delicious Beer and Unique Cuisine at KIRIN City in Tokyo\t\t\t\t<time class=\"pubdate sng-link-time dfont\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2023-01-07\">2023-01-07<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_wrap\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c_linkto\" href=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/we-had-an-elegant-meal-for-lunch-at-a-chinese-restaurant-called-amber-palace-located-in-the-palace-hotel-next-to-the-imperial-palace\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c_linkto_img_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Palace-Hotel-Amber-Palace-20221231-03-520x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumb-520 size-thumb-520 wp-post-image\" alt=\"This photo shows a plate with an assortment of appetizers. The white container holds Jinhua pork mata yaki, roasted pork with skin, chilled jellyfish, and stir-fried green beans with XO sauce.\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_text\">\n\t\t\t\tDining at the Palace Hotel\u2019s Amber Palace: A Chinese Restaurant in Tokyo Offering Delicious Peking Duck and More\t\t\t\t<time class=\"pubdate sng-link-time dfont\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2023-01-02\">2023-01-02<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_wrap\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c_linkto\" href=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/delicious-beer-and-barbecue-outdoors\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c_linkto_img_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Beer-Garden-in-the-Fores-20221227-26-520x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumb-520 size-thumb-520 wp-post-image\" alt=\"This photograph shows a dish featuring a raw lamb shoulder and assorted vegetables. The lamb is stir-fried with bean sprouts, carrots, and green peppers in a black iron pan.\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_text\">\n\t\t\t\tExperience Summer in Tokyo: A Delicious Outdoor Lunch with Beer at the Forest Beer Garden in Meiji Shrine Outer Garden\t\t\t\t<time class=\"pubdate sng-link-time dfont\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2022-12-30\">2022-12-30<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_wrap\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c_linkto\" href=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/pokemon-cafe-is-a-sacred-place-of-pokemon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c_linkto_img_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pokemon-Cafe-2022122411-520x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumb-520 size-thumb-520 wp-post-image\" alt=\"This illustration represents the logo of the Pokemon Cafe. It depicts Pikachu, dressed as a chef wearing a scarf and a cook's hat, inside a coffee cup.\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_text\">\n\t\t\t\tExperience the magic of Pok\u00e9mon at The Pok\u00e9mon Cafe in Tokyo: A Must-Visit Destination for Pok\u00e9mon Fans.\t\t\t\t<time class=\"pubdate sng-link-time dfont\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2022-12-27\">2022-12-27<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_wrap\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c_linkto\" href=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/beer-wine-grill-ginza-lion-is-a-recommended-restaurant-that-serves-delicious-beer-and-cheese-fondue\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c_linkto_img_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20191117_121938-2-768x432-2-520x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumb-520 size-thumb-520 wp-post-image\" alt=\"This picture shows the bread with cheese being taken out of the pan. The cheese is dripping from the bread.\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_text\">\n\t\t\t\tGinza Lion Ginza 7-chrome: A Delicious and Historic Restaurant That\u2019s a Must-Visit for Beer and Food Lovers\t\t\t\t<time class=\"pubdate sng-link-time dfont\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2023-04-27\">2023-04-27<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_wrap\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c_linkto\" href=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/en\/soseki-natsume-and-junichiro-tanizakis-favorite-snack-kuya-monaka-is-a-famous-confectionery-in-ginza\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"c_linkto_img_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/careerchange-diary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022-11-12_10-36-00-520x298.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumb-520 size-thumb-520 wp-post-image\" alt=\"The photo shows Kuuya Monaka served on a blue round plate. It measures 5 cm in length and 3 cm in width and is shaped like a gourd. The word &quot;\u7a7a\u4e5f\uff08Kuuya\uff09&quot; is inscribed in Japanese in the center of the burnt glutinous rice skin. When the monaka is split in half, it is filled with crushed sweet bean paste.\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c_linkto_text\">\n\t\t\t\tKuuya Monaka is a confectionery available in Ginza. It was a favorite of Japan\u2019s literary giants.\t\t\t\t<time class=\"pubdate sng-link-time dfont\" itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2022-11-24\">2022-11-24<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you can visit Tokyo, take a lunch break at Hibiya Park, which is next to the Imperial Palace. 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