Go to The Imperial Palace East Gardens to see Ume blossoms which are very beautiful to enjoy. Read more.
A great way to spend a few hours away from Tokyo's heat and crowds. Beautiful garden cafe, lovely artwork and just a 10-15minute walk from Shinagawa station.
Come for the 500Yen morning set (sandwich and coffee), park yourself by the window, and enjoy watching sleepy salarymen wander to work from Yotsuya station.
Although they allow smoking here (yuck!) it's pretty well ventilated and spacious so you can breath and stretch easy. Good place to people watch if you're by the streetwise seating around 7amish m-f
