627921 Sun Jun 14 19:36:13 -0700 2009 4 45 Japan 0 4772862 hey everyone! long time reader, first time poster =) i'm on the hunt for a place in Tokyo that can do a great breakfast/early lunch with a lovely view of a japanese garden ... i'm hosting an after-wedding brunch (on a monday) and am looking for a place that is a bit different from the reception venue (restaurant luke in ) My first leaning is Chinzan-so, but the four seasons although amazing is a bit expensive, especially for all the guests. any other restaurants you know of that would fit the bill? Sun Jun 14 19:36:13 -0700 2009 1083580 nrt 1 4779416 Would Happoen in Shirokanedai work? http://www.happo-en.com/english/restaurant/index.html Or Gajoen in Meguro http://www.megurogajoen.co.jp/english/restaurant.html Grand Prince in Shinagawa has nice garden, but I believe they are quite expensive as well. I am sure there are others, though. Tue Jun 16 17:01:34 -0700 2009 4772862 185095 tokyofoodcast 2 4780270 How about Le Meridien Pacific at Shinagawa? Love the breakfast room facing the gardens, which I read somewhere used to belong to some member of the royal family. http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/Japan/Tokyo_to/Tokyo-969164/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Tokyo-Le_Meridien_Pacific-BR-1.html Wed Jun 17 01:48:54 -0700 2009 4779416 263674 penang_rojak 1 4783180 Two of my favorite gardens for lunch are Tofuya Ukai or Daigo. Daigo does kaiseki inspired shojin ryori (vegetarian), but you do not miss the meat. It is also has 2 Michelin stars if that means anything to you. http://www.ukai.co.jp/shiba/ (Ukai website in English) Wed Jun 17 20:09:07 -0700 2009 4772862 11720 Yukari 2 4783534 Wow! They look gorgeous but the prices are a bit much for a big group... I think I'll save Daigo/Tofuya Ukai for anniversary dinners instead =) Thu Jun 18 00:27:06 -0700 2009 4783180 1083580 nrt