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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen is a serene escape in the bustling city of Tokyo, offering a blend of traditional Japanese landscaping and Western-style gardens. Visitors can explore different themed areas, including a greenhouse and a traditional tea house.
Address
Shinjuku City 160-0014
Japan
Website
Hours of Operation
- Sunday · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday · 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Highlights
- Shinjuku Gyoen covers approximately 144 acres and features Japanese, French, and English garden styles.
- Originally an imperial garden, it was opened to the public in 1949.
- It houses over 20,000 trees and nearly 1,500 cherry trees.
You might want to ask
- Shinjuku Gyoen is typically open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with last entry at 4:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays, or the following day if Monday is a public holiday.
- Yes, there is an entrance fee of around 500 yen for adults. Children under junior high school age can enter for free.
- The best time to see cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April, depending on the weather conditions each year. The garden features over a thousand cherry trees of various varieties.
- Yes, Shinjuku Gyoen has several restrooms throughout the garden and a few cafes and refreshment stands where visitors can purchase snacks and drinks.
- Photography for personal use is allowed throughout the garden, but commercial photography requires prior permission from garden management.