Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is a large park located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its beautiful gardens and cherry blossoms. The park was originally built as a private garden for the Naito family in the early 1900s, but was later turned into a public park in 1949 after World War II.
Shinjuku Gyoen is known for its three distinct gardens: the Japanese Traditional Garden, the French Formal Garden, and the English Landscape Garden. The Japanese Traditional Garden is designed to be a representation of the Edo period gardens, while the French Formal Garden is designed to be a representation of a formal European garden. The English Landscape Garden is designed to be a representation of an English garden.
In addition to the gardens, Shinjuku Gyoen also has a large greenhouse, where visitors can see a variety of exotic plants and flowers from around the world. The park is also a popular spot for picnics and relaxation and is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.
Getting there
From Tokyo Station to Shinjuku Gyoen:
| Train | Tokyo Station ↓ Marunouchi Line ↓ 16 minutes (7 stops) Shinjuku-gyoen-mae Station ↓ Walk about 3 minutes ↓ Shinjuku Gyoen (Cost 210 yen) |
Details
| Hours | October 1st to March 14th / 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM March 15th to June 30th / 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM July 1st to August 20th / 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM August 21st to Sptember 30th / 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Closed on Mondays. |
| Admission | Adults: 500 yen Age 65 and above: 250 yen High school and university students: 250 yen |
| Phone | +81 3-3350-0151 |
| Address | 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014 |
| Resources | https://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/english/index.html |
