Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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Basic information
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| Address | 11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan |
| Access | 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Shinjuku-Gyoen Station. |
| Phone | TEL 03-3350-0151 |
| Website | Japanese Website English Website |
| Recommended flowers | Cherry blossoms: Late March – early April |
| Highlights | Just outside of Shinjuku, Tokyo’s largest downtown area, is Shinjuku Gyoen, a very popular park among foreign visitors to Japan. There are many large cherry trees in the vast garden. This park has many visitors throughout the year. |
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Guide to Enjoyment
Shinjuku Gyoen, an oasis in the heart of Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district, offers a captivating blend of traditional Japanese gardens, wide-open spaces, and, most notably, an extraordinary display of cherry blossoms each spring. With its multiple varieties of sakura trees, the garden promises an extended and diverse cherry blossom viewing experience, making it one of Tokyo’s premier hanami spots.
Introduction to Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of Tokyo’s largest and most popular parks, initially established as an imperial garden in the early 20th century. Today, it stands as a testament to garden design, combining three distinct styles: Japanese traditional, formal French, and English landscape.
Cherry Blossom Extravaganza
The park boasts over a thousand cherry trees, which means visitors can enjoy an array of sakura types, each with its unique bloom and beauty.
Highlights of Sakura Viewing
Early and Late Bloomers
– With varieties like the early-flowering Kanzakura and the late-blooming Kanzan, Shinjuku Gyoen offers a prolonged cherry blossom season.
Spacious Lawns
– The park’s vast lawns provide the perfect setting for picnicking under the blooming trees, allowing visitors to truly immerse themselves in the hanami experience.
Visitor’s Guide
Reaching Shinjuku Gyoen
Shinjuku Gyoen is easily accessible via a short walk from Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transport hubs. There’s a modest entrance fee, which ensures the park’s impeccable maintenance.
Other Attractions within the Park
Apart from sakura viewing, visitors can explore the traditional Japanese garden with its ponds and bridges, the formal French garden, the English landscape garden, and several historical structures, including a teahouse.
Nearby Attractions
Shinjuku’s Skyscraper District
– To the west of Shinjuku Station, you’ll find Tokyo’s modern skyscrapers, offering panoramic views from observation decks.
Kabukicho and Golden Gai
– For a taste of Tokyo’s nightlife, these areas provide a mix of modern entertainment and nostalgic alleyways filled with tiny bars and eateries.
