Shinjuku Gyoen, A serene oasis amidst Tokyo's urban bustle

11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-to

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Introduction

Shinjuku Gyoen is a famous park located in the center of Tokyo, known for its combination of Japanese and French gardens. It covers an area of approximately 58 hectares. The park features a variety of trees including cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, evergreens, and snow-white scenes throughout the year. It is one of the most renowned flower-viewing spots in Tokyo. In history, during the Edo period, Naito Kiyonari bestowed this land upon his trusted vassals, initially for strategic purposes. It later served as an agricultural experimental field and eventually established with a greenhouse and Japanese garden. The park suffered extensive damage during the bombings in 1945. After its reconstruction in 1947, it became one of Japan's three major national parks along with the Imperial Palace Outer Garden and Kyoto Imperial Garden. However, this park remains a beautiful garden that combines European and Japanese styles, perfectly harmonizing with its location in the bustling city center, embodying the concept of "urban green space."

Address

11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-to

Opening hours

9:00-16:00, closed at 16:30
Closed from December 29 to January 3 of next year, closed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday in Japan, it will be postponed to Tuesday)
Open seven days a week from March 25 to April 24 and November 1 to November 15.

Transportation

JR, Keio, and Odakyu lines: 10-minute walk from the south exit of Shinjuku Station / Seibu Shinjuku Line: 15-minute walk from Seibu Shinjuku Station / Marunouchi Line: 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station / Fukutoshin Line: 5-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station / Toei Shinjuku Line: 5-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station.

Phone +81-3-3350-0151

Website http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/index.html