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During April Tokyo is carpeted with soft pink cherry blossoms, and there’s definitely no shortage of hanami sites dotted throughout the city. But Shinjuku’s popular Gyoen Garden is one of the best spots in all of Tokyo to really soak up the vibrant Spring atmosphere.
- 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-to
Mar 1, 2024 · Garden Opening Hours: from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (Gates close at 7:00 pm) Facilities: *Please note the Old Imperial Rest House will be closed from Aug. 22, 2023 due to maintenance. We will update the schedule for reopening when the date is determined.
Apr 10, 2022 · To avoid queues and crowds and prevent COVID-19 infection, Shinjuku Gyoen requires advance booking from March 19 to April 10, 2022. Purchase or reserve time-specified e-tickets or tickets via Asoview website and admission tickets at the ticket counter.
Mar 12, 2024 · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑) is a natural oasis in the heart of Shinjuku! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of cherry blossoms in the spring, the stunning autumn foliage, and a variety of flora all year round.
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Shinjuku Gyoen originated during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence. Later it was converted into a botanical garden before being transferred to the Imperial Family in 1903 who used used it for recreation and the entertainment of guests. The park was almost completely destroyed during World War II, but was eventually rebui...
The oldest is a traditional Japanese landscape garden featuring large ponds dotted with islands and bridges. Well manicured shrubs and trees surround the water together with several pavilions and the Kyu Goryotei (also called the Taiwan Pavilion) which was built on the occasion of the wedding of the Showa Emperor. A chrysanthemum exhibit is held du...
The park's other main gardens include a symmetrically arranged formal French garden, and an English landscape garden featuring wide, open lawns surrounded by flowering cherry trees. The rest of the park consists of forested areas, lawns and several structures including a restaurant, an information center and an art gallery. There is also a beautifu...
Shinjuku Gyoen is home to a large number of cherry trees of more than a dozen different varieties. From late March to early April, more than 400 somei yoshino trees blossom around the English garden turning the lawns into one of Tokyo's most popular and pleasant hanami spots. In addition, the park has numerous early and late blooming cherry trees w...
Shinjuku Gyoen is also nice to visit during autumn when the leaves change. There are a lot of different types of trees that change colors around the park, however the maple trees are particularly beautiful and can be seen in large numbers around the Japanese garden and Momijiyama (maple mountain) on the park's eastern side. The colors typically app...
Shinjuku Gate is a ten minute walk east from the \"New South Exit\" of JR Shinjuku Station or a five minute walk from Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line. Okido Gate is also a five minute walk from Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line. Finally, Sendagaya Gate is a five minute walk from JR Sendagaya Station on th...
Mar 31, 2023 · Cherry Blossom Night Garden at Shinjuku Gyoen. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is beautiful during the day, but have you ever wanted to check it out after hours? For sakura season this year, the park is collaborating with art collective Naked to provide you with a never-before-seen experience.
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May 17, 2024 · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Cherry Blossom. We visited in the spring and saw gorgeous red and yellow ginko trees, spring flowers plus the sakura cherry blossom had just started to burst forth – definitely a great spot for hanami and cherry blossom spotters.
