Shinjuku Gyoen, National Garden in Japan
Shinjuku Gyoen is a spacious park with enchanting cherry blossoms.
Originally the residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period.
It blends three distinct styles: French Formal, English Landscape, and Japanese traditional.
The park is a popular spot for hanami during the spring season.
It has survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and bombings in WWII.
Location: Naitōmachi
Location: Sendagaya
Founder: Fukuba Hayato
Official opening: 1892
Website: env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen
Source: Wikimedia