Shinjuku Gyoen, National Garden and botanical park in Shinjuku, Japan
Shinjuku Gyoen is a National Garden and botanical park in Shinjuku, Japan, spanning 58 hectares with three different landscape styles. The Japanese, English, and French sections are linked by walking paths and open meadows.
The grounds were established in 1892 as an imperial residence and received their current form through landscape architect Fukuba Hayato. The site opened its gates to the public in 1906 for the first time.
The name comes from the Edo period and refers to the historic location in the Shinjuku district, while the three garden styles now form separate areas that visitors experience one after another. In the French section, people sit on lawns and watch the seasons change, while the English part with its winding paths invites walking.
The park opens from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:30 and 16:00, with entrance fees of 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for students. The three garden areas can be comfortably explored in one morning, with paths that are wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers.
The greenhouse preserves a collection of tropical and subtropical plants, displaying exotic flora from different climate zones throughout the year. The site also hosts 1,500 cherry trees and ranks among Japan's Top 100 spots for spring hanami celebrations.
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