Shinjuku Gyoen

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.

Location: Naitōmachi

Location: Sendagaya

Inception: 1892

Founders: Fukuba Hayato

Official opening: May 1, 1906

Operator: 環境省

Part of: Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-16:00; December 29-January 03 off

Phone: +81333500151

Website: https://fng.or.jp/shinjuku

GPS coordinates: 35.68717,139.71064

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:02