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Shinjuku Gyoen, National Garden and botanical park in Shinjuku, Japan

The 58-hectare garden combines three distinct landscape styles with Japanese, English, and French sections connected by walking paths and open meadows.

Initially created as an imperial residence in 1892, the garden underwent extensive modifications before opening to the public in 1906 under landscape architect Fukuba Hayato.

The garden features 1,500 cherry trees and holds a significant position in Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots for spring hanami celebrations.

The garden operates from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:30 and 16:00, with entrance fees of 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for students.

The garden's greenhouse maintains a collection of tropical and subtropical plants, providing a year-round display of exotic flora from various climate zones.

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: May 28, 2025 11:44

Botanical gardens and plant diversity worldwide

These botanical gardens are research centers with greenhouses, plant collections and exhibitions. They maintain native and exotic plant species in designed gardens. The grounds present different climate zones with corresponding vegetation, from tropical rainforests to desert plants. Visitors find scientific information about botany.

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