Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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About Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
A sprawling 58-hectare garden combining Japanese, French, and English landscape styles. It's Tokyo's best cherry blossom viewing spot, with over 1,000 sakura trees of 19 varieties. The greenhouse and traditional tea house offer quiet respites from Shinjuku's neon chaos.
Address
11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014Best Time to Visit
Late March to early April for cherry blossoms; autumn for foliage
Location
Pro Tips
- No drones, tripods, or alcohol allowed inside the garden
- The ¥500 entry fee is one of Tokyo's best value attractions
- Bring a book and find a bench in the French garden section
- Go in autumn (mid-November) for stunning maple colors with fewer crowds
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