Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Tokyo · Japan

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Japan
Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
Late March–April for cherry blossoms; November for autumn color
Budget
$
Accessibility
wheelchair-accessible
Coordinates
Open in maps

A 58-hectare national garden in central Tokyo containing three distinct garden styles: a French formal garden, an English landscape garden, and a traditional Japanese garden centered on a large pond. Established as an imperial garden in 1906, it holds over 1,000 cherry trees representing 65 varieties, making it a major blossom destination with a longer season than single-variety plantings. Entry is restricted to alcohol-free enjoyment, distinguishing it from livelier public parks during festival seasons.

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