Highlights and access methods of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Tokyo Prefecture)
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Shinjuku Gyoen is a modern Western-style garden located in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo. In addition to three types of gardens - a Japanese landscape garden, a landscape garden, and a formal garden - it also features areas such as the "Mother and Child's Forest," where you can interact with nature and wildlife. It's also known as a popular spot for cherry blossoms, attracting many tourists in the spring. Furthermore, it's loved as a park where you can experience the changing seasons of nature.
In this article, we will explain the attractions of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo Prefecture and how to access it for those who are traveling to Japan from overseas.
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(Prefecture : Tokyo , Category : Parks and Gardens)
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Highlights of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Shinjuku Gyoen is a modern Western-style garden located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, spanning a vast area. It is a paid park with specified opening hours. It is also known as a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, bustling with people during the cherry blossom season.
Shinjuku Gyoen comprises three types of gardens: a Japanese landscape garden, an English landscape garden, and a French formal garden. The Japanese garden centers around the Tamamo Pond, forming a strolling garden where you can walk around the pond. The English landscape garden features large trees growing naturally around a spacious lawn, with high-rise buildings of Shinjuku towering in the background. The tallest tree is a Tulip Tree, the symbol of Shinjuku Gyoen. The French formal garden has a rose flower bed in the center, surrounded by symmetrically planted rows of plane trees, stretching for 200 meters.
Moreover, the 'Mother and Child Forest' is an area designed for parents and children to interact with nature and wildlife. Regular events for nature learning targeted at parents and children are held, so those interested are encouraged to check the details on the official website.
In addition, there is a greenhouse where you can observe a variety of plants, and historical buildings like the Old Western-style Rest House and the Old Shinjuku Gate Guardhouse. Shinjuku Gyoen, where you can touch the richness of nature in each season, can truly be called an oasis in the city. Why not take some time to visit and enjoy the park?
Address and access method of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
The address of Shinjuku Gyoen is "11 Naito-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo". The nearest station is Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. It's about a 5 minute walk from the station. Or JR Shinjuku Station. It's about a 10 minute walk from the station.
Attractions near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Several notable attractions are located near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden:
Golden Gai
This is a unique area filled with over 200 tiny bars, clubs, and eateries crammed into narrow alleyways. It's a great place to experience Tokyo's vintage charm and enjoy a drink with the locals.
Shinjuku Ni-chome
Recognized as Tokyo's hub for the LGBTQ+ community, Ni-chome is filled with numerous bars, clubs, and shops. It's a beacon of diversity and acceptance, with a vibrant nightlife scene that is welcoming to all.
Omoide Yokocho
Often referred to as "Memory Lane" or "Piss Alley," Omoide Yokocho is a narrow lane lined with tiny eateries serving yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), soba noodles, and more. It offers an old-school dining experience that transports you back to post-war Japan.
Other information about Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Official site about Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden :
https://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/index.html
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( Written by Tatsuo Ikura )
