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Shinjuku Gyo-en (新宿御苑, literally 'Shinjuku Imperial Garden') or Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large public garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period. It later became a garden under the management of Japan Imperial Household Agency.
Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. Located a short walk from Shinjuku Station, the park's spacious lawns, meandering walking paths and tranquil scenery provide a relaxing escape from the busy urban center around it.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a pleasant and refreshing escape from Tokyo's concrete cityscape. Once a feudal lord's domain, it later became the imperial garden for the imperial family, nobles and invited guests.
With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, Shinjuku Gyoen, the representative modern western-style garden in Meiji era, blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden.
Offering a green refuge since the Edo-period, Shinjuku Gyoen has been the perfect place to escape the city rush for many a generation of Tokyoites (imperial or otherwise). Only 10-minutes from Shinjuku Station, it has English and French gardens, a traditional Japanese garden and plenty of wide, open green spaces to enjoy.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Ministry of the Environment. annual schedule. ※The garden is open throughout the following periods. Special open period in spring (from March 25 to April 24) Chrysanthemum flower beds exhibition (from November 1 to November 15) Please download Adobe Reader (for free) to view PDF file.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo is one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens. Year round, it is a sublime open space to explore with gorgeous green gardens in the summer, an incredible tea-house plus landscaped ponds and special places.
What is Shinjuku Gyoen? Lush gardens, sprawling lawns, peaceful paths, and tucked-away groves make up a spacious park in the middle of Shinjuku. Originating from the Edo period as a feudal lord’s residence, it was owned privately by the Imperial Family.
Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the largest and most popular public gardens in Tokyo. The park is just a short walk from the well-known Shinjuku district and is particularly famous for its seasonal cherry blossoms.
The best hanami spot in Tokyo. During April, Tokyo is carpeted with soft pink cherry blossoms, and there's no shortage of hanami sites dotted throughout the city. Shinjuku's popular Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the best spots in all of Tokyo to soak up the vibrant spring atmosphere.