Shinjuku is one of the central (and ultra premier) areas in Tokyo for business, shopping and entertainment. Shinjuku Gyoen (Gyoen is 'garden' in Japanese), not to be confused with Shinjuku Central Park near the Metropolitan Government Office, thus serves as a respite from the hustle and bustle just beyond the garden walls.
Shinjuku Gyoen, the Gyoen that breaks the concrete monotony surrounding it, dates back to the Edo period and is one of Tokyo's largest parks that is especially popular during hanami or cherry blossoms season in spring. During autumn-winter, if you are lucky, you might chance upon a sakura in bloom (I found one!), but on the upside, the garden is awashed in pretty hues of orange, yellow and red. It's truly a park that wears a different face each season!
On a date?
Early or late?
And if you haven't realised, there are three distinct landscaping styles in Shinjuku Gyoen: French, English and traditional Japanese.
More on the Gyoen Greenhouse and Tea House coming up!
Cost: ¥50 – ¥200
Access: (Shinjuku Gate) JR Shinjuku Station South Exit (10 min walk) / Seibu Shinjuku Station (15 min walk) / Marunouchi Subway Shinjuku Gyoen Mae Station Exit 1 (5 min walk) / Toei Subway Shinjuku 3 Chome Station C1 & C5 Exit (5 min walk)
NB: More transport options when you follow the link.
Related Posts:
Japan Day 3 – Tokyo, Day 3:
- Shinjukugyeon National Garden 1 (where some cherry blossom trees bloomed)
- Shinjukugyeon National Garden 2
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (for a free panoramic view of the city)
- Meiji Jingu Shrine (disguised as a guide to visiting shrines)
- Yoyogi Park
- Shibuya (seeing Tokyo in a different light)
- Roppongi
Nice pictures. I'll be visiting the Ueno park tomorrow. I should go to the Shinjuku park sometime too!
ReplyDeleteHanami season? Envious!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the Sakura has already started to bloom this year :)
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