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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 新宿御苑

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden today

  • What it is: A large former imperial garden that combines Japanese, English landscape and French formal styles, plus a greenhouse. It is one of Tokyo's main cherry-blossom spots.
  • Getting there: Shinjuku Gate is a short walk from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station (Marunouchi Line). There are three gates: Shinjuku, Okido and Sendagaya.
  • Hours: 9:00–16:30 from October 1 to March 14 (last entry 16:00), with longer hours in spring and summer. Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday) and December 29–January 3.
  • Admission: Adults ¥500; students 16+ and seniors 65+ ¥250; 15 and under free. IC cards work at the gates, and e-tickets are sold through ASOVIEW.
  • Tip: The Chrysanthemum Exhibition runs November 1–15, 2026, and the garden opens every day during that period, including Mondays.
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Cherry blossoms late March–April; chrysanthemums and autumn leaves in November

Checked against: Shinjuku Gyoen – Admission (Ministry of the Environment) · Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (official). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.