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The Ministry of Environment Shinjuku Gyoen Office HP Link

ABOUT US

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to a “daimyo” (feudal lord) Naito, at the Edo era (1591). The government-managed agricultural experiment station was established in 1872, and after that it became imperial estate, completed in 1906 as an imperial garden. It developed as a palace garden for international diplomacy, re-designated as a national garden after the World War Ⅱ and opened to the public.

SHINJUKU GYOEN
HIGHLIGHTS

STYLE

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.
The garden was designed by French Landscaping designer and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.

HISTORICAL SITES

There are historical buildings that retain the history of the imperial gardens, such as the club house’s former Western-style rest station, which was built in the Meiji era, and the former Goryotei Pavillion, which was presented as a memorial for the Emperor Hirohito.

EAT & SHOP

Restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy seasonal views offer original lunches and sweets menus. The shop at resthouse has Shinjuku Gyoen original goods, souvenirs, soft ice cream and drinks. You can enjoy matcha tea at the tea room in the Japanese garden.

EVENTS

There are various events that are related to the nature and history of Shinjuku Gyoen throughout the year, such as the special exhibition of cherry blossoms in spring, the chrysanthemum exhibition and orchid exhibition, Noh perfomance and a photo contest.

FOUR SEASONS

Shinjuku Gyoen is an oasis in the heart of the city, where you can enjoy the seasonally varied atmosphere and rich nature, such as cherry blossoms in the spring, greenery in summer, autumn chrysanthemum flower exhibition and autumn leaves, greenhouse in winter and snow scene.

GREENHOUSE

In the oldest Western-style greenhouse built in the nineteenth century, where we grow tropical and subtropical plants, including orchids, and played a pioneering role in Japanese greenhouse horticulture. Rebuilt in 2012, it became an environmentally conservation greenhouse for preserving and displaying endangered species.

Shinjuku Gyoen Stroll map

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Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Period	Opening Hours	Gate Closes	Greenhouse Opening Hours
Oct.1 to Mar.14	9: 00AM ~ 4: 00PM	4: 30PM	9: 30AM ~ 3: 30PM
Mar.15 to Jun.30 Aug.21 to Sep.30	9: 00AM ~ 5: 30PM	6: 00PM	9: 30AM ~ 5: 00PM
Jul.1 to Aug.20	9: 00AM ~ 6: 30PM	7: 00PM	9: 30AM ~ 6: 00PM

Closed

Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday, closed on the next weekday)
Year-end & New-year days (Dec.29 to Jan.3)

Special Open Period (Open 7 days a week during the period)

Spring Mar.25 to Apr.24, Autumn Nov.1 to 15

Entrance Fee (cash only)

	Adults	Seniors(Over 65 years old)	Students	Children(Junior high school students / 15 and under)
General	500yen	250yen	250yen	FREE
Groups(30 people or more)	400yen *1	250yen	250yen	FREE

*1　Group discount applies to a party of 30 persons or more. No reservations are necessary.
※　Assistance dogs are also allowed to enter with visitors such as guide-dogs, service dogs and hearing assistance dogs.

Payment Options

Adults(16-64)	In addition to cash, credit cards, electronic money, and transportation system IC cards can be used to pay at the entrance gate. 【Ticket vending machines at the Shinjuku Gate, Ohkido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate】・Cash(Japanese yen only). ・Credit cards: JCB, VISA, MasterCard, DinersClub, AmericanExpress. ・E-commerce payment systmes:iD, nanaco, RakutenEdy, WAON, QUICPay, Japanese prepaid transportation smart cards (ICOCA, Suica, etcetera). ・QR code payment: PayPay, auPAY, d-pay, JKOPAY, Melpay, RakutenPay, Alipay, WeChatPay, UnionPay. 【Manned ticket windows at the Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate】・Cash(Japanese yen only). 【At the ticket offices at Shinjuku Gate, Ohkido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate: Cash】・Japanese prepaid transportation smart cards (ICOCA, Suica, et cetera).
Senior(65+) Students(Students up to 16)	Only cash is accepted. ・Seniors (65 and over) \250　※Valid ID required. Please purchase a ticket at a staffed counter. ・Students \250 ※Valid Student ID required. Please purchase a ticket at a staffed counter. 【Manned ticket windows at the Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate】・Cash(Japanese yen only).

Adults(16-64)

In addition to cash, credit cards, electronic money, and transportation system IC cards can be used to pay at the entrance gate.

【Ticket vending machines at the Shinjuku Gate, Ohkido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate】
・Cash(Japanese yen only).
・Credit cards: JCB, VISA, MasterCard, DinersClub, AmericanExpress.
・E-commerce payment systmes:iD, nanaco, RakutenEdy, WAON, QUICPay, Japanese prepaid transportation smart cards (ICOCA, Suica, etcetera).
・QR code payment: PayPay, auPAY, d-pay, JKOPAY, Melpay, RakutenPay, Alipay, WeChatPay, UnionPay.

【Manned ticket windows at the Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate】
・Cash(Japanese yen only).

【At the ticket offices at Shinjuku Gate, Ohkido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate: Cash】
・Japanese prepaid transportation smart cards (ICOCA, Suica, et cetera).

Senior(65+)
Students(Students up to 16)

Only cash is accepted.
・Seniors (65 and over) \250　※Valid ID required. Please purchase a ticket at a staffed counter.
・Students \250 ※Valid Student ID required. Please purchase a ticket at a staffed counter.

【Manned ticket windows at the Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate】
・Cash(Japanese yen only).

[Annual Passport]
Adult 2000yen, High school student 1000yen
Reception opening hours and locations　9:00AM to 1 hour before closing time in opening days(Depends on the season)
The passport will not be issued on free admission days.

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