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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.10 Aug.1 to Sep.30	9: 00AM ~ 5: 30PM	6: 00PM	9: 30AM ~ 5: 00PM
Jun.11 to Jul.31	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

	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 (not included in the group headcount)

*1　Group discount applies to a party of 30 persons or more. No reservations are necessary.
※　Group rates apply to groups of 30 or more paying visitors (including holders of valid annual passes).
※　Assistance dogs are also allowed to enter with visitors such as guide-dogs, service dogs and hearing assistance dogs.

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.

Payment Options

Admission Ticket (Same-Day Ticket)	Cash and select cashless payment methods (credit cards, transportation IC cards, electronic money, and QR code payments) are accepted. 【Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate Ticket Offices)】・Cash ・Credit Cards: JCB, VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, UnionPay ・Electronic Money: iD, nanaco, Rakuten Edy, WAON, QUICPay, Suica, PASMO, and other compatible transportation IC cards ・QR Code Payments: PayPay, au PAY, d Pay, Merpay, Rakuten Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay 【Entrance Gates (Shinjuku Gate, Ōkido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate)】・Transportation IC Cards only
Purchase E-ticket	※We recommend purchasing E-tickets in advance through “Asoview!” to ensure a smooth entry. https://www.asoview.com/channel/ticket/zBJRdYGezf/ticket0000043167/ ※Should the display appear in Japanese by any chance, please select “English” from the “Language” option at the bottom right of the screen. ※When entering the Shinjukugyoen, please scan the QR code displayed on your smartphone or other device at the entrance gate of Shinjuku, Okido, or Sendagaya Gate.

Admission Ticket (Same-Day Ticket)

Cash and select cashless payment methods (credit cards, transportation IC cards, electronic money, and QR code payments) are accepted.

【Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (Shinjuku Gate, Okido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate Ticket Offices)】
・Cash
・Credit Cards: JCB, VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, UnionPay
・Electronic Money: iD, nanaco, Rakuten Edy, WAON, QUICPay, Suica, PASMO, and other compatible transportation IC cards
・QR Code Payments: PayPay, au PAY, d Pay, Merpay, Rakuten Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay

【Entrance Gates (Shinjuku Gate, Ōkido Gate, and Sendagaya Gate)】
・Transportation IC Cards only

Purchase E-ticket

※We recommend purchasing E-tickets in advance through “Asoview!” to ensure a smooth entry.

https://www.asoview.com/channel/ticket/zBJRdYGezf/ticket0000043167/

※Should the display appear in Japanese by any chance, please select “English” from the “Language” option at the bottom right of the screen.
※When entering the Shinjukugyoen, please scan the QR code displayed on your smartphone or other device at the entrance gate of Shinjuku, Okido, or Sendagaya Gate.

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