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Covering 58 hectares, Shinjuku Gyoen (新宿御苑) is one of Tokyo's largest parks. It was opened to the public in 1949, after it had served as a garden for the Imperial Family since 1903. Shinjuku Gyoen features three garden types: an English landscape garden with wide lawns, a traditional Japanese garden with teahouses and a symmetrically arranged, formal French garden. Furthermore, there are some forested areas and a greenhouse (the greenhouse is being reconstructed until 2011). Shinjuku Gyoen is home to a large number of cherry trees of more than a dozen different species, making the park one of Tokyo's most popular and pleasant hanami spots during late March and most of April. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

Shinjuku Gyoen has three gates: Shinjuku Gate is a 10 minute walk east from the "New South Exit" of JR Shinjuku Station, while Sendagaya Gate is a 5 minute walk from JR Sendagaya Station on the local Chuo/Sobu Line. Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line, at last, is a short walk from either the Okido or Shinjuku Gate. Orientation in Tokyo

Hours and Fees

Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Mondays, (Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) and from December 29 to January 3. There are no closure days during either the cherry blossom season (late March to late April), or the Chrysanthemum Exhibition (first half of November). Admission: 200 yen

Hotels and Ryokan

Shinjuku is a very popular district among tourists to stay thanks to its convenient location and abundance of shopping, entertainment and sightseeing opportunities. Many excellent four and five star hotels are located among the skyscrapers on the station's west side, while many cheaper options are concentrated on the east side and around the Kabukicho red light district. Read more in our Tokyo Hotel Guide

Sponsor Hotels Shin-Okubo International Hotel Opened in 2011. From 4000Yen. 5min walk from JR Shin-Okubo Sta. and Okubo Sta. Walking distance of Shinjuku downtown.

Recommended Hotels around Shinjuku - with lowest rates by selected hotel reservation websites Green Plaza Shinjuku Capsule A well maintained, large capsule hotel, ten minutes from the station. Men only. Hostelworld from $47 (1 person) from $94 (2 persons) Hotel Century Southern Tower The most conveniently located hotel in Shinjuku, just a few steps from the station entrance. Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku Just a few steps from Shinjuku Station, this hotel ranks among Tokyo's best values. Agoda from $152 (1 person) from $170 (2 persons) Keio Plaza Hotel One of Tokyo's most popular hotels and best values, a 5-10 minute walk from the station. Agoda from $212 (1 person) from $212 (2 persons) Park Hyatt Tokyo Hotel 5-star hotel featured in Lost in Translation, a 15 minute walk from the station. Agoda from $666 (1 person) from $665 (2 persons) Shinjuku Washington Hotel Usually the most affordable hotel in Shinjuku's skyscraper district. Agoda from $113 (1 person) from $137 (2 persons)

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