Shinjuku Gyoen
Medium crowdKantoTokyo, Tokyo
Peak Bloom
March 27
→ April 10
Trees
1,500+
Crowds
Medium crowd
Region
Kanto
About this spot
A spacious national garden with 1,500 cherry trees of 65 varieties. The longest blooming season in Tokyo thanks to its variety of species.
Highlights
- ✓1,500 trees / 65 varieties
- ✓Longest bloom season
- ✓Alcohol-free zone
- ✓Greenhouse
Getting There
5 min walk from Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
⭐ Why visit this spot
- ✓Tokyo's longest cherry blossom season — 65 varieties extend bloom from late March through late April.
- ✓Alcohol-free policy keeps the atmosphere calm and family-friendly versus rowdier Ueno.
- ✓Three garden styles in one location: Japanese, French Formal, and English Landscape.
- ✓Closed Mondays except during sakura season — special daily opening means no rest day during peak bloom.
🚄 Getting there in detail
- Nearest station
- Shinjukugyoenmae (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) — closest gate; Shinjuku Station JR South Exit also works
- Walk from station
- 5 min walk to Shinjuku Gate, 10 min from Shinjuku Station South Exit
- Train frequency
- Every 3–5 min on Marunouchi Line; every 2–4 min on Shinjuku JR lines
- Payment
- Entry ¥500 (cash, credit, IC). IC accepted on all trains.
- 🧳 Luggage storage
- Hundreds of coin lockers at Shinjuku Station (¥400–800); Ecbo Cloak partners at Shinjuku South Exit
- ♿ Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible paths; loaner wheelchairs free at gate
⏰ Best time of day: Weekday mornings — Saturdays from 10 AM get crowded but the garden absorbs people well
📍 Location
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🍴Food & Drink(5)
- Food
Isetan Shinjuku depachika★★★★☆4.6
Legendary food hall in Japan's #1 department store.
💡 Most refined depachika in Tokyo. Perfect for picking up a high-end hanami picnic bento before entering Shinjuku Gyoen.
⏱️ 8 min walk💴 ¥1,000–2,500🕒 10:30–20:00📍 Google Maps → - Food
Kabukicho & Omoide Yokocho★★★★★4.3
Classic narrow izakaya alleys near the station.
💡 Best place near Shinjuku to experience old-Tokyo drinking culture. Many shops have English menus and welcome tourists.
⏱️ 10 min walk💴 ¥2,000–4,000🕒 Most open 17:00–24:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Tsunahachi Tempura★★★★★4.4
Tempura specialist since 1923.
💡 Watch the chef fry each piece in front of you. Lunch sets are excellent value. Famous for the giant prawn tempura.
⏱️ 10 min walk💴 Lunch ¥1,500–3,500🕒 11:00–22:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Menya Musashi Shinjuku★★★★☆4.5
Famous ramen shop with thick tsukemen dipping noodles.
💡 Lines move fast. Try the spicy red tsukemen or signature musashi ramen with chashu pork. Solo counter seating.
⏱️ 10 min walk💴 ¥1,000–1,800🕒 11:00–22:30📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Sushi Zanmai Shinjuku★★★★★4.2
24-hour sushi chain with reasonable prices and tuna shows.
💡 Owner is famous for buying the year's first tuna at Tsukiji auction. Generous portions, English menu, picture ordering.
⏱️ 8 min walk💴 ¥150–500/piece🕒 24 hours📍 Google Maps →
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