Laid in the centre of hustle and bustle of Shinjuku, Shinjuku Gyoen is a tranquil place to take a walk. Since Meiji era (1868-1912), it has been one of the best places in Tokyo to enjoy cherry blossoms. Boasting 75 varieties and more than 1,500 sakura trees, the blossoms in the park always lasts more than one month.
Admission: 500 Yen
Number of sakura trees: 1500
The age of trees: over 70 years
Variety: Somei Yoshino, Yamazakura, Shidarezakura (Weeping Cherry), Ichiyo, Fugenzo, Kanzan, Kanzakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Shinjuku Gyoen
Cherry blossom viewing period: mid February to late April
Best time to view in 2019: April 2 to April 9
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): March 27 to April 4
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: March 25 to April 24
How to visit
Access: to SHINJUKU GATE - Walk for 10 minutes from Shinjuku station "south exit” on JR・KEIO・ODAKYU Lines. Walk for 15 minutes from Seibu shinjuku station on SEIBU SHINJUKU Line. Walk for 5 minutes from Shinjuku gyoen mae station “Exit 1” on Marunouchi Line(Subway). Walk for 5 minutes from Shinjuku 3 chome sta. “C１&C５exit" on Toei Shinjuku Line(Subway). To SENDAGAYA GATE - Walk for 5 minutes from Sendagaya station on JR Soubu Line. Walk for 5 minutes from Kokuritsu kyougijyou mae sta. "A5 exit” on Toei Oedo Line(Subway). To OKIDO GATE - Walk for 5 minutes from Shinjuku gyoen mae sta. “Exit 2” on Marunouchi Line(Subway).
Address: 11, Naitoumachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Japanese address: 東京都新宿区内藤町11
