Place · Shinjuku (east)

Shinjuku Gyoen新宿御苑

The big quiet garden next to the busiest station: 60–90 minutes of lawns and blossom; alcohol and play equipment are banned.

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Key facts

Time on site: 50–75 min; p95 100 min
Price: ¥500 (≈ US$4); adult, 2026 estimate
Hours: unknown; closed Mon
Best time: unknown
28″ bags: Painful; Shinjuku (east): painful
Getting there: Shinjuku-gyoemmae (Marunouchi line), 5 min walk to the Shinjuku gate

No alcohol inside
Closed Mondays (check)
Queue: switch at 20 min
Works with kids

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East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Kanto ↗Suica/PASMO is the default IC card; ICOCA also works.
Kanto ↗Tokyo stands on the left side of escalators.
Tokyo ↗Avoid moving large bags on trains 07:30–09:30 and 17:30–19:30; rush-hour cars are packed.

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Go now?

hours and prices: check on the day

Open: Hours not on file: check the official site.
Last entry: 09:00 to 16:00 (Oct–mid Mar), 17:30 (mid Mar–Jun 10 and Aug–Sep) or 18:30 (Jun 11–Jul); gates lock 30 minutes after last entry.9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Oct–mid Mar), 5:30 PM (mid Mar–Jun 10 and Aug–Sep) or 6:30 PM (Jun 11–Jul); gates lock 30 minutes after last entry.
Crowds: Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Quietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
Tickets: Adult: ¥500 (≈ US$4)
Child: Free
Student / senior: ¥250 (≈ US$2)
Time to spend: 50–75 min · up to 100 min if you linger

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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

40min

Worthwhile

50min

Typical

75min

p95

100min

Closing time and weekly closing day not printed until verified.

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board

Where to buy: Buy at the entrance on the day.
Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
Official site ↗
Free days: Free entry days in Tokyo (pick Tokyo in the tool; check)
What's closed: WeeklyClosed on Mondays; when Monday is a national holiday it closes the next weekday instead.
Blossom and chrysanthemum seasons (25 Mar–24 Apr, 1–15 Nov)Open every day including Mondays; entry queues at the gates in blossom week.
New Year (29 Dec–3 Jan)Closed.
Gate times09:00 to 16:00 (Oct–mid Mar), 17:30 (mid Mar–Jun 10 and Aug–Sep) or 18:30 (Jun 11–Jul); gates lock 30 minutes after last entry.9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Oct–mid Mar), 5:30 PM (mid Mar–Jun 10 and Aug–Sep) or 6:30 PM (Jun 11–Jul); gates lock 30 minutes after last entry.

Ticket	Price	Note
Adult entry	¥500 (≈ US$4)	Official price; card and IC payment at the gate machines (check).
Seniors 65+ and students	¥250 (≈ US$2)	Bring ID.
Children (junior high and under)	Free	—
Annual pass	¥2,000 (≈ US$14)	Pays after four visits.

In the park

from our notes · hours and rules: check

On here this week

Opening hours: Closed on Mondays; when Monday is a national holiday it closes the next weekday instead.
Blossom and chrysanthemum seasons (25 Mar–24 Apr, 1–15 Nov): Open every day including Mondays; entry queues at the gates in blossom week.
New Year (29 Dec–3 Jan): Closed.
Gate times: 09:00 to 16:00 (Oct–mid Mar), 17:30 (mid Mar–Jun 10 and Aug–Sep) or 18:30 (Jun 11–Jul); gates lock 30 minutes after last entry.Gate times: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Oct–mid Mar), 5:30 PM (mid Mar–Jun 10 and Aug–Sep) or 6:30 PM (Jun 11–Jul); gates lock 30 minutes after last entry.
Gates and entrances: From Shinjuku-gyoemmae (Marunouchi line), 5 min walk to the Shinjuku gate.
Blossom season is crowded all day; entry queues at the gates.
Walking and running loops: Paved main loop with gentle slopes; the Japanese garden paths and lawns are gravel or grass.
Kids and playgrounds: Big lawns to run on and a greenhouse for rain; no playground, and no balls allowed.
Events and seasonal blooms: Cherry blossom (Late Mar–early Apr): Parks (Ueno, Shinjuku Gyoen, Meguro River) packed; book beds early.
Autumn leaves (Late November – early December): Evening garden illuminations with timed tickets; ginkgo avenue packed on weekends.
Rules: No alcohol; bags can be checked at the gate, especially in blossom season.
No ball games, frisbees, musical instruments or play equipment.
Picnics on the lawns are allowed; take your rubbish out.
No alcohol; no ball games.

On the ground

Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop: Shinjuku-gyoemmae (Marunouchi line), 5 min walk to the Shinjuku gate
Exit: —
Ticket: on site · official site
Stairs: none of note
Shoes: Shoes on.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock: Blossom season is crowded all day; entry queues at the gates.
Sensory load: 1/5
Exposure: medium
Queue rule: Switch if the queue passes 20 min; come back when under 5.

Bailouts

rain
Greenhouse inside the garden
heat
Department stores by Shinjuku-sanchōme (AC)

Nearest rescue anchor: D — South exit / Busta (WC, seats)

Step-free check

wheelchair: ok

Step-free entrance: yes · yesPaved main paths with gentle slopes; lawns and the Japanese garden paths are gravel.
Accessible toilet: check · check
Wheelchair: yes · yesMain loop is paved; wheelchairs to borrow at the gates (check).
Stroller: yes · yesThe easiest big park in the centre for a stroller.

Paved main loop with gentle slopes; the Japanese garden paths and lawns are gravel or grass.

Combine with

nearest first

6 minShinjuku Ni-chōme — Evening bars.
8 minShinjuku-sanchōme department stores — Isetan's food hall and rooftop for lunch.
15 minOmoide Yokochō — Yakitori after dark, west side of the station.

Walk the Shinjuku (east) area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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Red lines

No alcohol; no ball games.

More on the groundRules on site · With kids2 parts

Rules on site

enforced at the gate or by guards

alcohol: No alcohol; bags can be checked at the gate, especially in blossom season.
play: No ball games, frisbees, musical instruments or play equipment.
picnic: Picnics on the lawns are allowed; take your rubbish out.

With kids

kids: okstroller: ok

with kids: Big lawns to run on and a greenhouse for rain; no playground, and no balls allowed.
child price: free for junior high and under

Deep dive

Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is there an entry fee?

Yes, a small fee at the gate; cards and IC cards are accepted at most gates (check).

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

Can I have a picnic?

Yes, on the lawns; alcohol and play equipment are not allowed.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Sources

officialShinjuku Gyoen (Ministry of the Environment)