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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
on site
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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Time on site

minutes

Minimum

40min

Worthwhile

50min

Typical

75min

p95

100min

Closing time and weekly closing day not printed until verified.

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
note: 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

  1. rain

    Greenhouse inside the garden

  2. heat

    Department stores by Shinjuku-sanchōme (AC)

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

Red lines

  • No alcohol; no ball games.
More on the groundPrices · Closures · Rules on site · Access and kids · Next door

Tickets and prices

2026 estimate · check the posted board
TicketPriceNote
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.

Closed days and closures

WhenStatusWhat it means for you
WeeklyknownClosed 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)knownOpen every day including Mondays; entry queues at the gates in blossom week.
New Year (29 Dec–3 Jan)knownClosed.
Gate timesknown09:00 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.

“Check” means the date moves year to year or is not published far ahead: confirm on the official page for your date.

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.

Access and kids

wheelchair: okstroller: okkids: ok
steps
Paved main paths with gentle slopes; lawns and the Japanese garden paths are gravel.
wheelchair
Main loop is paved; wheelchairs to borrow at the gates (check).
stroller
The easiest big park in the centre for a stroller.
with kids
Big lawns to run on and a greenhouse for rain; no playground, and no balls allowed.

Next door, in walking order

  1. +8′Shinjuku-sanchōme department stores — Isetan's food hall and rooftop for lunch.
  2. +6′Shinjuku Ni-chōme — Evening bars.
  3. +15′Omoide Yokochō — Yakitori after dark, west side of the station.

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