Shinjuku Gyo-en, Tokyo

Name: Shinjuku Gyo-en
Address: Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: +81 3 3350 0151

#199 among attractions in Tokyo

Park, Relax in park, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

Shinjuku Gyo-en is a large park and garden in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally a residence of the Naitō family in the Edo period. Afterwards, it became a garden under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. It is now a national park under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Environment. ()

Local name: 新宿御苑 Area: 144.06 acres (0.2251 mi²)Elevation: 174 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°41'19"N, 139°42'29"E

Address

新宿御苑 (xin su yu yuan)Tokyo Japan

Contact

+81 3 3350 0151

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Day trips

Shinjuku Gyo-en – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sompo Japan Building, Shinjuku Golden Gai, Hanazono Shrine.

0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Tokyo
18 min walk • Nestled within the bustling heart of Tokyo, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium stands as a modern marvel of sports architecture and a beacon of athleticism in Japan's vibrant capital city. This expansive sports complex is situated in the special wards of Tokyo, offering...
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Sompo Japan Building, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Sompo Japan Head Office Building is the corporate headquarters for Sompo Japan Insurance. It is located in the district Nishi-Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. At 200 metres, the building is the 28th tallest building in Tokyo and the 33rd tallest in Japan. It was designed by Yoshikazu Uchida.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo
11 min walk • Shinjuku Golden Gai is a small area, which is located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys, connected by even narrower passageways which are about wide enough for a single person to pass through.
~1770 ftN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Hanazono Shrine, Tokyo
9 min walk • The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century. Hanazono Jinja nestled in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, Hanazono Jinja is a small and unobtrusive structure that, according to Fodor's, just happens to be one of the most historical shrines in Japan.
0.8 miNW
Sports club, Sport, Winter sport
Seibu Prince Rabbits, Tokyo
21 min walk • The Seibu Prince Rabbits were an Asia League Ice Hockey team based in Nishitōkyō City in Tokyo, Japan that was folded in 2009. The Rabbits played at the DyDo Drinco Ice Arena from 2006-2009. In December 2008, Prince Hotels, the team's owner, announced that the team would be folded at the conclusion of the 2008-09 season.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Shinjuku Musashinokan, Tokyo
10 min walk • The Shinjuku Musashinokan is a long-standing movie theater located on the east side of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan. Originally started as the Musashinokan in May 1920, it quickly became Tokyo's premiere independent high-class theater showing foreign films.
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Fire Museum, Tokyo
18 min walk • The Fire Museum is a museum in Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, which exhibits materials related to the history and activities of the Tokyo Fire Department. The museum was opened on December 3, 1992. The mascot character is "Fire-kun".
0.6 miNW
Skyscraper
Shinjuku L Tower, Tokyo
17 min walk • The Shinjuku L Tower is a skyscraper located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Construction of the 121-metre, 31-storey skyscraper was finished in 1989. It was built by the Japanese construction firm, Shimizu Construction Company.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Yoyogi, Tokyo
16 min walk • Yoyogi is a neighbourhood in the northern part of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
National Noh Theatre, Tokyo
15 min walk • The National Noh Theatre opened in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan in September 1983. The auditorium seats 591 for performances of Noh and Kyōgen, and there is also a rehearsal stage, exhibition area, lecture room, and reference library.
0.6 miNW
Bridge
Omekaido Overbridge, Tokyo
15 min walk • The Omekaido Overbridge is a bridge in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, which carries rail lines over the Ōme Kaidō highway.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shinjuku Gyo-en?

Nearby attractions include Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Tokyo (3 min walk), Godzilla Street, Tokyo (4 min walk), Tokyo Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, Tokyo (8 min walk), Hanazono Shrine, Tokyo (9 min walk).

How to get to Shinjuku Gyo-en by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shinjuku Gyo-en:

Bus

Shinjuku-nichome • Lines: 品97 (2 min walk)
新宿御苑 • Lines: B (2 min walk)

Metro

Shinjuku-gyoemmae • Lines: M (4 min walk)
Shinjuku-sanchome • Lines: F, M, S (6 min walk)

Train

Shinjuku (12 min walk)
Yoyogi (12 min walk)