Tokyo Cherry Blossoms｜Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: A famous place for cherry blossom viewing with a long flowering period

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The flower viewing experience at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is unique. Not only is the flowering period long, but the variety of cherry blossoms is also quite rich. There are about 68 kinds of cherry blossom trees in total, making the flower viewing period no longer short. From the winter cherry blossoms in early spring in February, to the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms from the end of March to the beginning of April, to the Ichihazakura and Kanzan cherry blossoms in April, to the Suzumikazakura at Umegoji Temple at the end of April, each stage has its own characteristics.

In late March and early April in Tokyo, light pink cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere, and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is undoubtedly one of the best places to view the cherry blossoms. Here, you can stroll among the cherry blossoms, or sit quietly under the trees, immerse yourself in the spring atmosphere, and feel the joy and tranquility. Get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the present moment. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden provides you with an excellent place to enjoy flowers.

📍Address: 11 Naitocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
🚇Public transportation: 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Gyoenmae subway station, Shinjuku Sanchome station or JR Chuo Line Sendagaya station
🕒Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (closes at 16:30), closed on Mondays
🎫Tickets: 500 yen during cherry blossom season, 200 yen on weekdays

Post by Louis Lee 3721 | Mar 6, 2025