Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Spacious landscape garden blending Japanese, English and French styles.
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- Address
- 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku-ku
- Hours
- 9:00-16:00 (closed Mon)
- Price
- 500 yen adults
- Nearest station
- Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station
Multiple gates; cherry blossoms in spring.
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