Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden(Shinjuku Gyoen)

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large park located in the city center, featuring Japanese and French garden landscapes.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was originally a tranquil Japanese garden, and a French garden was later built. The park features lush forests, beautiful views, and 1,500 cherry trees, attracting a large number of visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.

The birth of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden can be traced back to Meiji 39 (1906), located on the former site of the residence of the Naito family, lords of Takato Domain in Shinshu during the Edo period. Originally built as an imperial garden, it became a national park after the war and is beloved by many. The park covers an area of 58.3 hectares, with a perimeter of 3.5 kilometers, and features unique garden views such as beautiful plane tree avenues.