Shinjuku is one of the major districts in Tokyo. Centered around Shinjuku Station, the busiest railway station in the world by passenger numbers, Shinjuku Gyoen is located amidst the bustling entertainment district and towering skyscrapers, a symbol of economic growth.
The former imperial garden was used to grow crops and flowers, while also hosting imperial events for international goodwill.
Kyu-Goryo-Tei (Taiwan Pavilion)
It has now become a national garden accessible to everyone, incorporating traditional Japanese elements along with influences from various foreign cultures.
Skyscrapers visible from Shinjuku Gyoen
We have arranged a special activity for you to experience the hospitality of the former Imperial Family on the expansive grounds of Shinjuku Gyoen, surrounded by its stunning gardens.
Only participants and guides will have access to the garden.
Enjoy this private space to your heart’s content.
There are three tours available: morning, afternoon, and evening.
Experience the evolving beauty of Shinjuku Gyoen, which reveals different aspects as the day progresses.
*Please note that the tour details may be subject to change.
Enjoy the beautiful
garden lit by the fresh morning sun.
This plan will be a garden tour with a garden expert, including breakfast and a tea ceremony at Rakuu-Tei. This tour will allow you to experience Japanese hospitality to the fullest.
Enjoy the garden and
Japanese style with all five senses.
This plan includes a garden tour, lunch, tea ceremony, and a display of Wasen (Japanese-style boat), which will showcase live Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music) to help you better appreciate Shinjuku Gyoen. A souvenir will also be provided.
Experience the stunning combination
of Shinjuku’s night skyline
and the traditional Japanese garden.
This plan allows you to enjoy the night view of Shinjuku Gyoen, which is normally inaccessible. You will enjoy the sounds of Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music) played from Wasen (Japanese-style boat) floating on the water, besides Japanese dance. A souvenir will also be provided.
The garden tour will introduce in detail the history and charm of Shinjuku Gyoen as well as the unique plants in this garden.
During this tour, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of seasonal transformation and understand the thoughts of the people who have protected this precious nature.
Experience a unique and special Japanese cuisine crafted with the finest ingredients, featuring seasonal produce associated with Shinjuku Gyoen and traditional Edo-Tokyo vegetables.
These special dishes are prepared by one of Japan’s leading Japanese cuisine chefs and are available only for this event.
After the meal, the tea ceremony will be performed. For this ceremony, tables and chairs will be used instead of a tatami. You can enjoy matcha while looking out at the garden.
You will appreciate ancient Japanese court music, a traditional ceremonial music and dance of Japan.
In the fantastic space of Shinjuku Gyoen, you will enjoy to your heart's content the sounds of Gagaku instruments played from a traditional Japanese boat floating on the water.
11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 160-0014, Japan
Applications for each tour are now open.
Special Experience Shinjuku Gyoen website is now open.
