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March, April, May Spring
As spring draws near, the Japanese Traditional Garden is enveloped in the aroma of magnolias and Japanese plum blossoms. In addition to being one of Tokyo's finest cherry blossom spots, the garden sees azaleas following soon after the cherries, with flowering dogwoods, and tulip trees blossoming as the days grow warmer. Feel the breathing of budding plants in all corners of the garden.
June, July, August Summer
Summer is a season of deepening green as the leaves on the trees reach their verdant peak. One of the attractions of summer is being able to enjoy the gardens during the comfortable evening hours as the garden closing time is extended to match the longer days. Participants in the Mother and Child Woods Nature Observation Program can also explore the Mother and Child Woods at night, led by a group of volunteers.
![[Photo] Autumn leaves in Shinjuku Gyoen. The autumn leaves of the trees are vivid.](/national-garden/shinjukugyoen/highlights/images/img_03.jpg)
September, October, November Autumn
Autumn is a season of cool, refreshing breezes, when the maple and gingko trees that can be seen throughout the garden begin to turn brilliant colors, and the rows of sycamore trees at the edges of the Formal Garden blaze a brilliant gold. Unique autumn pleasures such as the chrysanthemum exhibition await you.
December, January, February Winter
The crisp air and clear blue skies make this season perfect for a stroll in the garden. With the trees bare of leaves and their inner shape fully visible, winter is also ideal for bird watching. Relish the quiet as you listen closely for the sounds of birds slowly sets your mind at peace. When you feel cold, step into the greenhouse that remains green throughout the winter. Enjoy a healing time that will warm your body and spirit.
A number of the 10,000 trees in Shinjuku Gyoen are significant for their age and size. Seek out the century-old bald cypresses which are unique for the long, wooden aerial roots coming out of the ground, or the London Plane with a trunk circumference exceeding six meters.
With its lush natural environment, Shinjuku Gyoen is home to a wide variety of living creatures. The opportunity to see such a diverse range of creatures including birds, insects, carp and other fish, and turtles, is one of the attractions that draw people to the garden.
Visitors entering through the Okido Gate are met immediately by the dazzling glass structure of the greenhouse. Around 1,000 varieties of plants are exhibited in the expansive 2,750 square meters of interior space.