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  • [Photo] Vibrant roses are in full bloom in the rose beds of the Formal Garden during spring.
  • [Photo] In the summer, the sycamore trees in the Formal Garden cast long shadows, providing cool shade for the benches.
  • [Photo] In the autumn, fallen leaves from the sycamore avenue create a natural carpet across the Formal Garden.
  • [Photo] The sycamore avenue in the Formal Garden is completely bare during winter, as all the leaves have fallen.

Formal Garden

The Formal Garden is characterized by its symmetry and emphasis on geometrical shapes. It creates a stark contrast to the other landscaped areas of Shinjuku Gyoen. In its center are two large plots of grass bordered by rose beds and low hedges, with meticulously trimmed topiaries standing in the middle. There are some 500 rose bushes of 100 different species. The garden is flanked on both ends by rows of sycamore trees. The around 160 sycamore trees that are arranged in eight straight rows make for an impressive sight, and are especially beautiful as the leaves blaze bright gold following the arrival of the autumn winds.
  • [Photo] In the spring, cherry blossoms in full bloom stretch across the vast expanse of the Landscape Garden.
  • [Photo] In the summer, the Landscape Garden is filled with lush green trees and a vast expanse of verdant lawn.
  • [Photo] In the autumn Landscape Garden, the ginkgo trees turn a brilliant yellow, with fallen leaves carpeting the ground. You can see peopole strolling peacefully or sketching the scenic views.
  • [Photo] Mist blankets the winter Landscape Garden, where snow-dusted trees stand in a row. In the background, the NTT Dodomo Yoyogi Building rises, illuminated by the soft light of the morning sun.

Landscape Garden

The Landscape Garden depicts a natural landscape, featuring a spacious open lawn with tulip trees, Himalayan cedar, and other giant trees dotted across its expanse. Many cherry trees are planted mostly around the Landscape Garden periphery, and the blossoms make this garden especially beautiful in the spring. The view from the Formal Garden straight through the open lawn of the Landscape Garden and beyond is known as the Vista Line, and gives shape to the magnificent scenery of Shinjuku Gyoen.
This map illustrates the main vista. Stretching from the Formal Garden in the east, it crosses the vast lawn at the heart of the Landscape Garden,providing an uninterrupted view all the way to the edge of the grounds near the Shinjuku Gate.
Designed by Henri Martinet, the garden was envisioned as having a main landscape axis from the time of its inception. The design philosophy and scenery of the garden have been preserved until the present day. While Shinjuku Gyoen features multiple Vista Lines, the deepest, broadest, and most unobstructed viewing environment is created by the Main Vista, forming the quintessential landscape offered at Shinjuku Gyoen.
  • [Photo] Plum blossoms are in bloom in the Japanese garden, signaling the arrival of spring.
  • [Photo] It is early summer in the Japanese garden. At both ends of the bridge, pink azaleas are in full bloom, set against carefully arranged greenery. A stone lantern stands in the center of the pond, backed by a lush, deep green forest.
  • [Photo] In the autumn Japanese garden, maples are vibrant with shades of red, orange, and pink. Visitors can be seen capturing photos or taking a relaxing break amidst the colorful scenery.
  • [Photo] In the winter Japanese garden, the azalea bushes are covered in snow, with the Kyu-Goryotei visible in the background. As the snow falls continuously, the entire garden is blanketed in white and wrapped in a profound silence.

Japanese Traditional Garden

Traditional Japanese gardens and gardening styles can be seen in some parts of Shinjuku Gyoen, however the Japanese Traditional Garden, with its strolling path that takes visitors on a tour of the garden along the edge of the Upper Pond, is particularly enjoyable. Originally created as an imperial duck habitat, the garden was developed into its present form in 1903. The arrangement of the trees and bushes planted in the broad space was designed so that visitors can enjoy the seasonal flowers.
Located in the Japanese Traditional Garden are the Chinese-style Kyu-Goryo-Tei and two teahouses, Rakuu-Tei and Shouten-Tei. The annual chrysanthemum exhibition, which is held in November, carries on a tradition of the imperial family and attracts large numbers of visitors to the garden.
  • [Photo] By the Tamamo Pond in spring, a single Takato-kohigan cherry tree stands in full bloom, its vibrant flowers reflecting on the water.
  • [Photo] At Tamamo Pond in the summer, a traditional stone lantern stands against a backdrop of a dense, deep green forest.
  • [Photo] Colorful autumn trees spread around Tamamo Pond, with a bridge spanning the water in the foreground.
  • [Photo] Soft morning light filters through the winter trees at Tamamo Pond, illuminating the dew. It is a mystical scene only found in the early hours of winter.

Tamamo Pond

Tamamo Pond is one of the most historic places at Shinjuku Gyoen, retaining the look of a daimyo garden from the Edo Period. It was once part of the residence of Naito Kiyonari (1555 – 1608), a hereditary daimyo lord serving the Tokugawa Clan. At that time, a scenic garden called Tamagawa-en was created on the grounds of the Naito residence, and that garden was the origin of today’s Tamamo Pond.

Other Gardens

[Photo] A small stream flows through the Mother and Child's Woods.

Mother and Child Woods

This area for nature observation was created in 1985 for the city’s resident children to enjoy spending time in nature and develop a deeper level of awareness and keen interest in the natural world.
  • [Photo] Many families are enjoying themselves in the Kids Area.
  • [Photo] In the Cherry Tree Area, the pale pink cherry blossoms are in full bloom, bathed in the bright spring sunlight.
  • [Photo] On Azalea Hill, azaleas in various colors - red,pink,white, and green - are neatly trimmed into round shapes.
  • [Photo] At Maple Hill in autumn, the vibrant red maple leaves are truly spectacular.

Kid’s Area, Cherry Tree Area, Azalea Hill, Maple Hill

Playground equipment can be used by elementary school-aged children and below provided that they use equipment safely without causing risk to others.
Cherry Tree Area, Azalea Hill, and Maple Hill
View blossoming cherry trees, azaleas, and maples.
[Photo] The Tamgawa Josui canal flows right alongside the promenade.

Promenade

Located outside the garden, a walking path was developed by Shinjuku City along the former waterway of the Naito Shinjuku branch of the Tamagawa Aqueduct as a way of ensuring that future generations can appreciate the historical value of the aqueduct.
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