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What to do and see in Shinjuku, Kanto: The Best Nature & Parks
In busy Shinjuku, you’ll find some of the tallest buildings in Toyko, as well as tons of shopping malls, bars and clubs. To escape the hustle and bustle, TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, a beautiful and peaceful park in the middle of the city.
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1. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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4.5 based on 6,151 reviews
Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.
Reviewed By Cholo_Juan - Nathalia, Australia
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is perhaps the most beautiful garden in Tokyo, nestled in the heart of Shinjuku/Shibuya within walking distance of Shinjuku Station, this garden to me exemplifies a large Japanese garden, once the private garden of the Naitō family in the Edo period it is now under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit gardens in Japan, the combination of beautiful coloured foliage and stunning landscaping and vistas combine to give garden lovers an experience not to be missed, the garden is built around three lakes with plenty of paths to lead you on to one wonderful view after another, then a tea house or pavilion and then past sculpted beds of shrubs, across bridges and when finaly you need to rest you can sit at one of the cafes and enjoy a snack whilst contemplating the beauty of Japan.
2. Meijijingu Gaien
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4.0 based on 722 reviews
Reviewed By DASL123 - Brisbane, Australia
Every time we come to Tokyo we make time to walk through the gardens to the Meiji Shrine - we love the peace and natural surroundings in the middle of this busy and amazing city!
3. Shinjuku Chuo Park
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4.0 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By Larry-Calif - San Francisco, United States
From my Hyatt Regency hotel room on the 22nd floor overlooking Chou Park, I can see a flurry of activities at 6:00 AM in the morning. There was folks doing stretching exercises, bystanders copying the exercise, workers heading for their offices and stores, tourists eating their early morning take-out breakfast, and folks walking their dogs. After observing for several mornings, I visited the park and found it a delightful and wonderful park in the middle of the business district. Tennis courts and fields for the athletic players, amphitheater for the audience, lunch spot for the nearby office workers, easy walking paths for the elderly, playground for kids, wading pool for toddlers, and benches everywhere for the many tourists to enjoy a few moments in the park surrounded by an abundance of greenery. The park is very clean and well kept. I enjoyed the fresh morning air, the quiet atmosphere, the meditative mood, and the relaxing walk at the WONDERFUL PARK... at Shinjuku Chou Park.
4. Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates
5. Kansenen Park
6. Okuma Garden
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By nidkirm
I was in Waseda Uni for a conference last week and popped in when I had some free time. Really lovely place for a stroll. Worth a visit.
7. Otomeyama Park
8. Suica's Penguin Park
9. Sotobori Park
10. TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT 「play and work and break at the place」 The concept of a relaxing space and working space centered on books. BOOK & CAFE, as well as co-working space and There is also a private room where you can relax and a public space where everyone can enjoy. A completely new relaxing experience from TSUTAYA. 1 h \ 540 - All the books in the area are unreadable. Purchase is also possible.There is free drink. Food and drinks can be brought in.How to enjoy new books delivered by TSUTAYA. lease come and experience "Shinjuku's most relaxing bookstore" by all means In case Please come to the 4 th Front desk for use
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