Simple tips for the going through the Shinjuku Gyoen National Park during cherry blossom season.

We were at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Park at the end of March and the cherry blossoms were perfect! In Tokyo, the blooming time hovers around the last week of March and first week of April.

Walking towards the gate from the Shinjuku-Gyoemmae subway station. A full bloom Cherry Tree in a parking lot!

Gate Directions and Opening Hours. Open everyday during Cherry Blossom Season

This is the Okido gate. The main ticketing area has four windows. The two windows on the left are staff and the two on the right are machines. The machines are easy to use and the line was moving quicker. Entrance fee is 200 Yen (bring cash it’s faster).

If you have extra time, bring a picnic.

There is also a greenhouse inside the park that is free to enter and has exotic plants.

Now go plan your trip for next year! But if you can’t… here are some more photos of the Cherry Blossoms.

Thanks for visiting!