Timeline
17:13
Grab a pint of real ale at the Victorian-style pub just three minutes from the garden entrance. It is the perfect spot to settle in before heading into the quiet of the park.
17:33
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Enter Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. The entrance fee ensures the grounds remain uncrowded and peaceful. Walk through the Japanese and English gardens as the afternoon light begins to soften.
18:13
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Find a quiet spot in the garden to watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light from 17:39 will paint the trees and water in warm hues before the sun dips below the horizon at 18:13.
Local tip
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing, so plan your exit accordingly. The park is closed on Mondays, except during specific exceptions.
Check before you go
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is open from 09:00 to 16:30, but extends to 18:00 from mid-March to June and mid-August to September. On 15 April, it closes at 18:00.
- 82 Ale House is open until 22:45 on Saturdays and Sundays.
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