Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of the historic gardens in the center of Tokyo. The garden was originally built as the private residence of King Naito, the feudal lord of the Edo era from 1603 to 1867. However, the Meiji government turned it into a government park in 1906. The park was devastated by air raids during World War II. But after being rebuilt, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden was turned into a park open to the public. Even so, the garden has strong ties to the Showa Emperor's family, who ruled from 1901-1989. Emperor Showa considered Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden to be an important part of his childhood. When he died, the Showa Emperor's funeral was conducted in the garden as an official state ceremony on February 24, 1989.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is located at 11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo. It is not far from the Japan National Stadium and Keio University Shinanomachi Campus.

500 yen for adults and 250 yen for high school and university students. Children up to junior high school students can enter free of charge. Entrance tickets for this city park are easily available. You can buy them online at the official Shinjuku Gyoen website or directly at the ticket machine near the park entrance. You also need to know the park's operating hours if you want to visit. Generally, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 6.30pm local time. Apart from Monday holidays, the garden is also usually closed during the New Year period. However, during the Sakura season and the Chrysanthemum Festival, the garden will be open even on Mondays.

Due to its strategic location, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is easily accessible. You can walk from Shinjuku Station, Sendagaya Station, or Shinjuku Gyoemmae Station. However, the closest station to the garden is Shinjuku Station, Southeast Exit. It is about a 10-minute walk to the park. Other alternative transportation you can use to visit Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are buses and taxis.