- Shinjuku Gyoen was created during the Edo period (1603-1867) as the residence of a feudal lord in Tokyo and was later converted into a botanical garden.
- Shinjuku Gyoen is a park originally built as the garden for the Imperial Household. It is quite famous as a venue for cherry-blossom viewing in March and April.
- Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era.
- Shinjuku Gyoen also is a great choice to enjoy cherry blossom during its peak season, even better because it has early and late blooming sakura too.
- All kinds Garden in Tokyo. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑, shinjuku gyoen) is a large Garden park located in East side of Shinjuku.
- Credited as one of the most beautiful parks in Tokyo, Shinjuku Gyoen is definitely another place to enjoy when visiting Tokyo.
- The history of Shinjuku Gyoen. Lord Naitō of Trsuruga constructed a residence on the land bequeathed to him by Ieyasu Tokugawa in the Edo period.
- Shinjuku Gyoen is closed Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), as well as from December 29 to January 3 for the New Years Holidays.