Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms 2027 Dates TBA
新宿御苑の桜 — Tokyo (Kanto)
- Typical bloom
- Dates TBA (usually: late March to late April, across ~70 varieties)
- Venue
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (新宿御苑)
- Scale
- ~900 cherry trees
- Official site
- fng.or.jp
Shinjuku Gyoen's roughly 900 cherry trees span about 70 varieties, with early-blooming kanzakura in February and late-blooming yaezakura still flowering into late April, giving Tokyo's most botanically diverse hanami season.
Background
Developed from an Edo-era feudal lord's estate into an Imperial garden and then a public national garden after WWII, Shinjuku Gyoen blends French formal, English landscape and traditional Japanese garden styles in one park, with cherry trees planted across all three sections.
Getting there
About a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) or Sendagaya Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line).
Tips
- Because the roughly 70 varieties bloom in sequence from February to late April, this is one of the few Tokyo hanami spots with a realistic backup plan if you miss peak Someiyoshino week.
- Alcohol is banned and the atmosphere is quieter than Ueno — it's a picnic-and-stroll park rather than a party spot, with a small admission fee that keeps crowds more manageable.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to see Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms?
- Cherry blossoms at Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms typically peak from Mar 20 – Apr 20. Exact timing shifts year to year with the weather (often by a week or more), so check a real-time bloom forecast close to your trip.
- Where is Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms, and how do you get there?
- Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms is located at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo. About a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) or Sendagaya Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line).
- How many cherry trees are at Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms?
- Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms has roughly 900 cherry trees.
- Is Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms free to enter, or do I need tickets?
- Most cherry blossom spots in Japan are free to enter, though some gardens and castle parks charge a small admission fee — especially during peak-season night illuminations. Check the official site for this location's exact pricing.
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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