Shinjuku Gyoen Self-Guided Audio Walk: Cherry Ponds, French Garden and Taiwan Pavilion

What to bring

• Phone and audio: Bring a fully charged smartphone to access the browser-based audio tour and GPS map.
• Earphones: Bring your own earphones so you can listen comfortably without disturbing others.
• Mobile data/Wi-Fi: Use mobile data, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before entering if you will be offline.

What's not allowed

• Items inside the garden: Do not bring spirits, drones, pets, or bicycles into Shinjuku Gyoen.

Additional information

• Garden admission: Admission to Shinjuku Gyoen is not included in this audio tour and must be purchased separately.
• Opening days: The garden is closed on Mondays except in cherry season and 1 to 15 November.
• Year-end closure: The garden is closed from 29 December to 3 January each year.
• Closing times: The garden closes at 16:30 from October to mid-March, with last entry at 16:00.
• Tour flexibility: You can start the audio walk at any gate, on any open day, at any hour within garden opening times.
• Lifetime access: Your audio tour access does not expire, so you can replay it on future visits.
• Best time to visit: You can visit in any season, and mornings are usually the quietest.
• Seasonal highlights: Cherry trees bloom from January to late April, with a chrysanthemum show from 1 to 15 November.
• Autumn colors: Plane trees and maples show peak color in late autumn.
• Nearby transport: Shinjuku Gate is closest to Shinjuku-gyoemmae station, and Okido Gate is near its other exit.
• Other gate access: Sendagaya Gate is closest to JR Sendagaya station.
• Peak season booking: From late March to April, check the Ministry of the Environment's site, as busy days may require advance booking.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.