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Shinjuku Gyoen National GardenvsImperial Palace
Imperial Palace and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden are both praised by professional travelers. On balance, Imperial Palace is the choice of most writers compared to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Imperial Palace ranks #6 in Tokyo with accolades from 6 reviewers like Time Out, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
11 Naitocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0014
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Frommer's "Formerly the private estate of a feudal lord and then of the Imperial family, this is considered one of the most important parks of the Meiji Era." Full review
Lonely Planet "Though Shinjuku-gyōen was designed as an imperial retreat (completed 1906), it’s now definitively a park for everyone." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which became the imperial garden after 1906, brings together several distinct styles ... also where the Prime Minister holds his annual hanami." Full review
Fodor's "This lovely 150-acre park was once the estate of the powerful Naito family of feudal lords, who were among the most trusted retainers of the Tokugawa shoguns." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a gorgeous park that's just a short walk from Shinjuku Station." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In addition to housing native, traditional gardens, you'll find landscapes inspired by French and English gardens and beautiful water features."
Tokyo Travel Guide
July 15, 2021
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If you can swing it, make a plan to visit during cherry blossom season when the gardens are particularly breathtaking.
Imperial Palace Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Time Out Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
1-1 Chiyada, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-8111
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Frommer's "The Imperial Palace, home of the Imperial family, is the heart and soul of Tokyo." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on the former site of the 15th-century Edo Castle, the Imperial Palace is the official residence of Japan's royal family." Full review
Time Out "Tokyo's Imperial Palace stands on what was once the site of Edo castle and residence of the Tokugawa shogunate." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Emperor, who lives there still, opens it to the public on 23 December and 2 January each year. The rest of the year, visitors can wander among the 250,000 trees of Higashi-gyoen Garden." Full review
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Get a glimpse of the monarch's treasures in the Museum of the Imperial Collections.
Condé Nast Traveler "On the emperor’s birthday—December 23—the inner gardens of the Imperial Palace are opened so the populace can come wish the emperor good health and a long life." Full review
