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Shinjuku Gyoen National GardenvsUeno Park
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Ueno Park are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Ueno Park ranks marginally higher than Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Ueno Park scores 82 with praise from 4 reviewers like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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.
Ueno Park Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic
The Telegraph Frommer's
Uenokoen, Taito, Tokyo 110-0007
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Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This park, which is the largest and oldest in Tokyo, really captures the imagination." Full review
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Come here in April for the sight of the cherry trees in blossom.
Condé Nast Traveler "Tokyo's first public park, Ueno Park took over what was once the sacred temple grounds of Kan'ei-ji Temple, no longer standing after being destroyed in the Boshin War in 1868." Full review
National Geographic "The park also features temples, shrines, pagodas, a pond, and the Ueno Zoo, home to giant pandas. " Full review
The Telegraph "Museums, gardens, shrines, lotus ponds and even a few pandas at the zoo – the expansive, green Ueno Park is a great one-stop shop." Full review
Frommer's "One of the largest parks in Tokyo and one of the most popular places in the city for Japanese families on a day's outing. It's a cultural mecca, with a number of attractions." Full review
