Before You Visit Shinjuku Gyoen: Every Cost, and What's Worth It

Shinjuku Gyoen, a former imperial garden a few minutes from Shinjuku station, is one of Tokyo's best-value escapes, with Japanese, English and French gardens and a greenhouse. There's the entry fee, seasonal events like the autumn chrysanthemum display, a tea house and the bag check at the gates. Most of them sound worth paying for. You don't need any extras to have a great visit. In this guide we walk through what each option costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right time.