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Shinjuku Central Park
Shinjuku Central Park · 新宿中央公園
Visit Shinjuku Central Park for shaded and waterside paths among the tall buildings. It also offers a short walk and rest after the government building observatory.
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Admission
Park walks have no admission charge. Check separate fees and conditions for sports facilities, purchases and activities.
Opening hours
The park operates daily. The management office's 09:00–17:00 hours differ from those of the whole park. Plan a daytime walk and follow construction, event and access-control notices.
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What to see at Shinjuku Central Park
Walk shaded and waterside paths
After exploring around the government building, walk through the park and pause along its shaded or waterside paths.
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How to get to Shinjuku Central Park
Leave JR Shinjuku Station through the West Exit and walk about 10 minutes. On departure day, return the same way after your walk to collect luggage from your Shinjuku hotel and continue to the airport.
Visiting tips
Office hours differ from park access hours
The management office opens 09:00–17:00, but those are not the hours of the entire park. Plan a daytime walk and follow park notices during construction, events or access controls.
Leave time to collect luggage and reach the airport on departure day
The park is about 10 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station's West Exit. For a departure-morning walk, allow time to return to your hotel, collect luggage and travel to the airport.
Questions about Shinjuku Central Park
Are Shinjuku Central Park and Shinjuku Gyoen the same place?
They are different. Central Park is west of Shinjuku and free for walks, with sports facilities charged separately. Shinjuku Gyoen is a garden with admission and closure days; its gates and approaches also differ.
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