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The site was originally part of the Edo residence of 內藤清成 (Naito Kiyonari / 1555 - 1608), in 1906 it was transformed into an imperial garden, and opened to the public in 1949. Located a short 10 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station, it's a popular spot f...  

A fellow Purist and I will be there late October, will be sure to check it out.

October should be a pleasant time of year to visit... Casey

I enjoyed the afternoon walking in the park... Casey

It looks like an amazing sight to see 😍

only a few hours of rain over this year's season (in Tokyo) and the cold weather extended the viewing period... it can be much more than visual, it's a tangible change of seasons. Casey

I haven't been to Shinjuku National Garden in years until last week when a friend recommended I visit... definitely a great suggestion ; ) Casey

Cheers, Filip

You completely forget you are in Tokyo while walking around the park... Casey

from your photographs as there is zero evidence unless you intentionally incorporate skyscrapers in the background . Cheers, Filip

I like 2 n 3 the most Cheers Casey

№02 is looking south-east just after entering the park via the Shinjuku Gate...the 'Landscape Garden'. №03 is the Upper Pond in the 'Japanese Traditional Garden' taken from an area near the Rakuu-Tei (teahouse). Casey

My fav are #3, 4 and 8. The nice weather surely helped with the enjoyment. Cheers!

The "Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower" in photo №08 is a 204m (669 ft), 50-story educational facility and is located on the other side of JR Shinjuku Station from the park... it just indicates how urban and compact the area really is. I enjoy the many parks and g... 

Sweet memories

sweet memories need to be refreshed from time to time ; )... Casey

I like the bridge scenery and the flowers on the background of the modern buildings...thanks for showing that Casey...y

They have created a very nice Japanese Traditional Garden... people always look for the Peak Viewing time, but I also like just after the peak when the blossoms are falling like warm snow flakes... Casey

Today in the freezing rain there was like 6 people in the park... the weather has been up and down on a daily basis... spring weather... and more rain in the forecast this week... I hope it clears up and warms up... I want to put my winter clothes away. I...