Kansen-en Park is a traditional Japanese garden tucked away in Shinjuku City, offering visitors a serene escape with its carefully designed landscape featuring a tranquil pond, stone arrangements, and winding paths.
What to Expect
The garden's central pond is surrounded by carefully pruned trees and seasonal plantings, with cherry blossoms creating a stunning display in spring. Traditional stone bridges and lanterns add to the authentic atmosphere. Walking paths loop through the garden, offering different perspectives of the landscape from every angle.
Getting There
The park is a 10-minute walk from Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. From Shinjuku Station, take a Toei Bus heading toward Waseda and alight near the park entrance.
Location
Get Directions →2 Chome Wakamatsucho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
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