Shinjuku Gyoen: Sakura, Sweets & Ninja Photo Walk
Sweets first, then sakura.
¥2,500–8,000 ≈US$16–51per person, by party size
What you’ll do
- Japanese sweets
- Cherry blossoms
- Photos by your guide
- Samurai-era garden
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Your 60 minutes
- 00–15 min Meet up & sweets
- 15–30 min Garden entry & samurai stories
- 30–45 min Sakura photos & foodie quiz
- 45–50 min Garden design discovery
- 50–60 min Wrap-up
Gyoen Sakura, Sweets & Photos · about 60 min
Your 60 minutes, unrolled
Sweets first, then sakura.
Gyoen Sakura, Sweets & Photos · 60 min
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Side quest 01
Sweets first
Pick dango or sakura mochi at a classic sweet shop.
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Side quest 02
The lord’s garden
Enter the garden where samurai lords once lived.
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Side quest 03
The perfect shot
Pose on the red bridge. Your guide knows every angle.
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Side quest 04
Slow down, look up
Slow down under the blossoms and stay as long as you like.
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Your turn.
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Questions? Answered.
Where do we meet?
In front of Starbucks Coffee (Keio Shinjuku 3-chome Building). Directly outside Exit C1 of Shinjuku-sanchome Station (subway), or about a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station. Look for a guide wearing a Ninja costume.
Open in Google MapsWhen does it start?
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (every 30 minutes). The tour takes about 60 minutes.
How much does it cost?
1 adult: ¥8,000 per adult · 2 adults: ¥4,000 per adult · 3 adults: ¥2,800 per adult · 4+ adults: ¥2,500 per adult. Kids 12 and under join free with an adult, as many as you bring.
How do I book?
Tap “Check availability”, then pick a date and time and complete your booking online. A confirmation email follows. Reserve by 12:00 PM the day before.
Is there an age limit?
No age limit. Children 12 and under are free and must be accompanied by a guardian.
What if I’m late?
Tours depart on time. Late arrivals cannot join or receive refunds.
What should I wear?
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Is the garden entry fee included?
Not included; pay on site (cash or IC card). Adults 500 JPY, seniors 65+ 250 JPY, students 250 JPY, children free.
Are the sweets included?
Sweets are not included (from about 200 JPY per item).
What if the cherry blossoms aren’t blooming?
The tour runs regardless of blooming conditions.
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