Shinjuku Central Park

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Shinjuku Central Park

A green public park tucked beneath skyscrapers.

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Shinjuku Central Park sits at the footsteps of the business district skyscrapers; boasted as the largest park owned by Shinjuku city government.
This green urban oasis is home to birds, insects and other natural creatures.

Inside you can find the iconic, expansive fountain of Shinjuku Niagara Falls, the wide open grass plaza. Various events are held around the water plaza on holidays.

The park also has sports facilities, including a basketball goal and a running track, and a futsal court, ensuring that sports can be fully enjoyed. The kids' plaza has a large slide, swings, inclusive playground equipment, and an area exclusively for infants, which are popular with families. In the summer, the water play area, known as the "Splash Pond," is also very popular!

Highlights

  • Home to park icon, “Shinjuku Niagara Falls”.
  • Lush with natural flora across all four seasons.
  • The park contains "SHUKNOVA," a complex with restaurants and cafes, and a grass plaza.
  • There is a splash pond where children can play in the water in summer. *The opening dates for 2024 are from July 11 to September 8.
  • The "Observation Forest" offers panoramic views of the Shinjuku subcenter.

Photos

  • The grass plaza and the multi-complex facility "SHUKNOVA"

    The grass plaza and the multi-complex facility "SHUKNOVA"

  • Park icon, Shinjuku Niagara Falls 
*Photo provider: Pixta

    Park icon, Shinjuku Niagara Falls *Photo provider: Pixta

  • The "Barb Garden," a forest for the locals

    The "Barb Garden," a forest for the locals

  • View from the park up at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
*Photo provider: Pixta

    View from the park up at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building *Photo provider: Pixta

  • Illuminations held in winter

    Illuminations held in winter

  • Shinjuku Central Park in full bloom with cherry blossoms and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

    Shinjuku Central Park in full bloom with cherry blossoms and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

  • The "Observation Forest" offering panoramic views of the Shinjuku subcenter

    The "Observation Forest" offering panoramic views of the Shinjuku subcenter

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Are there pamphlets or guide signs in foreign languages? (If so, please inform me of the supported languages)

A

Pamphlets are available in four languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean). The guide signs are written in Japanese with English translation below.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Free Wi-Fi is available around the water plaza and "SHUKNOVA."

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are there toilets in the park?

A

There are 6 toilets within the park.

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Details

Name in Japanese
新宿中央公園
Postal Code
160-0023
Address
2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel
03-3342-4509
Closed
No holidays
Hours
Open all day
※Some areas may be subject to different operating hours
Admission
Free
Access
(1) 1 min. walk from Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line
(2) 10 min. walk from Shinjuku Station on the JR Odakyu and Keio Lines
(3) 5 min. walk from Nishi-shinjuku Station. via the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Official Website
Official Website (English)