Tokyo · Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shinjuku Gyoen Garden Run

Facilities at This Course

Course Highlights

• ✓Run through a UNESCO-listed national garden with French, English, and Japanese garden styles
• ✓The outer perimeter path is approximately 3.5 km
• ✓World-famous cherry blossoms — one of the best sakura spots in Japan
• ✓Peaceful and significantly quieter than street running in Shinjuku
• ✓Convenient central location — 5 min walk from Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station

About This Course

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden offers a tranquil running environment in the heart of Shinjuku, with wide paved and grass paths winding through its 58-hectare grounds. The outer perimeter loop measures approximately 3.5 km and passes through distinct garden zones — the formal French Parterre garden, the naturalistic English Landscape Garden, and the serene Japanese Traditional Garden. Unlike Tokyo's free running venues, Shinjuku Gyoen charges a 500 yen entry fee (adults), which helps maintain its exceptional standard of care. The garden is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (last entry 4:00 pm), and is closed on Mondays and over the New Year period. During cherry blossom season (late March to early April), the 1,500 cherry trees make this one of the most visually remarkable places to run in Japan, though it is also at its busiest. Early Tuesday or Wednesday mornings outside of Golden Week are the best times for a quiet run.

Nearby Running Stations

Facilities for changing, storing luggage, and showering before and after your run.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Shinjuku Gyoen Garden Run.