Some people may be surprised about the fact there is an entrance fee to the park. And 500 yen at that!
Part of the reason for this fee is because there is a LOT of work going into the upkeep of this park and all of its facilities. Shinjuku Gyoen is technically part of the Imperial family’s property so it stays looking immaculate.
For the one-time fee, if you spend time in their greenhouse, admiring the Japanese garden, chilling in their rest house, having a picnic in the wide open space, and using their super clean restrooms… I promise 500 yen is worth it.
As of March 2019, the following are the fees to enter Shinjuku Gyoen:
Adults – 500 yen
Seniors (over 65) – 250 yen
Students (with student ID) – 250 yen
Children 15 and under – FREE
Annual Pass – 2000 yen
If you plan on visiting Shinjuku Gyoen more than four times during your stay in Tokyo and Japan, it’s worth it to get an Annual Pass for 2000 yen. The application process can be done on the spot at any of the park’s entrances, and you’ll walk away with an ID card with your picture and a QR code on it as a nice souvenir!