Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the largest and popular park in the heart of Tokyo,near Shinjuku Station.
This famously beautiful park is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users.
Most guides and informations are availabele in multiple languages for overseas vistors.
Please see below for information in English.
This famously beautiful park is mostly barrier-free and easily accessible to wheelchair users.
Most guides and informations are availabele in multiple languages for overseas vistors.
Please see below for information in English.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: Shinjuku Gyoen National gardenAddress: 11 Naito-cho,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo
Telephone Number: 03-3350-0151Opening Hours: 9:00~17:30(Close at 16:00(10/1~3/14)、Close at 18:30(7/1~8/20))Closed: Every Monday(If Monday is a holiday,the next weekday will be close),New Year's holiday(29th December-3rd January)
During 25th March to 24th April and 1st to 15th November,they will be open everyday.General Admission Fee: General:¥500/Over 65 years old:¥250/Student(16-18years old):¥250/Under15years old:Free
(It is required that you present your certificate to a staff member)Discount for those with Disabilities: Yes,free of charge(with presentation of disability certificate issued in Japan)Home Page URL: https://fng.or.jp/shinjuku/AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: Shinjuku Gyoen station(Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)Distance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: 400mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 6~7 minute walk from Exit 1 - AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, All outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 1 hour ~2 hoursParking for those with Disabilities: Available, see photosMulitlingual Guidance Available: YesMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: YesBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): NoneWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope): N/AElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: YesFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: YesBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: Yes(On the App)Other Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: NoneMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: AsphaltParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: 50mParking Attendants Available: NoInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: Yes, 4 spacesSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: NoneVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No
- Toilet
(①Near Shinjuku gate ②In the greenhouse ③Near Okido gate ④Near Okido rest area ⑤Next to Starbucks coffe ⑥Near Sendagaya rest area ⑦Next to Sendagaya gate ⑧In front of Kyu-Goryo-tei ⑨Next to Central rest area ➉Next to Shoten-tei tearoom ⑪In Yurinoki restaurant ⑫Behind Yurinoki restaurant ⑬In the Shinjuku information centre⑭In the museum)Restroom Entryway Width: ①130cm ②109cm ③119cm ④100cm ⑤99cm ⑥117cm ⑦120cm ⑧N/A ⑨110cm ➉93cm ⑪80cm ⑫130cm ⑬104cm⑭N/AToilet Stall Entryway Width: ①50cm ②54cm ③56cm ④86cm ⑤48cm ⑥53cm ⑦55cm ⑧N/A ⑨55cm ➉53cm ⑪54cm ⑫53cm ⑬53cm⑭N/AWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: ①L bar style ②L bar style ③L bar style ④L bar style ⑤None ⑥None ⑦L bar style ⑧L bar style⑨None ➉L bar style ⑪L bar style ⑫None ⑬N/A⑭N/AAvailability of heated bidet: ①Yes ②Yes ③No ④Yes ⑤No ⑥No ⑦No ⑧No ⑨Yes ➉Yes ⑪Yes ⑫No ⑬No⑭N/AToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: YesDoor Style: Sliding DoorDoor Width: ①82cm ②88cm ③85cm ④92cm ⑤85cm ⑥97cm ⑦81cm ⑧89cm ⑨82cm ➉85cm ⑪86cm ⑫89cm ⑬80cm⑭103cmHandrail Available: L bar style & adustable U bar styleWarm Water Bidet Available: ①Yes ②Yes ③No ④Yes ⑤No ⑥No ⑦No ⑧No ⑨Yes ➉Yes ⑪Yes ⑫No ⑬No⑭YesOstomate-compatible facilities: ①Yes ②Yes ③Yes ④Yes ⑤Yes ⑥Yes ⑦No ⑧No ⑨Yes ➉Yes ⑪Yes ⑫No ⑬No⑭YesUniversal Changing bed(for adults): ①No ②No ③No ④Yes ⑤Yes ⑥No ⑦No ⑧Yes ⑨No ➉No ⑪No ⑫Yes ⑬No⑭YesEmergency Alert Button in Stall: YesFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: ①Yes ②Yes ③No ④Yes ⑤Yes ⑥Yes ⑦No ⑧No ⑨No ➉Yes ⑪No ⑫No ⑬No⑭YesDiaper Changing Bed: ①Yes ②Yes ③No ④No ⑤Yes ⑥Yes ⑦Yes ⑧No ⑨Yes ➉Yes ⑪Yes ⑫No ⑬Yes⑭YesFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: ①Braille on Toilet Operational Panel, Braille Map ②Braille on Toilet Operational Panel ③No ④Braille on Toilet Operational Panel ⑤Braille on Toilet Operational Panel, Braille Map ⑥No ⑦No ⑧No ⑨Braille on Toilet Operational Panel ➉Braille on Toilet Operational Panel ⑪Braille on Toilet Operational Panel ⑫Braille on Toilet Operational Panel ⑬No⑭Braille on Toilet Operational PanelToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
Wheelchair Accessibility from nearest station |
Wheelchair Accessibility at facility |
Restrooms |
Attractions |
Parking and infomations |
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- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Some, gravel pathsStairs at Facility: Steps at several pointsAccesibility Path around Steps: Slopes at several pointsPathway Surfaces: Most paths asphalt or concreteInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Okido rest area,Old imperial rest house,Japanese traditional garden and Tamamo pondRest Area: Yes, Free rest area availableBraille Ground Blocks : Yes(Entrance of restaurant Yurinoki)Braille Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: NoneCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs have handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accesible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Panel: N/A
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: NoAreas not accesible to those with Physical Disabilities: Okido rest area,Old imperial rest house,Japanese traditional garden and Tamamo pondAudio Guide Available: YesDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: Writing communication board available(Ticket counter,Parking lot,Service centre, Information centre)Speech to Text Convertion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: YesMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: YesAccommodations provided by StaffStaffed trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: N/AStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: N/AStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: N/AStaff can use Sign Language: N/AMultilingual Staff Available: N/A
- General InformationName: ①Starbucks coffe ②Tearoom Shoten-tei ③Restaurant Yurinoki(Tsuburano) ④Sasaya Iori ⑤Cafe HananokiType of food: Cafe style, Japanese green tea and Japanese sweetsOpening Hours: ①9:00am-5:00pm ②9:00am-5:00pm ③10:00am-4:00pm ④9:00am-4:00pm ⑤10:00am-6:30pm(Weekdays),9:00am-6:30pm(Weekends)Cafe Entryway & Interior InformationDoor Type: Automatic DoorDoor Width: ①118cm ②N/A ③134cm ④100cm ⑤140cmEntryway Steps (Height): ①None ②N/A ③None ④None ⑤NoneSlope in place of stairs: NoneSeats with Tables available: Yes,see photosBaby chair/booster seat available: ①Yes ②No ③Yes ④No ⑤YesOther Seating Information: ①Terrace seats available ②Bench-type chairs are not wheelchair accessible③None ④None ⑤Seats at the bar availableHallways width: Wide enough for wheelchair usersStaff Support(for buffet style meals): NoMenuBraille Menu Available: NoneMenu with Photos: YesMultilingual Menu Available: YesSpecial AccommodationsAccommodation for Special Dietary Needs for those with disabilities: NoVegeterian Meals: ①No ②No ③Yes ④No ⑤YesHalal Meals: None
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