Inokashira Park is most famous as an "Ohanami" (flower-viewing) spot when the cherry blossoms bloom in spring. Visitors also enjoy boat rides on Inokashira Pond at the center of the park, and often come on dates. The park covers an area of about 420,000 m².

Telephone: 0422-47-6900

The largest botanical park in Tokyo, especially popular for its Rose Festivals in spring and autumn.
The Tropical Greenhouse at the center of the park burgeons with jungle vegetation all year round.

Telephone: 042-483-2300

Mt. Takao is located only about 50 minutes away from Shinjuku by train, close enough for a day trip of leisurely hiking on the mountain. The Japanese have regarded it as a holy mountain since the Edo period. The mountain today is well loved as a splendid nature destination close to the city.
Hikers can climb to the top in about 90 minutes on any of several clearly marked trails. Others can ride to the top on a cable car or chair lift from the foot of the mountain.
When the weather is right you can see Mt. Fuji clearly from near the top of the mountain.

A Japanese garden with nostalgic Japanese scenery and vegetation of the four seasons.

The grove of 500 plum trees blooming between February and March is famous for its gorgeous plum blossoms.

Open: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (close at 4:30 PM on November and December), with charge
Closed: Wednesday (Thursday if Wednesday is holiday), opened every day during events