Wandering Fel

Shinjuku Gyoen is really really big. There are a lot of variety of trees which you can find inside the garden. For instance, there is this interesting tree which has flowers hanging like some kind of beans.

In spring, Shinjuku Gyoen is a popular spot for hanami (re: picnic while viewing the cherry blossom trees). Do note that alcohol is restricted inside the garden. The security guard will check your bag and ask you to open your bottled water to smell it (just in case someone bring vodka instead of water).

What I love the most about the cherry blossom tree in Shinjuku Gyoen is some of the branches hanged low enough for me to take picture with. 

This is definitely my favourite shot of the cherry blossom in Shinjuku Gyoen. White and pink cherry blossom standing next to each other. So much love!

Since we had taken closer look at the white cherry blossom trees in the earlier post, let's stand under the pink one this time. 

It is simply beautiful. <3

If you visit Japan in spring, it is a must to visit Shinjuku Gyoen. Don't miss it. 

One major difference between Shinjuku Gyoen and other parks in Tokyo such as Ueno Park and Yoyogi Park is that visitors are required to pay admission fees (200 JPY for adults, 50 JPY for children) to enter Shinjuku Gyoen. 

Another main difference is that there is a rule restricting visitors from bringing alcoholic beverages into the park. I don't mind this kind of rule as there is a strong alcohol smell in the air at both Ueno Park and Yoyogi Park. I prefer inhaling fresh air to air filled with booze's smell when I enjoy looking at those pretty cherry blossom flowers, thank you very much.

Our admission ticket comes with a barcode which will be scanned by the security staff standing guard at the park entrance. Your bag will be checked for any alcoholic beverages so don't even try to sneak even a bottle inside. 

On the last day of our trip, the sakura flowers have fully bloomed in Tokyo. At last, we were able to see sakura at its full glory (am I being too much? Hahaha). Shinjuku Gyoen is filled with so many people, especially families, that morning. 

Once again, we were lured by another white sakura tree. 

Sakura flowers in full bloom. Aren't they pretty?  Sakura does not last very long especially when it is raining a lot. Better enjoy it as soon as it has bloomed. 

Shinjuku Gyoen opens daily (except for Mondays) from 9AM to 4.30PM (last entry is 4PM). If you visit Shinjuku Gyoen during the cherry blossom season (late March to late April) and the Chrysanthemum Exhibition (first half of November), Shinjuku Gyoen opens every day.