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Updated: October 2, 2025

Chrysanthemum Flower Beds Exhibition 菊花壇展

11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo

2025-11-1 - 2025-11-15

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Yoyogi|Shinjuku

The chrysanthemum flower beds exhibition at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a series of flower displays arranged under the shelter called Uwaya. Walk along the winding paths and enjoy the wide variety of colors and unique patterns of the chrysanthemum displays in Japanese Traditional Garden.

Chrysanthemums are said to have first arrived in Japan sometime from the late eighth century to the early ninth century. They were developed over the centuries, and in 1878, the Imperial Household Ministry organized the first chrysanthemum exhibition at Akasaka Palace, mainly for the Imperial Family. Exhibition-quality chrysanthemums were first grown at Akasaka Palace, but in 1904, Shinjuku Gyoen also began cultivating them. Renamed "Kangikukai", the chrysanthemum-viewing party was moved from Akasaka Palace to Shinjuku Gyoen and held there between 1929 and 1936. After WWII, the event was renamed and opened to the public, where it remains to this day.


Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Management Office


Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Management Office

How to Get There

  • Shinjuku Station | South Exit | 10 min on foot
    JR Line | Keio Line | Odawara Line
  • Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station | Exit 2 | 5 min on foot
    Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
  • Sendagaya Station | 5 min on foot
    JR Sobu Line

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Opening Hours
  • 9:00-16:30 (Last admission at 16:00)
    *Changes depending on the season
  • Open every day during chrysanthemum flower beds exhibition
  • Drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, using sports equipment and musical instruments in the garden are prohibited.
Price

Adults:500 yen | Children (15 and under): Free | Seniors (65 and older), Students: 250 yen (valid ID required)

Facility Info
  • Restrooms | Dining facilities |
  • Disabled parking | Baby changing facilities | Wheelchair loan | Breast feeding room |

Please check the official event website for the latest updates on opening dates and times, prices, and other information.