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How to enjoy the Shinjuku Central Park

Shinjuku is one of the largest cities in the world where the number of passengers who get on and off the road is around the world.Many people visit Shinjuku every day, but there are many people who get tired of a lot of people.In such a case, it is convenient to have a spot where you can take a rest around.

Do you know there is a spot called Shinjuku Central Park that you can easily stop by in Shinjuku?The park in a corner of the high-rise group is known as a place to relax people’s rest.

What kind of appeal is there in the Shinjuku Central Park that is popular with the users?In this article, I will introduce you to the attraction of Shinjuku Central Park and how to enjoy it.Let’s see what kind of spot it is together!

Basic information about the Shinjuku Central Park

First of all, I’ll introduce you to the basic information about the Shinjuku Central Park and how to access it.

Shinjuku Central Park is

The Shinjuku Central Park in Nishishinjuku was opened in 1968 as part of the Shinjuku Sub-metropolitan Construction Project in 1968.It used to be a water purification plant (Yodobashi water purification plant) in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks, but it is now the largest city park in the city, with the largest area of the park.

The park developed as a place to rest business people has been used for filming TV and movies since the opening of the garden.The symbol “Shinjuku Niagara Falls” and “Water Plaza” in the park are popular spots in dramas and animations.

Access to Shinjuku Central Park Parking

Then, I’ll introduce you to the Shinjuku Central Park and the parking information.

By train, it is a 10 minute walk from the JR and Odakyu lines, a walk from Shinjuku station on foot, a 5 minute walk from Nishishinjuku station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, a walk from Tocho-mae on the Toei Oedo line, and a short walk from the Toei Subway Oedo line.The convenient location for access is attractive.

If you are using the Shinjuku we bus, it’s a 1 minute walk from the bus stop, “Park Hyatt Tokyo Mae” on the bus stop number 8.

Shinjuku Central Park
Address : 2-11, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 – 0023 Tokyo
Telephone number : 03 – 3342 – 4509 (Shinjuku Central Park Management Office) 9:00 – 17:00 (no rest)
Closed day : No rest
Homepage : https://parks.prfj.or.jp/shinjuku/

There is no parking lot in the park, so if you’re going to go out by car, please use the nearest parking lot.In this article, I will introduce you the parking lot with the maximum price, so please refer to it.

The parking fee may vary, so make sure to check the local charge when you use it.

Parking name : “Times the Knot TOKYO SHINJYUKU”
Address : 4-31, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 – 0023 Tokyo
Business hours : 24 hours
Maximum price : Up to 2,000 yen up to 12 hours after parking.
Hourly fee : 200 yen per 20 minutes
Location : Flat
Total number : 23 units
Credit card : available
Parking name : “Times Odakyu Dai-ichi Life Co. Bldg.”
Address : 2-7, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 – 0023 Tokyo
Business hours : 24 hours
Maximum price : Up to 1,700 yen up to 12 hours after parking.
Hourly fee : 400 yen per 30 minutes
Location : three dimensional
Total number : 263 units
Credit card : available
Parking name : “Tocho-mae Station Parking Lot”
Address : 2 chome 7, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160 – 0023 Tokyo Shinjuku-ku, 11
Phone number : 03 – 5638 – 3760
Business hours : 24 hours
Closed holidays : No holidays
Maximum price : Up to 2,400 yen (repeatable) up to 12 hours after parking.
Time : free for the first 30 minutes, 100 yen per 15 minutes (100 yen for 60 minutes to 7:00 yen for minutes) 0:00
Location : Flat
Total number of units : 60 (for persons with disabilities : 1 units)
Credit card : not available

Attraction and Fun Shinjuku Central Park

The Shinjuku Central Park that many consumers visit as an oasis in a large city is a green spot that soothes the visitors.The park is seen by people who enjoy seasonal flowers and small creatures, and events such as flea markets are held on holidays.

The “Water Plaza” is scheduled to be held from April 26 to July 15.Why don’t you visit your family, friends and lovers on a sunny day?

Scheduled events
“Let’s play outside! Let’s do it!”
Duration : April 26 to July 15, 2019
Homepage : http://www.manpuku.co.jp/bbq_kanagawa/

Full range of children’s playground equipment

In the park, there is a “Little square” which is popular among children.It is a playground where only the children under junior high school and their parents are allowed to enter.If you are using a small square, you should check the available time beforehand.

Regulatory time

* The time zone of the regulations can only be used by children under junior high or younger children and their parents.

  • Regulatory time : 9 : 30 to 11:30, 13:30 to 16:00

The playground, equipped with a wide range of playground equipment for children, has a wide range of slides and swings, a large sandbox, a spring playground appliance that stimulates the imagination of children, and so on. It is an area where you can enjoy your imagination as much as possible.Besides the opening of the Jajab pond in the summer, it is possible to rent a playground equipment such as a tricycle.

Rent Fun Bike

[Target age] : 6 to 12 years old (children who need to accompany adults)
* Children under 2 years of age can use bicycles with adults.
* It is not possible to use it only for adults older than junior high school students.

  • Usage time : 9 : 30 to 16:00 (excluding open time 11:30 – 12:30)
  • Fee : 300 yen / 20 minute extension : 200 yen / 10 minutes * free
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Jajab Pond in summer

Jabjab pond is a water playground that is opened in the summer.It is open from mid July to early September (scheduled) every year.Only children with lower children and their parents are allowed to use them, so that children with small children can play with their children with peace of mind.Let’s enjoy the rules in the park and enjoy it.

Jabjab Pond

[Duration] Mid July to mid September
* Elementary school students lower than elementary school students
* Wearing swimsuits is necessary if you are using them.

  • Usage time : 11 : 00 to 16:00

Flea market

At the Water plaza facing the Shinjuku Niagara Falls, a free market is held by using a holiday on the Shinjuku Central Park.

The flea ceremony is crowded with many people, so why don’t you visit the park to walk around the park?

Green nature and animals

There is a lot of cherry trees planted in the “Lawn Plaza” with lush greenery, and many cherry blossom viewers come to visit in spring at the Shinjuku Central Park.Also, plants such as tulips, saffodil and pansies that decorate the inside of the garden are healing the hearts of visitors.

Listening to the bird’s voice while enjoying the appreciation of the flowers that bloom elegantly with plenty of sunlight, it is nice to spend a lot of time with the pets.If you have enough time, I recommend you to stop by a flower clock at the north end of the park.

Futsal that adults Can Enjoy

There is also a Futsal Court in the facilities in the park.This is a place where students, company employees and elderly people can interact with each other while enjoying futsal.

Futsal facility (requires pre-registration for use at the time of use)
Facility summary : Futsal Court (in the multipurpose plaza)
Closed day : December 29 – January 3
Time : 9 : 00 to 22:00 (Phone / Window is up to 21:00)
Usage : 9:00 to 12:00 / 3,000 yen per 1 hours, 12:00 to 17:00 / 4,000 yen, 17:00 to 22:00 / 5,000 yen (including the use time : preparation, cleaning, and dressing rooms)
Homepage : https://parks.prfj.or.jp/shinjuku/futsal/

Shinjuku Central Park Summary

This time, I introduced you how to enjoy the Shinjuku Central Park and how to enjoy it.How was it?

The park with lush greenery is full of fun facilities, such as the large playground equipment that children can enjoy, the Jabjab pond that is opened in the summer, and the Futsal Court that can sweat with your friends. The flea market that is held on holidays is also attractive.

Some days are so busy that you can’t afford to look up the sky, but sometimes it’s important to relax and rest.Why don’t you spend time in the Oasis “Shinjuku Central Park” in the city center by using a holiday?You may find a way to enjoy yourself.