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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

新宿御苑
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The Garden of Words · Gazebo and pond where the two meet on rainy days · 6 spots · Source ↗
9:00–18:00 (varies by season, closed Mondays)
東京都新宿区内藤町11

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a real-life anime pilgrimage spot from The Garden of Words. A large national garden in central Tokyo; its Japanese garden, pavilion, pond and bridge form the film's central setting. Takao and Yukino meet and talk there on rainy mornings.

Visiting etiquette
  • Ask before taking photos inside shops or facilities
  • At schools and in residential areas, don't photograph people and keep quiet
  • Don't block the street or linger too long

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