Sunflowers at Shinjuku Central Park are expected to reach their best viewing period from mid to late August.
Four Sunflower Varieties in Bloom
Visitors can enjoy four different varieties of sunflowers around the park.
Vincent (Orange)
- Best viewing: Mid to late August
- Location: Around Jabujabu Pond
Sunny Kids
- Best viewing: Mid to late August
- Location: Around Jabujabu Pond and the East Lawn Square
Pinocchio Gold
- Best viewing: Early to mid August
- Location: East Lawn Square
Sun Believable
- Best viewing: Early August to around October
- Location: West Lawn Square
A Free Leaflet with a Sunflower Map
A self-guided leaflet, "Rediscover the Charm of Shinjuku Central Park! Enjoy Sunflowers in the Park and at the Museum," is being handed out in the park. It features a map of where to find the park's sunflowers, along with an introduction to Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers," part of the permanent collection at the nearby SOMPO Museum of Art. It makes a handy companion for a summer sunflower stroll.
About Shinjuku Central Park
Shinjuku Central Park is the largest ward-run park in Shinjuku. It includes the "Shibafu Hiroba" (Lawn Square), the "Chobo no Mori" (Viewing Forest), which offers sweeping views over the Nishi-Shinjuku skyscraper district, and the "Hana no Mori" (Flower Forest), where seasonal flowers can be enjoyed. There is also a "Chibikko Hiroba" play area for children, with combination play equipment and a large slide.
Address: 2-11-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Official Website: https://shinjukuchuo-park.jp/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinjukuchuopark/
