What other travelers are saying about Okuma Garden, Shinjuku
This is a very nice garden at Waseda university. There is a well maintained lawn, and a small wood with some Japanese garden features such as stone lanterns, steps, and a small stream etc. although not large, it does offer some seating and a calm place to step away from the hustle and bustle of the campus. It is also conveniently close to the '125 Uni Shop and Cafe.' Away from the lawn, one can find a few small and picturesque spots among the trees that make nice photo spots.
Okuma Garden in Tokyo is typically open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:30 PM. Admission fees are generally around 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for students. Hours may vary seasonally, so check the official Waseda University website before visiting this beautiful Japanese garden.
The nearest station to Okuma Garden is Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, just a 3-minute walk away. You can also reach the garden from Takadanobaba Station (JR Yamanote Line) with a 15-minute walk, or Edogawabashi Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) with a 10-minute walk through the Waseda University campus.
The best time to visit Okuma Garden is during spring (late March to early May) for stunning cherry blossoms and azaleas, or autumn (November to early December) for beautiful fall foliage. The garden also features lovely summer greenery and peaceful winter landscapes, making it a year-round destination for nature lovers in Tokyo.
Photography is generally allowed at Okuma Garden for personal use, making it a popular spot for Instagram photos and tourist pictures. However, commercial photography may require permission from Waseda University. The garden offers excellent photo opportunities with its traditional Japanese landscape design, pond, bridges, and seasonal flowers.
Okuma Garden has limited wheelchair accessibility due to its traditional Japanese garden design with uneven paths, steps, and gravel walkways. While some areas near the entrance are accessible, elderly visitors or those with mobility issues should be prepared for challenging terrain. Contact Waseda University in advance for specific accessibility information and assistance options.
Nice place for relaxing time. Beautiful flowers in summertime, trees everywhere. Small but interesting and calm place. A Japanese garden as it was expected: stones, lawn, flowers and water. A gazebo where you can stay and read, write ir just look at the sky.
Very serene and beautiful Japanese garden with a old Japanese style house, big bell, running stream, colorful flowers and miniature bobsai trees. There is a uni cafe next door and next to Rihga Royal hotel which has an entrance through back.
