Discover the Green Oasis of Shinjuku Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Kai to Shinjuku Park, start by getting onto the Chuo Expressway (中央自動車道) from Kai. Follow the signs for Tokyo and stay on the expressway for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. As you approach Tokyo, take the exit toward Shinjuku. Once you exit, follow the signs for Shinjuku and Shinjuku Park. There is limited parking available around the park, so be prepared to pay for parking, which can range from ¥300 to ¥600 per hour.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  For travelers using public transportation, first head to the nearest train station in Kai, such as Kai City Station (甲府市駅). Take the JR Chuo Line (中央線) towards Tokyo. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Alight at Shinjuku Station (新宿駅). From Shinjuku Station, you can either walk to Shinjuku Park, which is about a 15-minute walk, or take the Toei Subway (都営地下鉄) from Shinjuku Station to Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station (新宿御苑前駅), which is one stop away. The subway fare is around ¥200.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kai to Shinjuku. Start at a local bus terminal in Kai and look for an express bus service to Shinjuku. This option may take around 2 to 3 hours depending on traffic. Once you arrive at Shinjuku, you can walk to Shinjuku Park, which is approximately a 10 to 15-minute walk. Please check the local bus schedules for accurate timings and fares, which usually cost between ¥1,000 to ¥2,000.