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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden vs Tokyo National Museum
Both are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Tokyo National Museum ranks significantly higher than Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Tokyo National Museum has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 7 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and Time Out.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
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11 Naitocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0014
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Frommer's
"Formerly the private estate of a feudal lord and then of the Imperial family, this is considered one of the most important parks of the Meiji Era."
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Lonely Planet
"Though Shinjuku-gyōen was designed as an imperial retreat (completed 1906), it’s now definitively a park for everyone."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which became the imperial garden after 1906, brings together several distinct styles ... also where the Prime Minister holds his annual hanami."
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Fodor's
"This lovely 150-acre park was once the estate of the powerful Naito family of feudal lords, who were among the most trusted retainers of the Tokugawa shoguns."
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Afar Magazine
"The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a gorgeous park that's just a short walk from Shinjuku Station."
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Tokyo National Museum
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13-9 Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo 110-8712
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Fodor's
"This complex of four buildings grouped around a courtyard is one of the world's great repositories of East Asian art and archaeology."
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Concierge
"The national museum of Japan has a spectacular collection of Japanese art, but the displays can be on the old-fashioned side."
Travel + Leisure
"The Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park is the largest repository of Japanese art and artifacts in the world."
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Time Out
"If you have just one day to devote to museum-going in Tokyo and are interested in Japanese art and artefacts, this is the place to visit."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"A must-see museum whose collection of treasures is astounding both in terms of scope (110,000 exhibits) and quality."
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Recommend prioritising the Japanese Gallery (Hon-kan) and the Gallery of Horyu-ji Treasures.
