Shinjuku Central Park

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Shinjuku Central Park (Shinjuku Chūō Park) is a park in western Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It sits in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and is surrounded by tall buildings like the Hyatt Regency Tokyo and the Park Hyatt. The park is bordered by Honnnan Dori and Kita Dori to the north, Junisha Dori to the west, Suido Dori (Minami Dori) to the south, and Koen Dori to the east. Tochomae Station on the Toei Ōedo Line is right beside the park. Shinjuku Gyoen is a different park nearby.

Shinjuku Central Park is divided into three areas—North, West Area, and East Area—split by roads.

North area
- SHUKNOVA: a Park-PFI facility that includes a Starbucks.
- Lawn Plaza with the Bell of Peace.
- Sports Corner with a rebound tennis court.
- Eco Gallery Shinjuku.
- Forest with a View.
- Shinjuku Shiraito Falls and Shinjuku Niagara Falls.
- Water Plaza.
- Biotope near Kumano Shrine (open only on certain dates).
- Monument to the Birthplace of the Photographic Industry.
- Administrative Office.
- Citizen’s Forest.
- Lunch Corner (daytime use).
- Fujimidai (Mt. Fuji Viewing Hill) with a hexagonal pavilion from a former Yodobashi Water Purification Plant.

West Area
- Splash Pond (usable in summer).
- Kids’ Plaza (playground).
- Futsal Management Building.

East Area
- Futsal Court.
- Basketball Hoop.

Location and access
- The park is in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
- Coordinates: 35.69007°N, 139.68947°E.
- Not to be confused with Shinjuku Gyoen.
- Next to Tochomae Station (Toei Ōedo Line); Juniso Kumano Shrine is on the park’s western side.

Overview
Shinjuku Central Park is a convenient, urban green space for office workers and visitors, offering many attractions across its three areas and easy access from nearby transit.