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The Garden of Words
One garden, one gazebo, 46 minutes of film. The most concentrated pilgrimage in Tokyo.
Almost all of The Garden of Words takes place in **Shinjuku Gyoen**, and specifically around the **gazebo in the Japanese garden** where the two characters meet in the rain. The film is 46 minutes long and the location is one garden, which makes this the most concentrated pilgrimage on this site — you can do it properly in ninety minutes. Admission is 500 yen, it is closed on Mondays, and the film is set in the rainy season, so **June is when it looks like the film**. Bring an umbrella and go anyway if it rains: that is the point.
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Common questions
How much does Shinjuku Gyoen cost?
Around 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for students and over-65s, free for junior high age and under. It is closed on Mondays.
When does it look like the film?
June. The film is set in the rainy season, so go in the rain rather than avoiding it — the gazebo scenes only work wet.
How long do I need?
About 90 minutes. The film is 46 minutes long and set almost entirely in one garden, which makes this the most concentrated pilgrimage in Tokyo.