NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building rises above Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

The NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building rises above Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo, Japan. At 240 metres (790 ft) tall, this skyscraper is the fourth tallest building in Tokyo. It mainly houses technical and switching equipment for the company's cellular telephone service, plus some offices. Shinjuku Gyoen originated during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence. Later it was converted into a botanical garden before being transferred to the Imperial Family in 1903 who used used it for recreation and the entertainment of guests. The park was almost completely destroyed during World War II, but was eventually rebuilt and reopened in 1949 as a public park. Access Shinjuku Gyoen park via three gates: Shinjuku Gate is a ten minute walk east from the "New South Exit" of JR Shinjuku Station or a five minute walk from Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line. Okido Gate is a five minute walk from Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line. Sendagaya Gate is a five minute walk from JR Sendagaya Station on the local Chuo/Sobu Line.

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The NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building rises above Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo, Japan. At 240 metres (790 ft) tall, this skyscraper is the fourth tallest building in Tokyo. It mainly houses technical and switching equipment for the company's cellular telephone service, plus some offices. Shinjuku Gyoen originated during the Edo Period (1603-1867) as a feudal lord's Tokyo residence. Later it was converted into a botanical garden before being transferred to the Imperial Family in 1903 who used used it for recreation and the entertainment of guests. The park was almost completely destroyed during World War II, but was eventually rebuilt and reopened in 1949 as a public park. Access Shinjuku Gyoen park via three gates: Shinjuku Gate is a ten minute walk east from the "New South Exit" of JR Shinjuku Station or a five minute walk from Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line. Okido Gate is a five minute walk from Shinjukugyoenmae Station on the Marunouchi Subway Line. Sendagaya Gate is a five minute walk from JR Sendagaya Station on the local Chuo/Sobu Line.