Yoyogi Park
(代々木公園)
Park
明治神宮, 東京
This park is famous for their picnics. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"sorts of things but skip the rockabilly gang"(6 Tips)
"Best park in Tokyo, and one of the best in the world."(4 Tips)
"The best place in Tokyo to do your thang and have a picnic."(15 Tips)
"Beautiful during cherry blossom season."(2 Tips)
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- Artyom FedosovJuly 26, 2016Really huge park in the city center. Sometimes overcrowded, but in the same time it's very spacious, so don't take care about number of people on entrance and get ready to spend here few hours in row.
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A short walk from Shibuya & Harajuku, it's the BEST place to unwind & forget the stresses of city life. My favorite place to escape on summer weekends. Completely mixed crowd. Doesn't feel like Japan.
Upvote18Downvote- Jesse JohnstonApril 11, 2016Given the sheer size of the park, you'd never know how many people were there, but it's very obviously a popular spot. Alcohol and picnics are encouraged and there's a dedicated bike path for cyclistsUpvote16Downvote
Trish FApril 2, 2016Rockabilly's gather at the entrance after 2pm on Sunday to dance to rock and roll, fun to see. Park is pretty but heaving during Hanami (cherry blossom viewing at end of March/early April).
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Yuri RamocanNovember 28, 2017Absolutely wonderful park. A must-visit—especially when the weather is nice. There’s always something going on. Picnics are great here. One of the best places to relax and people-watch in Tokyo.Upvote2Downvote
FRIENDS IN TOKYOSeptember 24, 2012The best place for a picnic when the weather's nice, we love sitting by the lake and chilling. Not too many people on weekdays. See dancing Japanese "Elvises" at the entrance on every Sunday!Upvote6Downvote
A HazetNovember 16, 2019One of the biggest park in Tokyo which located adjacent to harajuku & meiji jingu shrine (but there’s no direct access) if you lucky you can find costplayers who frequently gather in it#TravelingTokyo
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Lisa StarbucksMarch 25, 2017Lovely wee garden. There are also public toilets. They have heated seats and are the most cleanest public place I've been to! It's quite busy because of the meiji shrine but overall still ok.
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Fran LugoNovember 24, 2015This is an amazing place to jog or do yoga if you are into it but anyway is a beautiful place to walk and specially the visit to the temple right next to.
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Russell HirschornAugust 6, 2015Beautiful park located right next to JR Harajuku station. Meji Shrine is located inside and the inner gardens and worth the fee. Make sure you go to the well.
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ninaNovember 28, 2017OMG, Sunday afternoon watch the aging Rockabilly dancers. They’re by the Meiji Shrine gate. Later, explore the park to see all the ravers, breakdancers and ukulele players. A beautiful, strange place.UpvoteDownvote
Most beautiful park in the world. Head over to 365 日 bakery for some baked goods and go for a picnic here
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Andrew ShuttleworthMarch 30, 2013Rent a bike or tandem for 200 yen and take the 1.8km course around the park. Even better in cherry blossom season.Upvote4Downvote
Turkish AirlinesDecember 3, 2015Looking for somewhere quiet during your visit to Tokyo? You’re in the perfect place! The Yoyogi Park will offer you a great break from the busy crowds.
UpvoteDownvote- ninaJanuary 25, 2015OMG Sunday afternoon watch the aging Rockabilly dancers. They're by the Meiji Shrine gate. Later, explore the park to see all the ravers, breakdancers and ukulele players. A beautiful, strange place.
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DensJanuary 13, 2015If you're staying nearby, this is a great spot to walk off your Golden Gai hangover (or to just escape the madness of Shinjuku or Shibuya)
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Jessalynne PetersOctober 7, 2017A great place for families, and for people watching. Sundays are when all the fun happens, and there are street performances, good trucks, and generally great people watching.UpvoteDownvote
MichałMarch 30, 2017Excellent place to picnic and enjoy sakura in springtime. Lots of friendly people everywhere
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If you are here not to play Pokémon, you may be annoyed by the huge crowds by the entrances where the Pokestops are located. Huuuge crowds! For Pokémon trainers – there are always lures here.Upvote1Downvote
Yuen Haw HorJune 11, 2017A great place to de-stress and have a picnic, jog, a good long walk or just find a nice spot to sit and set your thoughts free.UpvoteDownvote
On a Sunday, swing through and see the Dancing Elvises (Elvi?) and wander down towards the Harajuku entrance from some Harajuku girls. Good Okonomiyaki from street vendors, too!Upvote10Downvote- Beautiful during cherry blossom season. Nice spacious park. Avoid the tent city on the west side of the parkUpvote1Downvote
Nick CrockerMay 11, 2017Get as far from Harajuku Station as you can. The Sangubashi station side of the park is so peaceful.Upvote1Downvote
Joshua PetersOctober 5, 2017Great park that is filled with families and friends, especially on weekends,
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Amizyo HairieMarch 23, 2015Ah, love this place. It smells of free spirit and love. You can bird-watch or people-watch here. Come with a loved one!UpvoteDownvote
Nikki SnowhiteOctober 22, 2016Great place to take a time out from the busy city. The shrine is peaceful and beautiful, and the surrounding park is lush.
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adyMay 19, 2019The park is huge and very pleasant to walk through. Away from the busy streets when you want to get away from it all.UpvoteDownvote
Megan AllisonMarch 24, 2019Gorgeous park. Bring a blanket & a pink wine in Sakura season and enjoy the crowd. (PS there are no trash cans.)UpvoteDownvote- Best park in Tokyo, and one of the best in the world. Akin to Central Park or other Golden Gate park.UpvoteDownvote
JoyceMarch 8, 2016Huge park in the middle of Tokyo. Good for a walk or just relax. Some areas charge to visit around.UpvoteDownvote
MarliesApril 2, 2017Extremely crowded but very fun to walk trough, especially on a sunny sunday.
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Jonathan KramerAugust 9, 2014Cherry blossoms are amazing here, it also gets incredibly crowded with hanami picnics, but it's a nice happy crowd.UpvoteDownvote
Rachel RothMay 8, 2017Especially great on Sunday afternoons when there are lots of performers...
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Jeffrey KaoJune 6, 2017Come here on a Sunday and check out the Rockabillies. Also it's often when the girls dress up in nearby Harajuku!UpvoteDownvote
Nadia H.VNovember 21, 2013Must see in Japan, great walk, lots of sights and far from a tourist trap. Thouroughly enjoyed my Sunday here!!Upvote1Downvote
Matt BarberMarch 25, 2018Street food on the south part of park. Loads of groups having fun and drinking under blossom trees.UpvoteDownvote
CMay 13, 2018Very expansive park where you can just sit down, have a picnic and catch up w friendsUpvoteDownvote
Panisha ChanMay 7, 2015Big trees garden and shrine. Really peaceful and green. You will have a good stroll here.UpvoteDownvote
Nathan RothMay 14, 2010what an amazing place to hang out when the weather`s nice. though it`s probably Tokyo`s worst maintained park, it`s still pretty. and the people can`t be beat -- a real assortment of young people anUpvoteDownvote
Terence SackApril 17, 2022Nice big park for a fresh air break when you’re in Tokyo. Convenient location near HarajukuUpvoteDownvote
Karolina 🦖April 4, 2016Really nice park. They do have sakura if you're here during the season.
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flying felizJuly 16, 2017Try the Guarana Antarctica - #foodspotting #foodie #tokyo #yummy #flyingfeliz #brasilfestaOla, Brasil! (via @Foodspotting)UpvoteDownvote
Fellexandro RubyNovember 14, 2014Come on weekend to see the lively park. People playing instruments, kids running around and lovely dogs! :DUpvoteDownvote
Azahara GómezApril 7, 2018In my opinion, this is de most beautiful park in Tokyo, more than Ueno!UpvoteDownvote- Jessalynne PetersOctober 7, 2017Family friendly place with lots of different people. Sundays are when all the fun stuff happens.UpvoteDownvote
Bram HilgersomApril 3, 2017Busiest park I've ever been to but doesn't feel too crowded due to the Japanese structure and discipline.
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Krstan PetruczMarch 28, 2016Chill out in any season. Totally-full-relaxed park. Dogs allowed. Lovely place.UpvoteDownvote
Bee .August 3, 2018Was a good place for runners and picnics, loved the park as it was hugeUpvoteDownvote
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