Description
The predecessor of Yoyogi Park was the Olympic Village set up for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and it was later developed into a park.
Taking advantage of being one of the largest parks in Tokyo, it has a cycling course, a dog run course, a ball game field, an event plaza, and more.
Although most of Yoyogi Park is adjacent to Meiji Shrine, you will need to go outside to go back and forth between the two.
Features
- In addition to being a famous spot for cherry blossoms and ginkgo, it has a cycling course and dog run course.
- There aren’t many highlights as a park, but there are many benches so you can relax.
- Events are held every weekend at the event plaza on the south side, and stalls are set up.
Staying time
If you just walk through it, it will take about 20 minutes.
Business Hours
All times
Closed Days
None
English Support
There is a multilingual information panel installed at the entrance (Harajuku gate), but we think it is basically unnecessary.
Barrier-Free
There is a pedestrian bridge for traveling between the north and south sides, but you must always use the stairs to use it.
Fees
Free
Access
There are five entrances: Harajuku Gate, Shibuya Gate, South Gate, West Gate, and Sanguubashi Gate, but the West Gate and Sanguubashi Gate are close by, and the Shibuya Gate and South Gate are also close, so there are actually three entrances.
The nearest station is the West Exit of Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line), about 3 minutes walk to Harajuku Gate. It will take about 10 minutes to walk from Yoyogi Hachiman Station (Odakyu Line) towards the West Gate or Sanguubashi Gate.
It is also possible to go there from Shibuya, heading north towards LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, passing through the zelkova trees and entering the south side of Yoyogi Park. (The south side is open and there are no partitions, and you will pass through Shibuya Gate when moving to the north side on the pedestrian bridge)
Official Links
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index039.html#googtrans(en)
Nearby spots
Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu)
This shrine boasts the highest number of New Year’s visitors in Japan, and is surrounded by vast nature.
Takeshita Street
There is a shopping street that stretches from the Takeshita exit of Harajuku Station to Meiji Dori, and is packed with fashion-related stores.
Yoyogi Pony Park (Yoyogi Pony Koen)
This is a small park attached to Meiji Shrine where you can interact with cute ponies.
Reviews
For break
There are many famous parks and Japanese gardens in Tokyo, and if I compare Yoyogi Park with them, I think it’s inferior.
However, there are many benches, so it is a good place to take a break. Also, if the purpose is the event plaza on the south side, the evaluation will be different.