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Yoyogi Park

, Shibuya City, Tokyo

Description

Yoyogi Park is a landscaped park that housed the main Olympic village and the national Gymnasium (designed by Kenzo Tange for the swimming and diving events) during the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Otherwise, its main feature is a pond with a water fountain and it is a popular spot to enjoy the cherry blossom during hanami. On Sundays, the park is also used as a gathering place for Japanese rock music fans, cosplayers, and other subculture hobby groups.

Access & Transport

The park is adjacent to the Meiji Shrine complex and directly west of Harajuku / Meiji-jingumae station (Yamanote, C, F). Yoyogi-kōen / Yoyogi-Hachiman stations (Odakyu, C) are another public transport option, at the park's southwest corner.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a walk through this park with the Meiji shrine and either the Harajuku neighbourhood or the centre of Shibuya.

Meta review

Online reviewers paint the picture of a very family-friendly park, a good place for picnics, walk the dog or hug trees (yes, that's a thing). Clearly, a park that makes Shibuya just that much more liveable.

Environmental & Social

Green attraction that enhances the living environment of residents.

Conclusion

An enjoyable park but without features that make it stand out among other urban parks. As such, it is more a spot for residents or just to take a break rather than an attraction that needs to be explored.

Key positive

Walking distance to several sighs / attractions

Good option for cherry blossoms

Key negative

No major feature other than the Olympic stadiums

Suitability

No restrictions and suitable for all ages

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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