Yoyogi Park (Yoyogi Koen): Large Park near Harajuku and Shibuya
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What is Yoyogi Park?
Yoyogi Park (代々木公園) is one of the largest city parks in Tokyo and very easy to access from many other tourist attractions: 5 mins walk from Harajuku station, 20 mins walk from Shibuya or Shinjuku stations. It’s also next to the most popular shrine in Tokyo, Meiji Shrine.
What to See and Do at Yoyogi Park?
Enjoy the Seasonal Landscape
With a 540,529 m2 land, the park is very rich in nature and it’s where people visit to relax, exercise and attend events. The busiest time is Spring and Autumn (cherry blossom and autumn leaves season) in Tokyo.
▶︎More info about Cherry Blossoms in Yoyogi Park
Play a Variety of Sports
The park was used for a Olympic village in 1964 during Tokyo Olympic and now consists of NIKE basketball court, cycling course, fountain, dog run, bird sanctuary and other facilities.
Participate in Large Events
Yoyogi park is where most of big outdoor events in Tokyo are held especially on weekends. Check the park’s event schedule to follow up with their updates! Some of these events are free to join 😉
▼ Check out some past events @Yoyogi Park! ▼
How to Get to Yoyogi Park
Map
Access
5 mins walk from Harajuku station
Address
2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052
Business Hours
Open 24h (park facilities open 9:00-17:00)
Price
Free
Official Website
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/yoyogi/
Tourist Reviews of Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park is a beloved urban oasis offering a blend of tranquility and vibrancy. With a Google rating of 4.3 (23,861 reviews), a TripAdvisor score of 4.5 (2,355 reviews), and a Yelp rating of 4.3 (91 reviews), it’s a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike.
On TripAdvisor, one visitor highlighted its strategic location and relaxed atmosphere:
“Great place to hang around in Harajuku. We went to Meiji Shrine first, then explored Takeshita Street and the nearby clothing shops. We ended with hanging out in Yoyogi Park! Nice peaceful park.”
―from TripAdvisor
A Yelp reviewer shared their dynamic experience at the park:
“Exploring Yoyogi, there was a marathon or running event, yoga, dancing, singing, dogs running around, people relaxing, and more! It was pretty different from Shinjuku and felt like a whole other place! The runners had a ‘runner guide’ banded to them by their wrists, which was interesting. We walked by the fountains and sat down to relax from all our walking from Meiji Jingu!
Upon walking in, there are restrooms and a cafe if you are hungry! It’s not a crazy cool park, but it shows the lifestyle of the people. I would bring some food next time or have a picnic on the open grass.”
―from Yelp
Whether you’re looking to relax on the grassy fields, admire the diverse activities, or unwind after a visit to nearby attractions like Meiji Shrine or Takeshita Street, Yoyogi Park offers a refreshing slice of Tokyo life.
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