YOYOGI PARK

In the midst of the largest metropolis in the world, you can find a lush forest of green at Yoyogi Park. It’s the largest park in Tokyo and features wide lawns, ponds and lakes and frequent gatherings and events. Also adjacent to the Meiji Shrine and close to Harajuku, it should definitely be on your list of things to do in Tokyo. During the spring time, you can also enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms while picnicking on the lawns. Before becoming a park in 1967, it served as the Olympic Village for the 1964 Olympics and before the Olympics, it was a military housing unit for the Americans during the occupation after World War II.

Entrance fee: free

Photo credit: Wikipedia

Address: 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0052

Website: http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index039.html#googtrans(en)

How to get there: A 5 minute walk from the Harajuku Station on the JR Line. It’s right next to the Meiji Shrine.