As one of the largest green spaces in Tokyo, Yoyogi Park is a magnet for Tokyo residents who want to enjoy the sun and nature or who would like to attend one of the many festivals that take place in the park all year round.
Although Yoyogi Park has relatively few cherry trees compared to other parks in Tokyo, it is a beautiful vantage point for the cherry blossom in spring. He is also known for his ginko trees, which turn gold in autumn.
Before the park became a city park in 1967, the area was the site of the Olympic Village for the 1964 Olympic Games. Yoyogi Park is right next to the Meiji Shrine.
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The Yoyogi Park Events Square is an open space on the NHK side of Yoyogi Park that is commonly used as a performance space. A large outdoor stage there frequently welcomes musical acts and cultural performances. The square can be accessed via a pedestrian bridge from the main section of Yoyogi Park.
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line: Yoyogi Koen (Exit 3 or 4) or Meiji-jingumae/Harajuku Station (Exit 2) JR Yamanote line: Meiji-jingumae/Harajuku station (Omotesando Exit)
If you're in Tokyo and looking for a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, check out the Vietnam Tet Festival at Yoyogi Park. 2024 will be the first iteration of the event, and it's set to include music and dance performances plus a variety of eats available for purchase.
The Tokunoshima Tourism and Product Fair is set to include a variety of cultural performances, delicious regional cuisine, and information about traveling to this part of Japan.
As an island nation, Japan has a great affinity for seafood, fish in particular. The Sakana and Japan Festival aims to highlight this connection between Japanese culture and all things fish.
A two-day farm food festival for children in Hibiya Park, Tokyo. Held on the 10th and 11th of November, the festival aims to teach children about where food comes from, and features lots of hands-on activities.
Throwing a frisbee, flying a kite or playing badminton in the open in the middle of Tokyo? Yes, this sounds like a typical weekend in Yoyogi Park (Yoyogi Koen).
Yoyogi Koen is a spacious park for outdoor games and picnics, and picturesque views with trees.
Every Sunday rockabilly dancers gather at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo
Cherry, maple and gingko trees in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo offer a great variety of autumn colours in one place!
Greenery, tranquility and the occassional superstar popping by to film a show. All in Yoyogi Park.
Just moments from the boutiques of Harajuku and Omotesando, there is a bargain to be found, writes Connie Ng. Once a month, Yoyogi Park transforms into a thriving treasure trove of recycled and vintage items. With everything from kimonos to hand carved furniture, this flea market is a staple in central Tokyo for both travelers and locals. Located alongside the NHK Studio Park, you can pop by for the one o'lclock live studio taping after you are done at the market.
Enjoy the charming atmosphere of Yoyogi Park. You can feel the music everywhere, as the park is usually full of musicians: trumpet players, violinists, guitarists, cello players, young men playing the didgeridoo…
The Japan-Indonesia Friendship Festival is an annual event in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park. It features Indonesian food, music, dance, crafts, and beer.
The Namaste India Festival once again brings it's colourful culture to Tokyo
Come to Yoyogi Park to experience traditional Khmer culture at the Cambodia Festival. With plenty to eat and shop, the highlight is the professional dance troupe.
As an island nation, Japan has a great affinity for seafood, fish in particular. The Sakana and Japan Festival aims to highlight this connection between Japanese culture and all things fish.
The Japan Furusato Food Festival showcases a range of unique hometown foods from across the country. It also places an emphasis on learning about the food production process and social issues relating to food.
The Brazil Festival is an annual festival held in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park. Its celebratory spirit features lively music, dance, and capoeira performances.
Capture the Okinawan beach spirit in the middle of Tokyo's bustling Yoyogi Park at the Okinawa Festival, held every year.
Tokyo's Yoyogi Park holds international festivals nearly every weekend during the summer. Check it out for great food, drinks, music, shopping and performances.
It's an awesome outdoor festival where you can enjoy eating delicious Latin food, listen and participate in some amazing Latin dancing and music, and last but not least you can shop for various Latin wares.
It's hard not to be impressed by the diversity on display at the Namaste India Festival in Yoyogi Park. Food with a local flair from every corner of the vast country
The Tokyo Food Education Fair is an annual festival held in Yoyogi Park. In addition to programs explaining everything you'd ever want to know about Japanese cuisine, there are rows and rows of food vendors preparing delicacies from every region and prefecture across the country. Come hungry!
The Caribbean and Latin American Festival in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park features Russian, Korean, and Philippine cuisine, Indian beer, and more Thai food than you could handle
EuroFest, a two-day festival held in Tokyo's Yoyogi park, has a wealth of food, drinks, and entertainment from all across Europe, and it's pretty authentic!
Yoyogi Jazz Festival is a free annual event on the spring equinox holiday. It features groups from area schools who really know how to play jazz.
The Laos Festival in Yoyogi Park brings food, drinks, music and culture to Tokyo. Don't forget to try the laap!
The Thai Festival is a massive, exciting annual festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park. The enormous number of vendors, performers, exhibits, food and visitors gives it a lively, exciting atmosphere that's not to be missed.
Sport your finest yellow and green and celebrate Brazilian culture in Yoyogi Park. Enjoy food and live music.
Cinco De Mayo 2014 is a festival held yearly to commemorate Mexico's monumental victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and sprung a Japan leg beginning in 2013. Mexican food, mariachi bands and sombrero hats take centre stage in this amazing afternoon.
The Vietnam Festival, held annually in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, is an exciting and delicious slice of Southeast Asian life. Like the other summer international festivals held
I Love Ireland is an Irish cultural festival held in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park as part of the St. Patrick's Day festivities in mid-March. Come for the food, drinks, music, dancing, and parade.
'Incredible India' – says the welcoming archway, best describes the essence of 'Namaste India' the 2-day long annual Indian festival held over a weekend in September right
Pet ownership in Japan is at an all-time high, with lapdogs and smaller canines leading the pack. The Yoyogi Park WanWan Carnival showcases some of the best-dressed pooches in Tokyo.
Every year, Yoyogi Park transforms for one week into a rainbow of colors as diversified as the people it represents.
Turkey has a rich and diverse culture, and an annual event at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park celebrates this. The two-day Turkey Festival will showcase everything from Turkish food and art to music and dance.
The Taiwan Festa in Yoyogi Park includes various booths related to Taiwanese culture, gastronomy, tourism, and more.
The Philippine Festival at Yoyogi Park serves as a celebration of the country's rich culture. Held in conjunction with the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, the event will include a variety of music and dance performances, plus the promotion of Filipino products, food, and more.
Throughout the year, Tokyo's Yoyogi Park hosts numerous festivals that showcase the culture of different countries and regions of the world. One such event is the Arabian Fes, which is held over two days in early July.
Held for the first time in 2013, Fiesta de Espana celebrates Japan-Spain relations and has drawn crowds in excess of 100,000 each year. The event promises various ways to enjoy the best of Spanish culture in the heart of Tokyo, with food, dance, and music at the core of it.
Running for over 30 years now, the Hokkaido Fair at Yoyogi is a multi-day event that brings some of the region's foodie favorites to Tokyo's Yoyogi Park. The prefecture is highly regarded for its food exports – especially its dairy products and seafood – and is the home of popular dishes like jingisukan (Genghis Khan lamb barbecue), soup curry, kaisendon (seafood rice bowls), and Hokkaido ramen. A combination of well-known, established restaurants and under the radar hidden gems will be sharing a host of popular Hokkaido foods at the event, with the full lineup to be confirmed on the official website closer to the start date. Admission to the event itself is free, but bring yen for your food purchases.
The China Festival at Yoyogi Park is an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sino-Japan relations, and the two-day event will include around 80 booths showcasing some of the country's diverse cuisine and culture. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy stage performances of Chinese music and performing arts, obtain information about tourism to China, indulge in various traditional foods, and plenty more. More information on the booths and performers at the event will be added to the China Festival website and SNS channels closer to the date. Admission to the festival is free of charge, but do bring some yen if you plan on grabbing a bite to eat or drink.
The Shibuya Christmas event at Yoyogi Park focuses on food, with around 30 vendors set to serve up a variety of tasty eats.
Running from October 17th until October 22nd, the Tokyo Night Market at Yoyogi Park is set to bring food, live music, and art to this popular outdoor destination.
If you're in Tokyo and looking for a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, check out the Vietnam Tet Festival at Yoyogi Park. 2024 will be the first iteration of the event, and it's set to include music and dance performances plus a variety of eats available for purchase.
The Tokunoshima Tourism and Product Fair is set to include a variety of cultural performances, delicious regional cuisine, and information about traveling to this part of Japan.
A two-day farm food festival for children in Hibiya Park, Tokyo. Held on the 10th and 11th of November, the festival aims to teach children about where food comes from, and features lots of hands-on activities.
If you're looking for a bit of festive fun, look no further than the Santa Parade Tokyo. The charity event was first held in Tokyo in 2018, and involves participants dressing up in Santa costumes and either completing a 4.3km run or a 2km walk.
Located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku is a modern hotel with an exceptional design and easy access to the nearby Shinjuku train station and the Meiji Shrine. The 14-story hotel building was renovated and reopened in August 2018 as THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku . The western-style rooms offer a park view on the top floor as well as a newly opened terrace suite. The spacious atrium design offers a relaxed atmosphere and connects the restaurant, bar, lounge and lobby with one another. One of the highlights of THE KNOT is the delicious dishes. There are six areas in which food and drinks are offered. From the grill area to high-quality black tea and fresh bread, everything is on offer.
With Koenji being a "creative town" it's no surprise that the BnA Hotel opened there in 2016 and has had, subsequently, an incredible impact on the local community. BnA (Bed and Art) has other spaces dotted about Tokyo and Kyoto, but the Koenji edition is possibly more immersive as the concept is "stay in an artwork." In collaboration with local artists, the BnA has created an impressive multi-storey art experiment for art lovers and creatives with a desire to inhabit art. The first floor acts as a front desk and bar which comes alive at night with events and selected DJs. It also hosts Masu Masu onigiri cafe with artists being asked to come and exchange artwork with each other in a gesture which reflects the true spirit of Koenji. With two "living art" twin rooms taking up the second and third floors designed by a seasonal rotation of local artists, guests can engage with and inhabit their art rooms. BnA Koenji also plays host to a rooftop lounge and a basement space which is used for artists residencies where their work is shown to the public and a DJ booth and streaming equipment for live performances. With live painting events and an eclectic variety of regular events, the BnA Hotel becomes, itself, a living canvas. The BnA believes that it's a machigata hotel, meaning that guests should (and are encouraged) to interact with Koenji. Use the public sentos, eat in the local restaurants that surround the hotel and buy locally from the multitude of shops, market stalls, bars and cafes which make-up the fabric of Koenji. Feted by international press such as The Guardian, BnA acts as a creative network with the concept of serendipity being discussed as the bar becomes an ad hoc meeting place where collaborations and friendships between artists and locals are born. The BnA was also instrumental in a street art festival named MCP (Mural City Project) which was supported by Suginami Ward. MCP was incredibly ambitious and truly communal with the desire to transform and coalesce the community through the creation of public murals. The BnA, Koenji and Suginami spearheaded a public art movement which should be commended and replicated throughout Tokyo.
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
Mame Shiba Cafe offers a unique experience where you can interact with Shiba dogs while enjoying your favorite drinks. You cannot make reservations in advance through phone or online, so it is best to book early in the morning at a store. The cafe requires customers to make a reservation in-store, present their receipt at the reserved time, and then enter the cafe.
There is a restaurant right in front of the Meguro station where you can eat your own fish. All kinds of Japanese dishes and fresh seafood are also served. In some pools inside the restaurant you can catch your own fish with a fishing rod and net and then let the staff know which table it should be brought to. You can watch the fish being prepared in the kitchen and let you know in advance how the fish should be prepared: whether as sashimi, grilled, boiled, deep-fried (with tempura) or as sushi. If you don't manage to catch your own fish, then you can of course order a fish from the menu. However, the price is much lower if you want to have your own catch cooked .
In the Highball Bar Sunny Side 1923 in Gotanda Shinagawa, guests enjoy freshly tapped beers and, in addition to a dinner menu, of course, highballs are offered. These consist of a basic spirit and, for example, soda water or ginger ale. They can also contain other ingredients and are extremely popular in Japan. The menu is also available in English, so that even foreign-speaking visitors will have no problems enjoying a relaxing evening. The bar offers 26 seats and 30 standing places and children are also welcome. The bar also offers a very special bonus with its own room for small private groups. Users of Japanese mobile phone networks are given the opportunity to use high-speed WiFi from the providers Softbank, NTT Docomo or AU.
Meiji Jingu is located in technologically advanced Tokyo and only a few minutes from the quirky streets of Harajuku. This famous Shinto shrine is hidden among a thickly forested area, creating an atmosphere of tranquility in the heart of Japan's bustling metropolis. Meiji Jingu is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo and is visited by millions of people every year. The shrine’s daily ceremonies, incredible architecture, and scenic grounds make it a memorable and rejuvenating destination for tourists and Shinto practitioners alike. History The relatively recent shrine was built in 1920 to commemorate Japan’s first modern emperor and empress, Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. In 1867, Emperor Meiji ascended to the throne, effectively marking the end of Japan’s feudal era and the beginning of the Meiji Period. During his rule, Emperor Meiji guided Japan into a more modern and westernized way of life and revamped international relations by building connections with other countries. The shrine was tragically destroyed by 1945 bombings, but was quickly rebuilt in 1958 thanks to public donations. Today Meiji Jingu and its surrounding forest stand as a beacon of the Shinto faith, creating an atmosphere of harmony between first-time guests, practitioners, nature, and the past. Given its location in Tokyo, the easily accessible shrine is a common destination for visitors. Meiji Jingu is open every day from sunrise to sunset and has no admission fee. The shrine has one southern entrance and two northern, all of which are marked by towering torii gates. When visitors pass under the gates, which mark the separation between the sacred and secular world, it is customary to bow. The path to the shrine’s main complex is lined by a lush forest composed of over 100,000 trees and a variety of plant species, many of which were donated to the area from all over Japan. The densely wooded area effectively blocks out the sights and sounds of Tokyo, enveloping visitors in an environment of zen where they can clear their minds as they walk to the main shrine entrance. Once visitors step across the threshold onto the main grounds, they can leave their everyday worries behind and immerse themselves in the shrine’s architectural beauty and Shinto practices.
With easy access from Harajuku Station, ‘With Harajuku’ is the premier shopping and residency space for the glamourous fashion Mecca. At With Harajuku, residents can be an active part of the quickly changing trends of Tokyo. In addition to the living area, visitors to the area can take advantage of With Harajuku’s great shopping and dining offerings, including a new Ikea.
The Tōgō Shrine was established in 1940 and dedicated to Gensui The Marquis Tōgō Heihachirō shortly after his death. This shrine was destroyed by the Bombing of Tokyo, but was rebuilt in 1964. It is located in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan. There, The Marquis Tōgō Heihachirō is celebrated as a shinto kami. [Wikipedia]
