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Yoyogi Park

代々木公園

Yoyogi · near Harajuku Station (JR) / Meiji-jingumae Station

One of Tokyo's largest free city parks, a broad expanse of lawns, tree-lined paths, ponds and fountains beside Harajuku. It has a dedicated cycling course with bike rentals (including kids' and parent-child bikes), plenty of picnic room, and frequent weekend festivals and performers.

Why children love it: Wide-open lawns to run and picnic, rental bikes (from ~¥100) including child bikes, fountains, and lively weekend events.

Honest drawbacks: Fewer built playgrounds than some parks; can be crowded on festival weekends; little shade in high summer.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Open 24 hours (grounds); cycling course has set rental hours
Price
Free
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor
Confidence
Well-corroborated
Seasonal — check your dates. Cherry blossoms in spring; ginkgo/autumn colour in Nov; frequent seasonal festivals on weekends.

Getting there: Area: Yoyogi / Harajuku, Shibuya.

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