Yoyogi Park is located right next to Harajuku station, also accessible from Shibuya, and it is one of the major go-to spots within the capital. Many foreigners living in Japan name it their favorite place in Tokyo, and here are 7 reasons why. 

1. Festivals, every week

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Yoyogi Park is the venue of every kind of festival you can ever think of. From international festivals like Brazilian, Thai, Indian, Turkish, to the domestic, you’d see a hot party taking place every weekend. Main features of these festivals would be the food, but others including shopping or artistic performance will definitely keep you entertained.

2. Enjoy the Street Culture

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Due to the fairly young demographics of the city, Yoyogi Park has become the center of youth culture for decades. Now, you can see many graffitis around the park, as well as skateboarders everywhere. But that doesn’t mean that there are a lot of smuggling going on, the park is quite safe, just like any other part of the city.

3. And The Performers As Well

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The park is also the center of all amateur musicians living in Tokyo, where you’d see many bands and artists performing. Though the numbers have decreased in recent years due to a new law passed regulating amateur musicians from performing without the consent of the city, you’ll still see many performers with guitars or even some eccentric oriental instruments practicing around the area.

4. Simply Have Some Quality Time By the Pond

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The huge pond at the heart of the park is one site you’d surely like to pay a visit to. Although it is quite crowded during the weekends, it is a perfect spot to relax during weekdays. You’d see people lying down, taking a nap, or reading books by it. It’s surely one of the few places around the megalopolis where you’d find true quality time for yourself.

5. And A Forest In the Middle of the City

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The park is located on top of a hill, which means that it is one of the few places in Tokyo where you could see the city from a distance. Not only that, but it has one of the biggest forestry in town, which makes it the perfect spot for anyone to feel the natural breeze within the city.

6. Which Turns Bright Red At Autumn

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The forest turns into a huge carpet of red and gold during autumn. Yes, the autumn leaves of Yoyogi Park are just amazing. It creates an inspirational and sophisticated atmosphere, makes you want to read a book or even write one for yourself.

7. And Of Course, the Cherry Blossoms

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No Japanese spot is complete without the sakura, or cherry blossoms. Yoyogi Park is one of the biggest sakura spots around town, when the park will be absolutely packed. But just look at it, and see if you can’t resist going there.

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