Parks in Tokyo

Discover 11 unusual parks in Tokyo.

Tetsugakudo Park

A bizarre philosophy-themed park founded by an occult expert.

Shoden Island

Overlooked by many, this tiny sacred island in Ueno Park only opens to the public every 12 days.

Asukayama Park

Visit the cherry blossoms at Tokyo’s unofficial smallest mountain.

Moon Pine Tree

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

Todoroki Valley

The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.

Hanegi Park

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

Suribachiyama Tumulus

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

Ruins of the Denmacho prison wall.

Jisshi Park

This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.

The soldier-type haniwa.

Shirahatazuka Shiseki Park

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

Tateishi Sama.

Tateishi-sama

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

Nishi-Rokugō Park

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.

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