About Yoyogi-koen
Yoyogi-koen station serves the western entrance of Yoyogi Park, one of Tokyo's largest and most beloved green spaces at 54 hectares. The park is a popular weekend destination for picnics, cycling, sports and open-air performances. Adjacent to the park stands the National Gymnasium designed by Kenzō Tange for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, one of Japan's most celebrated pieces of modernist architecture.
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Traveller Tips
- 1Yoyogi Park on Sunday is Tokyo at its most relaxed - musicians, picnickers, sports groups
- 2The western dog park area is excellent for watching Tokyo residents with their pets
- 3Kenzō Tange's 1964 Olympic gymnasium (now National Yoyogi Indoor Gymnasium) is a masterpiece of Japanese modernism
- 4Rent a bicycle from one of the shops near the park for a pleasant circuit
Accessibility
-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Nearby Attractions
Yoyogi Park
National Yoyogi Indoor Gymnasium (Kenzō Tange, 1964)
NHK Broadcasting Centre
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Zone 2
Travel Zone
Est. 1954
Zone 2 Stations
Limited accessibility - check before travelling