Yoyogi Park, Meiji Jingu Gaien Park and Akasaka Palace

This is an option combine a couple of iconic Tokyo runs into a longer run, and nearly all of it is pleasant and interesting. About 1 mile east of Yoyogi Park is Meiji Jingu Gaien Park. Considered the outer precinct of Meiji shrine, the park has some lovely tree-lined paths and is also the site of numerous facilities, including Jingu Stadium, home of a pro baseball team, a rink, a golf driving range, Seitoku Memorial Museum, and will be the site of the 2020 Olympic Stadium. The park makes a nice connection or small add-on to the Imperial Palace loop.