Yoyogi Park is the fifth largest park in Tokyo and is the most centrally located green space for a run. It was the site of the Olympic Village of the 1964 games. There are lovely paths, gardens, and water features in one section of the park, connected by a pedestrian bridge to a section of the park with a running track, stadium, outdoor stage, and other facilities. The paved path is ~1 mile around and the perimeter dirt paths are ~2 miles. Another highlight for runners is the Nohara by Mizuno, right near the park at the Meijijingu-Mae Station. In addition to changing facilities for a modest fee, Nohara includes a studio, run and fitness station, café and kitchen, and a shop. There are running clinics and group runs from here. NOTE: The Meiji Shrine and grounds are also part of the park but is not appropriate for runners.
Longer Run: Can be combined with Meiji Gaien Park and Akasaka Palace
Combination Yoyogi Park/Meiji Gaien Park/Akasaka Palace: 7 miles
Yoyogi Park is the fifth largest park in Tokyo and is the most centrally located green space for a run. It was the site of the Olympic Village of the 1964 games. There are lovely paths, gardens, and water features in one section of the park, connected by a pedestrian bridge to a section of the park with a running track, stadium, outdoor stage, and other facilities. The paved path is ~1 mile around and the perimeter dirt paths are ~2 miles. Another highlight for runners is the Nohara by Mizuno, right near the park at the Meijijingu-Mae Station. In addition to changing facilities for a modest fee, Nohara includes a studio, run and fitness station, café and kitchen, and a shop. There are running clinics and group runs from here. NOTE: The Meiji Shrine and grounds are also part of the park but is not appropriate for runners.
Longer Run: Can be combined with Meiji Gaien Park and Akasaka Palace
Combination Yoyogi Park/Meiji Gaien Park/Akasaka Palace: 7 miles
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