The Best Walking Trails in Tōkyō (Japan)

Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan

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mclivancouver

Distance

3.65mi

Elevation +

502f

TrailRank

69

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The park is free, however individual attractions such as the Tokyo City Museum, Peony Garden, the interior grounds of the Shrine, and possibly others, have tickets available at their individual locations. The Tokyo Zoo i...

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Koto Area, Tokyo, Japan

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mclivancouver

Distance

3.34mi

Elevation +

1785f

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67

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A walk along the #5 Tozai Subway Line visits two Buddhist temples, and a main street in this part of Tokyo, with a stop at a modern Japanese shopping building. There is at least one place near the east end of the track w...

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Shimbashi, Shiodome and Hamarikyu Gardens

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Taigaa001

Distance

3.85mi

Elevation +

102f

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66

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Visited 2018.8.30.Note: I had to cut a lot of waypoints in this trail to fully cover the whole trail in short time. On Hamarikyu Gardens I need some time to fully introduce this Japanese garden so I will make another tra...

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2014-09-23 Louis, Papa et Maman à 昭和記念公園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

6.77mi

Elevation +

1040f

TrailRank

65

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Today being a national holiday with splendid weather we went for a picnic at Showa park in Tachikawa. Louis showed great interest in fountains and was full of energy all through the morning. We found a spot under a ma...

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2014-08-24 Louis, Papa et Maman à 明治神宮 & 代々木公園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

3.94mi

Elevation +

1188f

TrailRank

61| 4.0

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We went to Meiji jingu and yoyogi park. In front of Harajuku bridge there was a large stage with displays of dance for the summer festival. It was particularly crowded and we couldn't stay. Groups of about 50 people wit...

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2013-11-24 Louis, Papa et Maman à 高尾山

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sebastien.picard

Distance

5.55mi

Elevation +

1490f

TrailRank

56

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Family walk up to Takao-san, the most crowded hill of Japan, if not the world. The weather was great, the timing ideal for autumn leaves so we set for a stroll to Takao-san (or should I say a "crowd bath"). The line f...

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Soshigaya Park, 2019-02-24

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Taigaa001

Distance

0.82mi

Elevation +

26f

TrailRank

54

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都立祖師谷公園 Soshigaya Park is one of the best spots for viewing cherry blossoms in Setagaya, the westernmost and the most populous suburb ward of Tokyo Metropolis. The park is a nice place any time of the year. There are ...

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2014-11-23 Louis, Papa et Maman à 昭和記念公園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

3.00mi

Elevation +

318f

TrailRank

54

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It's not the first time nor the last that we drop by Showa kinen park in Tachikawa. Famous for its alleys flanked by hundred of yellow ginkos and the resulting carpet of fallen leaves it is one of the most popular spots...

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2015-06-06 Louis, Papa et Mama à 上野動物園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

2.79mi

Elevation +

692f

TrailRank

51

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After sustained rain through the night and early morning, going to a park was going to be the best option so we decided to go to Ueno zoo. It's not our first time but almost 2 years have passed since last time. It was...

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Tokyo day 3

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Jakub W

Distance

8.81mi

Elevation +

3878f

TrailRank

50

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A walk through western districts of Tokyo: -Meguro canal with blossoming cherries -Shibuya shopping district -Harajuku shopping district -Meiji Jingu temple and park -Shinjuku district (including views from the obse...

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2015-06-20 Louis, Papa et Maman à 秋川

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sebastien.picard

Distance

3.64mi

Elevation +

226f

TrailRank

40

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Family outing on the banks of Akigawa river. Access from Musashiitsukaichi station: 3-minute walk from the station, go down stairs and cross a bridge leading to a wide rocky area on the right bank. A bunch of cars and...

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2014-08-31 Louis et Papa à 砧公園 ＆ 馬事公苑

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sebastien.picard

Distance

6.90mi

Elevation +

1217f

TrailRank

39

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Setagaya-ward parks I first went to this park about 4 years ago and at that time I thought it was better suited for families so suddenly I remembered about it and took Louis there. As usual he was sleeping when we go...

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Tokyo, Japan - Tsukiji Fish Market and food alleys

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Distance

1.34mi

Elevation +

36f

TrailRank

33

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One of the most popular fish markets in Tokyo. Visited in mid-morning of July 19, 2017. Two sections, a touristic restaurant and shop section, and a wholesale market section with auction activity. The Commercial section ...

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Walk Around Meguro Station

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Taigaa001

Distance

5.12mi

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

32

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By walking west side of Meguro station you may find a lot of great historical places of interests. The most popular attraction is no doubt Meguro Parasitological Museum. But this is just the first destination of the exci...

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2014-02-01 Louis, Papa et Maman à 多摩動物園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

741f

TrailRank

32

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Tama zoological garden. On my way back from Amigasa the previous week, I heard about this place and decided I'd go with the family. It was a pleasant day with warm temperatures (according to my wife it was cold…thoug...

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Tokyo Skytree tower - Ueno park

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fergargon

Distance

4.72mi

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

31

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A walk from Tokyo tower to Ueno park through Asakusa and senjo-si. A wonderful place, Parks with blossoming trees. But wIth a cloudy Day and no good visibiliy of Fuji mountain ...

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2014-08-17 Louis, Papa et Maman à 多摩動物公園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

3.78mi

Elevation +

1430f

TrailRank

30

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It was our second time to come to the Tama zoo. We like it even more than before and managed to discover new areas, that is it is quite hard to see everything with a 1 or 2-year old in one day. Of particular interest...

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2014-08-16 Louis, Papa et Maman à 昭和記念公園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

4.52mi

Elevation +

1198f

TrailRank

30

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It's the second time we drop by this park. Unlike last time it was much less crowded, probably due to the bad weather... The park is so big we discovered new parts and it felt almost as if we had never been there befor...

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2014-05-03 Louis, Papa et Maman à 昭和記念公園

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sebastien.picard

Distance

6.98mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

30

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Today we went to this huge park near Tachikawa station. There was a long line to get tickets from automatic machines (entrance fee = 410 yen / adult) and it was quite crowded. The place is vast and is composed of severa...

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Tokyo day 1

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Jakub W

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

810f

TrailRank

29

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A walk through Imperial Palace Gardens and Kitanomaru Park, with a few spots with blossoming cherries (especially the exit from Kitanomaru Park towards Kudanshita metro station).

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Tokyo day 2

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Jakub W

Distance

3.65mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

26

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A walk from Sendagi metro station through the district of Yanaka (including the Yanaka cemetery with blossoming cherries) to Ueno Park.

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2013-11-30 Louis et Papa à 明治神宮

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sebastien.picard

Distance

2.18mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

25

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Short walk in Meiji-jingu in Shinjuku The main path to the shrine is relatively crowded but there was but a few trees with autumn colors. The part of the park North of the shrine is much calmer (notably with much less...

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2013-11-30 Louis, Papa et maman à 新宿御苑

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sebastien.picard

Distance

2.11mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

25

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Short walk in Shinjuku gyoen Entrance is 200 yen / adult. Most of the colored trees are clustered shortly after the entrance where hordes of photographers gather. It was impossible to take a picture of us three with t...

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2013-07-28 Louis, Papa et Maman à 森林村

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sebastien.picard

Distance

2.34mi

Elevation +

636f

TrailRank

23

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From Musashi itsukaichi station ride a bus for about 15 minutes and get off at Shinrin Mura. This is a popular spot with many buildings and a reception where one needs to pay 500 yen to have access to the river. Next ti...

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浅草灯篭流し　Asakusa Toro Nagashi

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AritzSaezdeVicuna

Distance

2.59mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

73| 5.0

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Esto no es realmente una ruta. Fui al festival Asakusa Toro Nagashi y dejé la bicicleta en en el parque rodeada por cientos de bicis más; había mucha gente y iba mal de tiempo porque había salido con la bici a la mañana ...

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