Inokashira Park 井の頭恩賜公園

A green oasis in the heart of trendy Kichijoji

Inokashira Park is loved among locals for providing a luscious green space, with plenty of recreational facilities, a shrine and a bucolic pond. Inokashira Pond is located in the center of the park, where you can hire rowing boats. In the spring, the edge is surrounded by cherry blossom, and the fleeting season of white-pink petals is a great time to come and picnic under the flowers.

The Gotenyama area of the park contains a wood, leading to the traditional Japanese garden, “Shizen Bunka-en Gardens.” The Studio Ghibli museum is located in the park too. It often booked far ahead, so check out the website before you go.