Parks in Tokyo

A bizarre philosophy-themed park founded by an occult expert.

Overlooked by many, this tiny sacred island in Ueno Park only opens to the public every 12 days.

Visit the cherry blossoms at Tokyo’s unofficial smallest mountain.

One of the top 100 sights of feudal Tokyo continues to impress those who visit the lesser temples of Ueno.

The only natural gorge in metropolitan Tokyo, with lots of greenery and ancient burial chambers.

The 650 red and white Japanese plum trees of this Tokyo neighborhood blossom each spring.

Unbeknownst to many, an ancient burial mound hides in plain sight in Ueno Park.

This small park holds what remains of a former prison and execution ground.

Visitors to this park are welcomed by an ancient Japanese megalithic tomb that dates back to the sixth century.

This tiny stone in a children's park is what remains of an ancient, once-worshipped object.

Watch out for the two-story Godzilla made out of tires.