When is the best time to visit Asukayama Park?

The best time to visit is during the cherry blossom season in late March to early April when the park is covered in pink blooms. Autumn, from late November to early December, is another great time, as the park’s foliage turns vibrant red and orange. It is also a pleasant year-round destination for walks, picnics, and museum visits.

How do I get to Asukayama Park?

The park is easily accessible from Oji Station, served by the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, and Toden Arakawa Streetcar. From the station, it’s just a short walk to the park entrance. Visitors can also take the free Asukayama Monorail, a small cable car, to reach the top of the hill where the park is located.

Is there an entrance fee for Asukayama Park?

No, Asukayama Park is free to enter. The museums inside the park, including the Asukayama Museum, Paper Museum, and Shibusawa Memorial Museum, have separate admission fees, but they are relatively inexpensive.

Is Asukayama Park crowded?

The park is busiest during cherry blossom season and on weekends, especially in spring and autumn. On weekdays, it is much quieter, making it ideal for a peaceful walk or a relaxing break from the city’s hustle and bustle.

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Asukayama Park

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Last updated Apr 22, 2026

Asukayama Park, located in Tokyo's Kita Ward, holds the distinction of being one of Japan's oldest public parks, established in 1873 during the Meiji era. The park's history extends even further back to 1720, when the eighth Tokugawa shogun, Yoshimune, planted thousands of cherry trees here and opened the grounds to commoners. This act made Asukayama one of Tokyo's most celebrated hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots for over three centuries, a tradition that continues today with approximately 600 cherry trees of various species.

The park sits atop a small hill and encompasses roughly seven hectares of green space, offering a rare expanse of nature within the dense urban landscape of northern Tokyo. Beyond its cherry blossoms, Asukayama serves as an important cultural site, housing three museums on its grounds: the Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Museum, dedicated to the father of modern Japanese capitalism who lived nearby; the Paper Museum, chronicling the history of papermaking in Japan; and the Kita City Asukayama Museum, which explores local history and culture.

Visitors can explore the park's walking paths, historic monuments, and seasonal flora, including hydrangeas that bloom in early summer. Families particularly appreciate the Asukayama Park Monorail, a free short funicular railway called the Asuka Park Rail that assists visitors in ascending the hill from street level. The park also features a small playground area with a vintage D51 steam locomotive and Toden streetcar that children can explore.

Access to Asukayama Park is straightforward via the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line to Oji Station, with the park entrance directly adjacent to the station's central exit. Alternatively, visitors can take the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) to Asukayama Station or Oji-Ekimae Station. The Namboku subway line also serves the area via Oji Station.

Phone

+81 3-3908-9275

Website

www.npd.jp

Overview

Address

1-chōme-1-3 Ōji, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0002, Japan

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People in small boats leisurely row along a river lined with lush cherry blossom trees. In the background, a cityscape with modern buildings and a tower under a pastel-colored sky creates a serene contrast.

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Traveler reviews

We stopped by here while riding on the tram. Its a huge park but we spent Most of the time as the huge playground. It the old sand pit type with concrete climbing structures. There were many kids and my kids loved it too. We spent an hour just at the playground. There is an old tram and stream train for viewing. Toilets and vending machines are available.

Ben Teo

May 26, 2026

May 5th is a Japanese national holiday known as “Children’s Day.” For me, this day still means “Cinco de Mayo.” I did a Google search to see if there were any Cinco de Mayo festivals being held in Tokyo. And sure enough, Google found one! I went to Asukayama Park in Tokyo. The stage radiated a lively atmosphere. I walked around the venue. I saw taco stands, but there were also stalls selling Turkish kebabs, Korean food, Peruvian food, and Japanese food. I got the impression that it’s hard to find Mexican food vendors in Tokyo. I was a little taken aback when I saw the monkey show, which was hugely popular in Japan (lol). I overheard a Japanese boy asking, “Why Mexican fest?” lol. It seemed like many people didn’t really understand the meaning of Cinco de Mayo. Anyway, when I heard the mariachis play “Cielito Lindo,” I felt like I was at a Mexican restaurant in San Antonio or Houston. I hope Japan will embrace this American tradition. Thank you.

Asukayama Park, a famous cherry blossom spot. There were many cherry blossom-viewing visitors that day.Located in Kita-ku, Tokyo, near Oji Station. A very large park with lots of flowers. The cherry blossom season is wonderful. There are steam locomotives and lots of playground equipment for children to play on. There are cafes and the house of Eiichi Shibusawa, so there are lots of things to see. You can see the cherry blossoms in the park, which is also slightly higher from Oji Station. As soon as you leave the central exit of Oji Station and go to the left, there is a queue. This is the line to line the Asuka Park Rail (Ascargo).Very peaceful place for a walk.

A spacious park great for Cherry Blossom Viewing & Picnics. A great place to bring kids too since they have a big playground. We went on a weekend and it was really crowded. There are several museums available too which I really enjoyed.

It’s a great place to enjoy cherry blossom. The location is near MRT stations, so it’s convenient to get there.