Good place to see all kinds of people (Yoyogi Park)

Member Name: nepochan

Product:	Yoyogi Park
Date:	28/07/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Random mix of people

Disadvantages: Lots of tourists

Yoyogi Park is a huge and lively park in Tokyo. It is free to enter, so you get all kinds of people there.

It is close to Harajuku station, so you can see the famous Japanese kids who where gothic clothes, 'cosply' people who base their fashion on Japanese animation characters and the famous rockabillies (Japanese rock and roll dancers with Elvis quiffs). A lot of aspiring musicians perform at the side of the park as well.

It is best to visit the park on weekends as this is when the fashion kids are away from school.

The atmosphere in the park used to be a lot better 5 years ago, but now it is full of tourists. As such, the fashion kids have become shy and have moved to other areas of Tokyo.

If you are not familiar with Tokyo, I recommend exploring the crowded Harajuku area first, move to the tranquil Meiji Shrine and then go to Yoyogi Park for a picnic.

Summary: Good place if you're visiting Tokyo for the first time