Written by Chris Kirkland
Toyama Park is a large park with lots of mature trees in Shinjuku Ward that is just a short walk from the main campus of Waseda University.
Because of its proximity to the university, it’s a popular spot for students to practice sports or just hang out.
At the center of the park is “Hakone-yama”. At a height of 44.6 meters above sea level, Hakone-yama is the highest geographical point within Tokyo’s circular Yamanote Line. The summit is surrounded by trees, so there’s really only a partial view of the surroundings when the trees are devoid of leaves in winter.
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Once a year, the park is a venue for yabusame—a form of traditional archery with archers shooting at a target while riding a galloping horse.
Nearby places and attractions
戸山公園
Free
- 0.5 km from Waseda Station Tozai Line (T4)
- 0.7 km from Waseda Station (Toden) Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) (SA30)
- 0.7 km from Nishi-waseda Station Fukutoshin Line (C11)
