# Yoyogi Park

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Park in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Yoyogi Park Interactive map of Yoyogi Park Location Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan Coordinates 35°40′19″N 139°41′52″E / 35.671975°N 139.69768536°E / 35.671975; 139.69768536 Area 54.1 ha (134 acres) Created 1967 Public transit Harajuku Station, Yoyogi-Koen Station, Meiji-jingumae Station

**Yoyogi Park** (代々木公園, *Yoyogi kōen*) is a park in [Shibuya](/source/Shibuya), [Tokyo](/source/Tokyo), Japan. It is located adjacent to [Harajuku Station](/source/Harajuku_Station) and [Meiji Shrine](/source/Meiji_Shrine) in [Yoyogikamizonochō](/source/Yoyogikamizonoch%C5%8D). The park is a popular Tokyo destination, especially on Sundays when it is used as a gathering place for Japanese rock music fans, jugglers, comedians, [martial arts](/source/Martial_arts) clubs, [cosplayers](/source/Cosplayers) and other [subculture](/source/Subculture) and hobby groups.[1] In spring, thousands of people visit the park to enjoy the [cherry blossom](/source/Cherry_blossom) during *[hanami](/source/Hanami)*. The landscaped park has [picnic](/source/Picnic) areas, bike paths, cycle rentals, public sport courts, and a dog run.[2]

## History

Yoyogi Park stands on the site from where the first successful [powered aircraft flight](/source/Powered_flight) in Japan took place by Captain [Yoshitoshi Tokugawa](/source/Yoshitoshi_Tokugawa) on 19 December 1910.[3] The area later became an army parade ground and training area, including gun training, which scared the famous dog [Hachikō](/source/Hachik%C5%8D).[4] From September 1945, the site became a U.S. officers housing area known as [Washington Heights](/source/Washington_Heights_(Tokyo)) during the [Allied occupation of Japan](/source/Occupation_of_Japan).[5]

The area was used for the [1964 Summer Olympics](/source/1964_Summer_Olympics) housing the main [Olympic Village](/source/Olympic_Village) and the [Yoyogi National Gymnasium](/source/Yoyogi_National_Gymnasium). The distinctive building, which was designed by [Kenzo Tange](/source/Kenzo_Tange), hosted [swimming](/source/Swimming_at_the_1964_Summer_Olympics) and [diving](/source/Diving_at_the_1964_Summer_Olympics), with an annex for [basketball](/source/Basketball_at_the_1964_Summer_Olympics).[6][7]

In 1967 most of the area north of the gymnasium complex and south of [Meiji Shrine](/source/Meiji_Shrine) was absorbed by Yoyogi Park.[1]

Tokyo's failed bid to host the [2016 Summer Olympics](/source/2016_Summer_Olympics) included a proposal to redevelop Yoyogi Park. A new volleyball arena was to be built west of the [Yoyogi National Gymnasium](/source/Yoyogi_National_Gymnasium). It would have replaced a small stadium with a football and athletics arena.[8] Yoyogi National Gymnasium later served as the venue for [handball](/source/Handball) events during the [2020 Summer Olympics](/source/2020_Summer_Olympics).[9]

### 2014 dengue fever cases

In 2014, Tokyo experienced one of its worst [dengue fever](/source/Dengue_fever) outbreaks in 100 years and the first recorded cases in 70 years, with nearly 200 confirmed cases.[10] The first case was reported on August 27, 2014. Using gene sequencing techniques, scientists determined that the outbreak originated in Yoyogi Park. Dozens of visitors to the area contracted the disease, leading to the park's closure on September 4.[10] No further cases were discovered after September 18, and the park re-opened to the public on October 31.[11]

## Gallery

		- Yoyogi Park fountain

		- Yoyogi Park and [Meiji Shrine](/source/Meiji_Shrine) as seen from above, 2008

		- Yoyogi's [rockabillies](/source/Rockabilly) dancing in the park on a Sunday in March 2014

		- Several scenes in the park, 2024

		- Autumn in Yoyogi Park, November 2014

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cybriwsky2011_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cybriwsky2011_1-1) Roman A. Cybriwsky (1 February 2011). [*Historical Dictionary of Tokyo*](https://books.google.com/books?id=9pePrUSs7kMC&pg=PA275). Scarecrow Press. p. 275. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8108-7238-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8108-7238-7). Retrieved 3 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Profile of the basketball court at Yoyogi Park"](http://www.courtsoftheworld.com/courts/84:Japan/50:Tokyo/91:Yoyogi-Park). *courtsoftheworld.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HataIzawa2012_3-0)** Ikuhiko Hata; Yasuho Izawa; Christopher Shores (5 April 2012). [*Japanese Army Fighter Aces: 1931-45*](https://books.google.com/books?id=j0HZay_yOLkC&pg=PA1). Stackpole Books. p. 1. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8117-1076-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8117-1076-3). Retrieved 3 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-itoh2017_4-0)** Itoh, Mayumi (2017). *Hachikō: Solving Twenty Mysteries about the Most Famous Dog in Japan*. [Amazon.com](/source/Amazon_(company)) [Kindle](/source/Amazon_Kindle) [E-book](/source/E-book). p. 87. [ASIN](/source/ASIN_(identifier)) [B078BP7W1N](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078BP7W1N). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-197-33-8013-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-197-33-8013-9).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-YamazakiMorris2008_5-0)** Toyoko Yamazaki; V. Dixon Morris (2008). [*Two Homelands*](https://archive.org/details/twohomelands00yama). University of Hawaii Press. p. [551](https://archive.org/details/twohomelands00yama/page/551). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8248-2944-5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8248-2944-5). Retrieved 3 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Palmer2009_6-0)** Allison Lee Palmer (30 September 2009). [*The A to Z of Architecture*](https://books.google.com/books?id=7rKbblKGVEsC&pg=PA265). Scarecrow Press. p. 265. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-8108-6895-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-8108-6895-3). Retrieved 3 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Low2006_7-0)** Morris Low (30 April 2006). [*Japan On Display: Photography and the Emperor*](https://books.google.com/books?id=LbstHbS4hDcC&pg=PA106). Taylor & Francis. p. 106. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-415-37148-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-415-37148-3). Retrieved 3 December 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Tokyo 2016 Olympics"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100312055516/http://tokyo-olympics2016.blogspot.com/2009/05/proposed-venues.html). Archived from [the original](https://tokyo-olympics2016.blogspot.com/2009/05/proposed-venues.html) on 2010-03-12. Retrieved 2009-10-30.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Competition Venue Map"](https://www.2020games.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/eng/taikaijyunbi/taikai/map/index.html). Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Retrieved 17 January 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-OWJ_News_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-OWJ_News_10-1) ["OWJ News"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192437/https://onewayjapan.com/News-Tech-And-Science/2015/16-Tokyo-at-War-Against-Dengue-Fever-as-Summer-Approaches.html). OWJ News. Archived from [the original](https://onewayjapan.com/News-Tech-And-Science/2015/16-Tokyo-at-War-Against-Dengue-Fever-as-Summer-Approaches.html) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Yoyogi Park set to reopen on receding risk of dengue infection"](http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/30/national/science-health/yoyogi-park-set-reopen-receding-risk-dengue-infection/). *[The Japan Times](/source/The_Japan_Times)*. October 30, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2015.

## External links

- Media related to [Yoyogi Park](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Yoyogi_Park) at Wikimedia Commons

- [Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Guide, Yoyogi Information](http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/english/park/detail_03.html#yoyogi)

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