Asukayama Park, Oji by Cornelia [1 July 2001]

For overall pleasatness, Asukayama Park ranks among the best in Tokyo. Though lacking in grassy areas, it has many other noteworthy features.
- water is shut off at 17:00
- concession stand and drinking fountains
- large shady trees
- extended space and interesting layout
- three museums
- easy train access
- imaginative and large playground
- not quite enough benches for mothers to sit on, but more than many other parks
- 3 beautifully arranged wading pools with waterfalls and some shade.
- for fun visit the Paper Museum right by the playground and make paper (in the basement 13:00 - 14:30 almost every Saturday and Sunday but check by telephone 03-3916-2320) Adult entrance fee 300 yen. Kids first grade and up 150 yen, under first grade free.

How to get there:
Oji station (Namboku subway line, Toden Arakawa street car line, Keihin Tohoku line). (5 min. walk)
Kita-ku, Tokyo
It's an uphill walk but well worth the climb!
\ OR Asukayama station on the Toden Arakawa street car line, just take the bridge over the street and you're right there!

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