Chikurin Park — Attraction in Tokyo

We recently visited Chikurin Park, motivated by my wife's desire to take some beautiful pictures among the bamboo. After some consideration, we decided to trek to the west side since we were heading to Sunshine City afterward. While there might have been closer parks in Tokyo, we opted for this one to enjoy a quieter atmosphere.

The park itself is lovely, with a serene ambiance perfect for capturing those Instagram-worthy shots. However, a word of caution: the mosquitoes were quite persistent during our visit. If you're planning to go, make sure to bring mosquito spray to keep those little pests at bay!

We managed to get some great photos and quickly made our way back to Sunshine City. Overall, Chikurin Park is a wonderful spot, especially if you're looking for a peaceful place to snap some photos. Just be prepared for the mosquitoes and you'll have a...

This bamboo grove isn't that large, but it has a nice atmosphere and every time I've been here, it's basically empty. Just sit on the bench and enjoy the quietness and let the touch of nature heal you after a long week.

If you want to eat something, there are tables you can use. No trash cans though, so be prepared to carry any plastic wrappings etc. back with you.

Highly recommend, in case you happen to be nearby and...

Cute little bamboo park off the beaten path. If you like bamboo as I do then this is a nice little corner to get away to for some peace and quiet in this residential area of Higashikurume. It’s a nice short little walk but it was fun to explore with a little kid. There’s even a little stream that runs...