Wadakura Fountain Park in Tokyo is the perfect hidden gem if you’re looking to escape the busier, more tourist-heavy parts of the city. It’s peaceful, open, and beautifully maintained—a great spot to sit, breathe, and reset. It’s conveniently located near the metro and just steps away from a lovely mall where you’ll find a variety of clothing stores, restaurants, and a food court. The area is ideal for a half-day outing, especially if you enjoy walking, since there are several parks and landmarks nearby, including a temple and scenic spots for exploring.
If you go, make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes because there’s a fair amount of walking involved. One of the highlights is the Starbucks right by the fountain—a large, modern location with indoor and outdoor seating. It’s especially magical at sunset, with the light reflecting on the water and the city skyline in the background. While the Starbucks isn’t overcrowded, the prime sunset-view seats fill up fast, so try to arrive at least 30 minutes before sunset if you want a great spot.
The area has a calm, business-district vibe during the day, with locals commuting through the subway line nearby, but that energy gives way to a more relaxed atmosphere in the evening. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, enjoying the sunset, or strolling around the park and nearby shops, Wadakura Fountain Park is a peaceful, highly recommended stop for anyone who wants to enjoy a different, more tranquil...
Read moreWe bumped into this nice park while strolling around Otemachi and the Imperial Palace area on a beautiful autumn Saturday. It has several water fountains/falls/mist which take turns coming on and off. Some little kids were having fun running around - a very pleasant picture while we sat there relaxing. This beautifully designed park is like an oasis in the mid of all the surrounding office buildings. The contemporary design of the park with landscape of mature trees matches perfectly with the modern high rise buildings. They also did a great job maintaining the park and the facilities like restrooms and sitting areas. We really enjoyed our time in the park. A job well done - the...
Read moreTourists might want to take some great photos though, especially with the golden leaves around during Autumn or early Winter.
Wadakura Fountain Park is a park located between Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station. During my visit, there were sakura bloosom on the opposite side of the pond which was beautiful. Inside the park, it also contains multiple fountains. There is also a Starbucks for visitors to enjoy a quite atmosphere. Overall, it is a nice park and definitely worth visiting if you are...
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