Nishigahara “Minna no Kouen”, located in Kita Ward, Tokyo, offers a 400-meter track ideal for running. The park has a grassy area in the center for relaxation. It’s an easy 10-minute walk from Nishigahara-Yonchome Station on the Tokyo Sakura Tram. The park is beginner-friendly, and nearby Asukayama Park offers additional running routes for those seeking variety.
Nishigahara “Minna no Kouen” Overview
4-51-62 Nishigahara, Kita Ward, Tokyo
This area was once home to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
It is now a spacious park located in a quiet residential neighborhood.
Nearest Station
Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) ‘Nishigahara-Yonchome’ is the nearest station.
Head south from the station and follow the road. When the road splits, continue straight. As you go downhill, you’ll see the park on your left. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the station.
The next closest station is Nishi-Sugamo on the Toei Mita Line, about a 15-minute walk.
One lap is about 400m
There is a paved path in “Minna no Kouen” that goes all the way around and is wide enough for three or four people to run side by side.
During the day, there will be children on bikes and people walking their dogs, so it may be a little difficult to run. But in the early morning, there will be fewer people and you can run comfortably.
The inside of the course is covered with grass, so if you set up a picnic sheet or a small tent, you can take a break when you get tired of running.
There are also toilets.
Neighborhood
If you feel like running around the course is not enough, head about 1km north to Asukayama Park, where there is a slight elevation change and it will provide a good workout.
Conclusion
When I first started running, I was anxious about running long distances. “If I run that far, will I make it back? Should I stop before that?” I always asked myself these questions while running.
If I just wanted to run one lap around a small park, I didn’t need to worry about that.
I might hesitate for a moment, “Should I run another lap?” I might hesitate for a moment. If you get tired, you can rest on the grass, so I recommend “Minna no Koen” for a casual run. If you have a chance, please go there.
(Translated with DeepL.com (free version))
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