Inokashira Park Tours and Tickets

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There is no entry fee to Inokashira Park, but the Inokashira Park Zoo charges a ticket fee. Entrance costs ¥400 (approximately US$2.60) for adults 16 and older, with discounts available for seniors over 65 (¥200) and teens 13–15 years old (¥150). Entrance is free for children under 13.

The main part of Inokashira Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The on-site Inokashira Park Zoo is typically open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:30am until 5pm, with special opening times when public holidays fall on a Monday. The zoo is closed from December 29th until January 1st every year.

Inokashira Park is near Musashino and Mitaka, in western Tokyo. If you’re coming from Shinjuku in central Tokyo, take the JR Chuo Line to Kichijoji Station; it’s about an 8-minute walk south to the park. Alternatively, take the Keio Inokashira Line from Shibuya to Inokashira-kōen Station, located within the park.

Yes, boat rentals are available in Inokashira Park. You can choose to paddle a swan-shaped boat or a rowboat on the pond in the park’s center. Buy tickets from a vending machine located at the boat jetty on the pier; rental is typically for 30 minutes.

Inokashira Park is beautiful in all seasons. See the cherry blossoms in spring, and the changing leaves in fall. Although the park isn’t a major tourist destination, it can get busy on weekends, especially in spring, so arrive early in the day for a more peaceful experience.