Okubo Park

Okubo Park is known for its stunning cherry blossom viewing in March and April. In Shinjuku, you can find many restaurants open all night, and areas like Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) or Shinjuku Golden Machi have charming hidden restaurants and bars showcasing unique owner flair and style.

At Okubo Park, you can enjoy various events like meat festivals and spicy gourmet food festivals held throughout the year. Perfect for food lovers, these events aim to bring new cultural experiences of Korean and Japanese people from Kabukicho, liven up the town, and refresh the local area. The park, spanning 3,300 square meters, is divided into general use and sports areas, well-kept for everyone to enjoy.

Special food events at Okubo Park include the Spicy Gourmet Festival (from late August to October yearly), the Ice Cream Festival (from mid- to late September yearly), the Tsukemen Championship of Japan (late September), the Sweet Potato, Chestnut, and Pumpkin Festival (November), and the TRY Ramen Awards Festival (from November to early December).

The best time to visit Okubo Park is during the spring (March-April) and autumn (September-November) months. During these periods, the weather is mild and pleasant, and you can enjoy the park's events and activities like cherry blossom viewing in spring and various gourmet festivals in autumn. 

To get to Okubo Park, which is at the city center of Tokyo, take a 7-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station. You can walk straight down Kabukicho Ichiban-gai, the main street, to reach the park. Alternatively, it's about a 5-minute walk from the east exit of this Tokyo station.

Yes, Okubo Park is near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. It's located in Shinjuku Ward, just a 10-15 minute walk from the station.

Okubo Park is generally a safe neighborhood for visitors. However, it's always wise to remain vigilant, especially at night. Stick to well-lit areas, avoid dangerous areas, be mindful of your belongings, and use common sense to have a pleasant visit.

When you're at Okubo Park, you have many food options! You could try special pufferfish prepared by skilled chefs. If you're not in the mood for Japanese food, you can explore Korean dishes in Shin-Okubo, known as Tokyo's Koreatown. They have yummy Korean BBQ, kimchi, and more. Between September and December, they have an Autumn Gourmet Event with tasty dishes like potato, chestnut, and pumpkin treats. If you can't decide where to eat, you can join a food tour through Klook to help you choose!

You have several hotel options in the surrounding area of Okubo Park, including Comfort Inn Tosu, KOKO HOTEL Fukuoka Tenjin, and Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin. You can easily book these hotels through Klook for your stay.