Sugekari Park, Urban park in Aobadai, Tokyo, Japan.
Sugekari Park is an urban park in the Aobadai neighborhood of Meguro-ku, Tokyo, with open lawns, walking paths, and a play area for children. A traditional tea house and the remaining sections of a former pond called Oike are also part of the grounds.
The land was once owned by feudal lord Nakagawa Hidenari before Saigo Takamori, one of the most influential figures of the Meiji Restoration, acquired it in 1868. Its later conversion into a public park reflects the broader changes Tokyo went through as it moved away from a feudal structure.
The tea house near the center of the park is built in a traditional Japanese style, with a low roof and wooden structure that stands out against the surrounding greenery. It gives the park a character different from most urban green spaces in Tokyo.
The park is easy to reach on foot from nearby residential streets, and the flat, wide paths work well for visitors with limited mobility. Weekday visits tend to be quieter, as weekends draw more families with children to the play area.
The name Sugekari refers to a type of sedge grass that once grew in the area, giving the park a botanical origin that is no longer visible today. The former Oike pond, whose remnants can still be seen within the park, was part of the original garden layout of the feudal estate.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
