One of Tokyo's best parks, Inokashira-kōen has a big pond in the middle with rowboats and swan-shaped pedal boats for rent. There’s also an island with an ancient shrine to the sea goddess Benzaiten. Walk straight from the Kōen exit of Kichijōji Station, cross at the light and veer right at Marui (‘0101’) department store; the park is at the end of the lane. Along the way, you'll pass shops selling takeaway items such as yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) and hot dogs.
