Located in Setagaya ward, Setagaya park is famous for its mini steam locomotive exhibit (Mini SL). There is also a baseball field and tennis courts.

The park is full of a relaxed atmosphere, with many people taking a break on the benches in the fountain plaza near the center of the park and many people with pets. There are also other large parks such as Rintsunomori Park and Komazawa Park scattered in the vicinity.

Setagaya Park
Setagaya Park

The “mini SL” used to be a steam locomotive powered by a coal-fired steam engine, as the name suggests, but it was electrified in 2005 due to environmental concerns.

Although it is a mini, it is still a solid steam locomotive, so taking the family along for a ride will be a thrilling experience with a touch of elegance. The price is also attractive: free for children under elementary school age, 30 yen for elementary school students, and 70 yen for junior high school students and older.

Setagaya Park
Setagaya Park

However, the ride is only available on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and school holidays, so you need to check the schedule in advance. Incidentally, a real steam locomotive, D51 No. 272, is statically preserved in the park.

The “Play Park” is a playground where no prohibitions are imposed with the aim of nurturing children’s independence and initiative, allowing them to have hands-on learning experiences that are not available anywhere else.

Setagaya Park
Setagaya Park

 

Park Name Setagaya Park
世田谷公園
Park Address 1-5 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Playground equipment Slide, swing, ladder
Facilities Mini SL, steam locomotive exhibit, tennis court, archery range, multipurpose sports field (baseball, soccer), mini cart rides, swimming pool, skateboarding area
Slides Swings Twin Sliders
Ladders Tennis court Multi-purpose sports field (baseball and soccer)
Mini cart rides Mini SL Steam locomotive (D51272) display
Skateboarding area Swimming pool Setagaya Play Park
Setagaya Park entrance flowerbed Western-style archery range Time capsule
Kiosk Peace Light Park Map

Image Credit: Tokyo Navi via tokyo-park.net archive

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