Ibaraki Prefecture Mito's "Kairakuen" is one of the three most famous Japanese gardens, along with "Kenrokuen" in Kanazawa and "Korakuen" in Okayama. It is also a tourist attraction of approximately 100 varieties and 3,000 plum blossoms blooming from February to March. Not only that, it is a spot where you can enjoy seasonal flowers so much that it is called a “flower … [Read more...] about Kairakuen Park, Ibaraki
Park and Garden
Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park, Osaka
The "Expo‘ 70 Commemorative Park ", located in Suita, Osaka, was created on the site of the Japan Exposition in 1970. The large site is packed with attractions such as the famous tower of the sun, hot springs, nature, museums, etc. that you can not go around in a day. It is a park that is loved by Osaka citizens from its long history. This park is a spot where you can enjoy … [Read more...] about Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park, Osaka
Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
The “State-owned Hitachi Seaside Park” is a state-owned park located in Hitachinaka City, almost the center of Ibaraki Prefecture. The total area of the park site is 350 hectares, which is five times larger than Tokyo Disneyland. 55% of them, about 200 hectares, are used as a park. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it is a lush green park that takes advantage of the distinctive … [Read more...] about Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka
“Uminonakamichi Seaside Park” is packed with all kinds of leisure facilities, from the large grass square to the aquarium and the zoo. Because there is a vast site area and a variety of facilities, there are various ways to enjoy according to the people, the season, and the purpose to go with. Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is located in the sand-like topography "Uminonakamichi" … [Read more...] about Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, Fukuoka
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, Hokkaido
The state-owned Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, which is directly connected to Hokkaido's great nature, is located in the center of a triangle that connects Sapporo's city center, Chitose Airport and Shikotsu Lake. It is located at the southern end of Sapporo City, 18 kilometers south of Sapporo city area and about 40 minutes by car. Hokkaido is the only national park with a vast … [Read more...] about Takino Suzuran Hillside Park, Hokkaido
Shirotori Teien Garden, Aichi
Shirotori Garden is a Japanese garden with an area of about 3.7 hectares and is the largest in the city, located in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya City. On the other side of the Horikawa River, which flows to the east of the garden, is the legendary "Shirotori tomb" with YAMATO Takeru no Mikoto (a hero in ancient Japan) flying as a swan, and the Shirotori Garden is named after that legend. … [Read more...] about Shirotori Teien Garden, Aichi
Cape Zanpa Park, Okinawa
"Cape Zanpa", the westernmost tip of Okinawa Island, is a ridge facing the East China Sea. It is a popular tourist destination with a spectacular view on the sunny day to the Kerama Islands. The surrounding area is a pristine coastline, with cliffs about 30 meters high and continuing for about 2 kilometers. It is loved by the locals as a point of fishing and diving. The sea … [Read more...] about Cape Zanpa Park, Okinawa
Koko-en Garden, Hyogo
The national treasure "Himeji Castle" of Hyogo Prefecture Himeji City which has been selected as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and also as one of Japan's 100 best castles. Himeji Castle, with its large keep built in 1609, leaving its beautiful appearance in the present age, is popular as a spot where you can enjoy the traditional Japanese landscape as well as its historical … [Read more...] about Koko-en Garden, Hyogo
Glover Garden, Nagasaki
Nagasaki's representative tourist attraction "Glover Garden". It is certified as a World Heritage Site, and the number of tourists is increasing. In the "Glover Garden", the six Meiji period Western-style buildings scattered around the city have been transferred and restored with Former Glover House, Former Ringer House, Former Alt House as the core. Because of the topography … [Read more...] about Glover Garden, Nagasaki
Maizuru Koen Park, Fukuoka
Fukuoka Tenjin, the center of Fukuoka. It is known as the biggest city in western Japan. There are many department stores and commercial buildings in front of Tenjin station, and many people visit regardless of age and sex. Fukuoka Tenjin can be said to be such a big city, but there is a huge section where you can enjoy nature and history in the immediate side. This block, … [Read more...] about Maizuru Koen Park, Fukuoka