Akashi Park |
East Harima
Akashi
In 2019, Akashi Park, which is built around Akashi Castle ruins, will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the castle's construction. Although the main keep no longer exists, the castle has two remaining three-story turrets called Tatsumi-yagura and Hitsujisaru-yagura in Musashi Garden from where they can be viewed. It is one of the gardens associated with the famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi who was said to have been invited by the first lord of the castle to be involved in the city planning. According to the records, Musashi built the wooden lodge (an amusement lodge for the lords) on the castle premises.
There are four open spaces in the park, including a large lawn area where visitors can see the castle ruins, and Gono Pond where visitors can enjoy boating. These places are popular with families. The park is also well equipped with sports facilities such as Akashi Tocalo Baseball Stadium for high school baseball preliminaries, Asada Stadium for athletics, and tennis courts.
Beautiful flowers bloom every season in the park. It has been selected as one of 'Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Sites.' In spring, visitors can appreciate the cherry blossoms of about 1,000 Somei Yoshino trees.
INFORMATION
- Name
- Akashi Park
- Address
- 1-27 Akashikoen, Akashi City, 673-0847
- Access
- 5 minutes on foot from JR Akashi station.
- Admission Fee
-
Free
*Charges apply for sports facilities and boating. - Telephone
- 078-912-7600
- URL
- http://www.hyogo-park.or.jp/akashi/
- Remarks
- There are 4 wheelchairs available for borrow, toilets for wheelchair users are also available. One parenting room is located at the service center.
While walking through the garden, I enjoyed the seasonal flowers, and I could feel its history. There are various events all year round so I recommend it for couples, families, and visitors of all ages. (Shinya Fujii)
Last updated: June 14, 2017
Event information and place details are subject to change. Please confirm in advance.
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