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A relaxing park for local residents at the foot of Nagoya Castle.
This spacious, multipurpose park covers approximately 200 acres. With flower beds filled with seasonal blooms, an expansive lawn, Ofuke Pond offering panoramic views of Nagoya Castle, and sports facilities including a baseball field, the park is a popular place for Nagoya residents to relax.
Meijo Park Flower Plaza features a bright, naturally lit atrium and sunroom and hosts a variety of exhibitions related to flowers and greenery. It also has a café where visitors can enjoy tea surrounded by flowers.
Ofuke Pond is filled with Japanese irises, rabbit-ear irises, lotuses, and other flowers, creating a distinctly Japanese atmosphere. Looking southwest from the iris garden, visitors can see the main keep of Nagoya Castle, making this a highly photogenic spot. As of August 2021, wooden reconstruction work was underway at Nagoya Castle, and the keep may not be visible depending on the construction schedule.
Also worth visiting is tonarino, a multipurpose complex facing Otsu-dori Avenue. It features a café, restaurants, and a bakery, where visitors can relax while overlooking the lush park.
The spacious lawn is popular with groups and families enjoying picnics
The Dutch-style windmill is a symbol of the park
Nagoya Castle viewed from the iris garden
An arch of roses adds color to the park in spring
The flower beds feature different displays each year (nemophila pictured)
Meijo Park Flower Plaza, where visitors can admire a wide variety of flowers and greenery
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Meijo Park is a rare patch of greenery in central Nagoya. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s especially pleasant and relaxing to stroll through. The park has shady trees and spacious lawns, with different scenery in every season. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring, swaying gently in the breeze; summer is lush and green, while fall brings warm colors. It’s perfect for a leisurely walk along the paths, taking in the reflections on the pond and Nagoya Castle’s keep in the distance. It’s a great place for a walk, a picnic, or simply slowing down and enjoying Nagoya’s more relaxed side.
Meijo Park is also one of Nagoya's popular cherry blossom viewing spots!
Unfortunately, my visit wasn't during cherry blossom season, so I couldn't see the romantic sight of the park in full bloom. Still, the park itself was very pleasant. It's lush and green, with wide walking paths that make for a relaxing stroll. You can also see Nagoya Castle in the distance, giving the scenery the distinctive feel of a Japanese urban park.
If you're planning a day trip to Nagoya Castle, I highly recommend stopping by Meijo Park as well. The two attractions aren't far apart and can easily be visited together. After exploring the castle, take a stroll through the park for a relaxed yet fulfilling itinerary. Next time, I'll definitely visit during cherry blossom season!
After visiting Nagoya Castle, you can take a walk in the park. There are lots of wisteria varieties blooming from late April to early May.
The park has little bridges and ponds. In spring, the cherry blossoms are gorgeous and super romantic.
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