Hachimanyama Park

This vast park is located in the center of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The Utsunomiya Tower rises up 89 m from the ground, looking down upon the whole city from the observation floor. Besides the tower, there are many more fun facilities like Adventure U area with a huge playground, kart circuit, and an animal house with cranes, rabbits, raccoons, and more.

The Park is on a natural slope known for flowers, with about 800 cherry trees and 700 azaleas in full bloom in spring. It is one of the best spots for cherry blossom viewing in Utsunomiya City. The beautiful park attracts many people when stalls are set in season and scores of paper lanterns are lit at night.

Down the slope from the Utsunomiya Tower is a Japanese garden from the late Showa Era. It is a traditional strolling pond garden, and the Utsunomiya Tower becomes part of its background.

The Utsunomiya Bicycle Race Track is adjacent to the park, and their restaurant is accessible from the park without an extra entrance fee; they serve a good lunch menu.