This spacious park is located in central Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture. Its facilities include the 89-meter-high Utsunomiya Tower, which offers panoramic views of the city; Adventure U, with a large combination playground and go-karts; and an animal enclosure housing red-crowned cranes, rabbits, raccoons, and other animals.
Set amid natural hills, the park is known for its flowers. In spring, approximately 800 cherry trees and 700 azalea bushes burst into bloom. It is also one of Utsunomiya’s leading cherry blossom viewing spots. During the season, food stalls line the park and lanterns are lit at night, drawing many visitors.
Down the slope from Utsunomiya Tower is a Japanese garden created in the latter half of the Showa era. Designed as a pond-centered strolling garden, it incorporates Utsunomiya Tower into its borrowed scenery.
Utsunomiya Velodrome is also located next to the park. Its restaurant can be accessed from the park without an admission fee, making it a convenient option for lunch.
Highlights
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A nature-rich park with an observation deck offering sweeping views of Utsunomiya and what is said to be Japan’s finest horizon.
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Facilities including a large combination playground, an animal enclosure, and a Japanese garden offer something for visitors of all ages.
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Home to Adventure Bridge, Japan’s longest mono-storm-type steel stress-ribbon bridge.
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Seasonal flowers include cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring and hydrangeas in early summer.
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The pond-centered strolling garden incorporates Utsunomiya Tower into its borrowed scenery.
