Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Parque Yamaguchi

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,785 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Parque Yamaguchi

Parque Yamaguchi, Japanese park in Pamplona, Spain.

Parque Yamaguchi is a Japanese-style park in Pamplona featuring a diverse collection of trees and plants, including Japanese cherry trees, ginkgos, oaks, and giant redwoods spread across the grounds. The site also houses the Pamplona Planetarium, which offers astronomy programs and science exhibitions throughout the year in its large projection dome.

The park takes its name from the 19 February 1980 sister-city agreement between Pamplona and Yamaguchi, the Japanese city where Navarre's patron saint Francis Xavier preached in 1549. In December 1994, to mark the pact's 15th anniversary, it was decided to add a Japanese garden to the existing park; Japanese gardeners sent from Japan drew up the plans and carried out the planting, with two more dispatched in 1996. The garden opened in June 1997, when a 40-strong delegation led by Yamaguchi mayor Shoji Sanai visited Pamplona for the ceremony.

The garden's name comes from Yamaguchi, Pamplona's sister city since 19 February 1980, a link rooted in Francis Xavier, Navarre's patron saint, who preached in Yamaguchi in 1549. The Navarrese singer Amaia, who grew up in Pamplona, named a song "Yamaguchi" after this park, her favourite, on her second album. The park also hosts cherry-tree plantings and koinobori flag raisings during Yamaguchi delegations' anniversary visits.

The park is easy to explore on foot, with pathways winding through different sections for a leisurely walk. If you wish to visit the planetarium shows, check ahead about the exhibition schedules, as programs run at various times throughout the year.

The park's name comes from Yamaguchi, the Japanese city twinned with Pamplona on 19 February 1980. The link traces back to Saint Francis Xavier of Javier, Navarre's patron saint, who preached in Yamaguchi in 1549. The Yamaguchi public library stands at the park's northern edge.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,785 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
1997
Official opening
1996
Address
Av. de Barañáin, 23, 31008 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
Phone
GPS coordinates
42.80859,-1.66320
Latest update
October 31, 2026 22:15
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Parque Yamaguchi - Japanese park in Pamplona, Spain » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.