Fujikawa craft park, Roadside station and craft center in Minobu, Japan
Fujikawa Craft Park is a large complex in Minobu featuring Japanese-style gardens, flower beds, and forest areas for exploring. The grounds include barbecue areas, tennis courts, and canoeing facilities alongside museums dedicated to traditional arts.
The site was established in 1989 as a roadside facility along a prefectural road in Yamanashi. It was designed to blend natural spaces with local craft traditions to serve travelers in the region.
The Kirie Art Museum here displays traditional Japanese paper-cutting artwork across its galleries, while the Nishijima Workshop lets visitors try making handmade paper using centuries-old techniques.
The park offers ample parking and is accessible during daytime hours, though indoor attractions have specific operating times. The grounds are easy to explore on foot and include picnic and grilling areas for longer stays.
The facility has a rose garden blooming twice yearly with numerous varieties, and a fountain with many nozzles that creates unpredictable spray patterns. These water and garden features create surprising moments while walking through the park.
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