Higashiyama Park

Higashiyama Park is a large urban park in Nagoya with extensive walking paths, green spaces, and recreational facilities throughout its grounds. The layout combines open lawns and flower areas with tree-covered sections that run through the entire site.

The park was founded in 1937 as part of Japan's efforts to develop public green spaces during the prewar period. This founding moment shaped the basic structure and layout that still exists today.

The space blends traditional Japanese garden design with contemporary recreation areas that visitors encounter while walking through. Tea house structures and seasonal flower viewing zones shape how people experience and use the park today.

The park is easily reached through the Higashiyama Subway Line, with multiple stations providing direct access to central Nagoya. Walking through the various areas is straightforward because the grounds are well connected by paths.

The grounds contain both a zoo and a botanical garden, together displaying hundreds of animal species and thousands of plant varieties. This dual role makes it a versatile destination where visitors encounter nature in different ways.

Location: Chikusa-ku

Official opening: 1937

GPS coordinates: 35.15689,136.98122

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02