Miwakare Park, Natural water divide park in Hikami, Japan
Miwakare Park is a nature park at an elevation of about 95 meters with artificial waterfalls, ponds, and walking trails surrounded by dense forest. The site marks the easternmost point of Japan's central watershed, where rainwater splits into two separate directions.
The park was created to highlight the significance of this geographic watershed boundary. Its museum underwent renovation in 2021 and now demonstrates how this location represents a natural dividing line between two seas.
The museum here helps visitors understand how this watershed location functions through hands-on models and interactive displays. People visit to learn about the role water plays in shaping the local landscape.
The park offers free parking for about 50 vehicles and is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00. The museum closes on Tuesdays, so plan your visit accordingly if you want to see the exhibitions.
At this location, water systems meet in a remarkable way: precipitation flows in one direction toward the Sea of Japan and the opposite direction toward the Seto Sea. This rare geographic feature makes it a place where you can witness how nature's geography fundamentally shapes water movement.
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