池田城跡公園, Historical fortress park in Ikeda, Japan.
Ikeda Castle Site Park sits on a hilltop and contains a Japanese garden, tea houses, and viewing towers that allow visitors to see across the city and surrounding landscape. The park preserves sections of the original defensive moats from the castle's medieval period.
The site served as a stronghold for the Ikeda clan during the Muromachi and Sengoku periods when medieval fortifications were essential. Sections of the original defensive moats remain on the grounds today.
The garden displays carefully arranged plants and water features that follow traditional Japanese design principles meant to guide your gaze naturally. Walking through it, you notice how each element has a specific purpose and position in the overall composition.
The park can be entered from four different points, with the main entrance located next to the Education Center. Wear comfortable walking shoes since exploring the hilltop involves climbing and descending paths.
From the tower observation deck, visitors can spot the Big Harp Bridge, a structure designed to resemble a giant musical instrument. This unexpected architectural feature spans the Inagawa River and stands out against the traditional surroundings.
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