Gongendō Park

Gongendō Park is an urban park in Satte that spreads across multiple sections containing sports facilities, children's play areas, and cultural venues. The grounds extend along an embankment system with open spaces for walking and observing the water features nearby.

The park was created by transforming land around a reservoir into a public recreational area that combined water management with leisure facilities. This development provided a new gathering space for the community in an area that previously had limited public green space.

The park serves as a gathering place during spring cherry blossom season, when families and friends arrive to sit beneath blooming trees and share meals together. This viewing tradition brings people throughout the region to celebrate the season through a simple but meaningful local custom.

The park has multiple entry points and is accessible on foot, though the different sections are spread out across the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes if you plan to explore the entire area, as walking between sections takes time.

A volunteer group tends to thousands of hydrangea plants throughout the park, blooming in summer after cherry blossom season ends. This ongoing care ensures the grounds display flowers in different seasons rather than just spring.

Location: Satte

Location: Kuki

Inception: April 1, 2008

Official opening: April 1, 2008

Website: http://gongendo.jp/ch

GPS coordinates: 36.10097,139.72489

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27