Hinokichō Park, Urban park in Akasaka, Japan
Hinokichō Park is an urban park in Akasaka with a central pond surrounded by zelkova trees, wisteria pergolas, and cherry trees across its grounds. The space features maintained pathways, seating areas, and open lawns typical of a Japanese neighborhood park.
The land belonged to the Matsudaira clan during the Edo period and later served military purposes before becoming a public park in 1963. This transformation reflects the neighborhood's shift from a residential estate to a modern recreational space.
The name Hinokichō recalls cypress trees that once grew on the grounds of a former clan residence, shaping how locals understood this area. Today, visitors experience this heritage through the carefully arranged gardens and planted trees throughout the space.
The park is easily accessible through multiple entrances and offers designated accessible pathways with level surfaces and seating areas. Visitors should be aware that certain sections may close temporarily for maintenance work.
The park sits atop Sanpun-zaka, one of Minato's steepest slopes, where cart pushers historically charged three extra silver coins for hauling goods uphill. This geographical feature once shaped daily life throughout the neighborhood.
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