紅葉山公園, Park in Nakano district, Japan.
Momijiyama Park is a 5,488 m² ward park in Nakano, Tokyo, opened on 3 March 1970. It has maple and shii oak trees, playground equipment and a pond, plus a waterfall near the adjoining Nakano ZERO complex. A steam locomotive, C11 368, is kept on static display in one corner.
In the Taishō era the hill belonged to a private owner who planted many maples there, and the spot was known as Momijiyama. After World War II Nakano Ward acquired the land; part became a public hall and library, now the Momijiyama Culture Center (Nakano ZERO), and the park opened on 3 March 1970 as part of the ward's Tokyo Centennial project.
The park draws visitors throughout autumn to observe the seasonal change of maple leaves, a tradition that mirrors the spring cherry blossom viewing in Japanese culture. This natural spectacle brings people together to appreciate the shifting colors across the landscape.
Momijiyama Park is an eight-minute walk from the south exit of Nakano Station. It is always open and free to enter. The grounds cover 5,488 square metres beside Nakano ZERO, and the steam locomotive C11 368 is kept on site; its interior cannot be entered.
A steam locomotive, C11 368, stands on static display in one corner of the park; it ran on the JR Isesaki Line until 1972. Visitors cannot enter the cab. The engine is easy to miss among the trees and playground equipment.
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