Sugekari Park, Urban park in Aobadai, Tokyo, Japan.
Sugekari Park is an urban green space in Aobadai with landscaped paths, open lawns, and play equipment for various activities. The grounds integrate architectural elements including a tea house and remnants of a former pond called Oike into its overall design.
The land belonged to feudal lord Nakagawa Hidenari and was acquired by Saigo Takamori in 1868. This takeover marked the shift from private holdings to public access during Tokyo's modernization period.
The tea house in the park shows traditional Japanese architecture and is used by visitors to rest and observe their surroundings. The space conveys the rhythm of classical Japanese garden experience within a modern urban neighborhood.
Visitors should prefer early morning or late afternoon hours to enjoy the park in quieter conditions, especially on weekends. The wide pathways allow easy navigation and the open layout makes it accessible for visitors with varying mobility needs.
Several sections of the historic Oike pond remain preserved and form a material link between feudal times and the present-day park. These water features allow visitors to directly experience the long history embedded in the place.
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