Mukojima park, Coastal park in Takasago, Japan.
Hyogo Prefectural Takasago Kaihin Park is a coastal park in the Mukojima area of Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, next to the municipal Mukojima Park. It is known for white sand and green pines and for artificial islands floating in the sea, and it was selected for Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pines list. A lodging and training facility called Seinen no Ie, built in 1982, was demolished in April 2022 due to aging, and a lawn plaza opened on its site on March 25, 2023.
The park was established as a prefectural seaside park in Takasago, and in 1982 a lodging and training facility called the Seinen no Ie opened on its grounds. That building was demolished in April 2022 because of ageing, and on 25 March 2023 a lawn plaza opened on the same site. The wider Mukojima park area, about 15 hectares, is now managed jointly by the prefecture and city.
Locals use this park year-round for fishing, walking, and spending time by the Seto Inland Sea with family and friends. The shallow waters and sandy areas attract people who want to swim and enjoy outdoor leisure without traveling far from the city.
The park is about 30 minutes on foot from Takasago Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway, with parking available for those driving. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes to explore the different areas and expect the best conditions during warmer months.
The park is one of the selections of Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pines, a list of celebrated pine-lined beaches. A lodging and training facility for young people, built here in 1982, was demolished in April 2022 because of ageing; a lawn plaza opened on its site on 25 March 2023.
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