GOTENZAN PARK, Public park in Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Japan
Gotenzan Park is a public recreational area in Nishi-ku that features playgrounds, tennis courts, and ball game fields spread across the grounds. It also includes a 27-hole park golf course and incorporates a restored traditional waterwheel as part of its layout.
This site was originally a quarry in the Fukui area before a local movement successfully stopped mining operations. The citizen initiative transformed the exhausted site into a public space for the community to enjoy.
The park features a traditional waterwheel that represents the water-powered heritage of Nishino district, where such mechanisms once drove the local economy. Walking around this restored structure, you get a sense of how important water power was to the community.
The area provides free parking and has BBQ facilities available during certain months. It helps to check opening hours and seasonal availability before your visit to make the most of your time there.
A dedicated waterway for fireflies runs beside the restored waterwheel cabin, creating conditions for observing these insects during summer evenings. This combination of restored heritage and nature conservation makes the spot special for evening visitors.
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