共月亭, Chinese-style pavilion in Tenpōzan Park, Kagoshima, Japan
Kyōgetsu-tei is an octagonal wooden pavilion featuring glazed roof tiles and granite elements that blend into the park setting. The open structure provides wide views across the surrounding grounds and allows visitors to walk freely around the building.
Construction began in 1982 to celebrate the establishment of sister city relations between Kagoshima and Changsha in China. The project marked the start of a lasting cultural exchange between the two regions.
The pavilion's name expresses how people from both cities share a bond through the moon above them. Visitors today can feel this connection between Japanese and Chinese traditions reflected in the structure itself.
The pavilion sits in Tenpōzan Park and is easily reached on foot with open access from all sides for visitors. The best time to visit is on clear days when the view across the park is optimal and during local events in the park.
The building was constructed using materials from Changsha, including the roof tiles and granite, which physically connects the two cities. These materials came directly from the sister city and make the structure far more than just a symbolic monument.
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