Nogeyama Park

Nogeyama Park is an urban park built on a hillside in Yokohama, featuring multiple overlook areas with views of the city and harbor below. The grounds include walking paths, a zoo, an open-air theater, recreational facilities, and a radio tower with an observation platform.

The park was founded following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and opened in 1926 as a public green space for Yokohama. Its creation was part of the city's recovery and reconstruction efforts after the disaster.

The park serves as a central gathering place during spring when cherry blossoms attract people for viewing celebrations throughout the grounds. This seasonal tradition shapes how locals and visitors experience the landscape together year after year.

The park is best explored on foot, with paths suited to different fitness levels and degrees of difficulty. The overlook points are accessible with proper walking shoes and some uphill effort.

The zoo within the park became only the second facility in the world to successfully breed Andean condors in captivity, a significant achievement in bird conservation. This breeding program has contributed to efforts aimed at protecting this rare species.

Location: Oimatsuchō

Official opening: 1926

Website: https://hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/zoo/nogeyama/nogeyamapark.php

GPS coordinates: 35.44583,139.62361

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:03