Roka Kōshun-en, Metropolitan park in Kasuya, Japan.
Roka Kōshun-en is a garden in Kasuya featuring a traditional Japanese mansion, multiple museum buildings, and a vast bamboo forest with moso bamboo throughout the grounds. The space combines historic structures with naturally grown vegetation, creating varied areas to explore.
The garden opened in 1938 and preserves the residence of novelist Roka Tokutomi, who lived there during the Meiji and Taisho periods. These were significant periods of transformation in Japanese society that reflected in Tokutomi's works.
The memorial hall displays materials and exhibits related to Tokutomi's novels, offering insights into Japanese literature of the early 20th century. Visitors can explore the literary world of this important author directly through the displayed works.
The site is about 15 minutes from Roka-Koen Station and offers free admission with five restroom facilities and park maps in English. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds invite walking through varied terrain.
The grounds divide into two distinct sections: the Koshun-en area with historic buildings and a public park with seasonal flower hills. Local residents maintain these flower areas, giving the place a community aspect many visitors overlook.
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