Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku park, Public park in Sanuki, Japan.
Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku Park in Sanuki is a recreational space featuring two water features, Miya-ike and the Usa Shrine, set within natural terrain spanning about 19 hectares. The eastern section contains these water areas nestled among forested zones and open spaces.
The prefecture established this recreational space on June 1, 1949, and named it after the turtle and crane symbols that represent good fortune in Japanese tradition. The naming reflected cultural meanings embedded in the landscape design from its opening.
During spring, over 300 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees line a path of about 300 meters connecting the Usa Shrine to Kame-jima, creating a gathering spot where visitors enjoy the pink blossoms and quiet surroundings.
The park is about 5 minutes by car from Nagao Station or 10 minutes from Zoda Station, with 250 free parking spaces available. This accessibility by vehicle makes it convenient for visitors arriving by car.
The name Kikaku derives from Kame-jima (Turtle Island) and Tsuru-ga-yama (Crane Mountain), two landscape features that directly incorporate these symbols into the park's design. Both elements are positioned visibly across the mountains and islands within the grounds.
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