Park «Kyoto», Japanese park in Desna district, Kyiv, Ukraine
Park Kyoto is a green space in the Desna district stretching between two metro stations with Japanese-inspired design elements. The grounds feature a stone garden, ornamental ponds filled with red fish, waterfalls, children's playgrounds, and sports facilities spread throughout the area.
The park was established in 1972 to mark friendship between Kyiv and the Japanese city it is named after, with a granite pagoda arriving as an inaugural gift. This gesture formed the foundation for the site's development into the green space visitors see today.
The stone garden in the middle shows carefully placed rocks that hold meaning in Japanese philosophy. Walking around them invites visitors to pause and think about balance and nature.
The park sits conveniently between two metro stations making it easy to reach from different parts of the city. Paths around the water features can become slippery in rainy weather, so visitors should watch their footing.
A long alley lined with cherry blossom trees runs through the grounds and holds the record for the country's longest sakura tree line. This tree-lined passage offers a special experience during blooming season that many visitors miss while focusing on other areas.
Location: Desna Raion
Inception: 1972
GPS coordinates: 50.46364,30.63633
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01
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