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May 6, 2023 · Ohori Park was built as a defensive moat for the magnificent Fukuoka Castle; the home castle of the Kuroda clan (黒田氏). In fact, the land where both the park and the castle ruins was awarded to the Kuroda clan (黒田氏) by none other than Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康), one of the three unifiers of Japan.
Ohori Park (大濠公園, Ōhori-kōen) is a pleasant park in central Fukuoka with a large pond at its center. There is a walking path around the circumference of the pond that is just a little over two kilometers long and is popular for jogging, walking pets and leisurely strolls by the water. Ohori is Japanese for moat, and the park's pond ...
Jul 31, 2014 · Ohori Park: A Beautiful Bit of Nature in the Heart of Fukuoka. Whether you walk around the castle, paddle the swan boat on the lake, or just sit down and enjoy the scenery, Ohori Koen will always leave you feeling refreshed and happy. By James Darnbrook Jul 31, 2014 3 min read 1
Nov 24, 2023 · Fukuoka, a bustling city on the island of Kyushu, may be known for its vibrant urban life, but it also boasts a serene escape right in its heart—Ohori Park. Nestled amidst the city's energetic neighborhoods, this expansive park offers a harmonious blend of nature, culture, and leisure.
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Jake Davies Ohori Park in Fukuoka is a large urban park that consists mostly of water. "Hori" means moat in Japanese, and the large body of water was originally part of the moat system for Fukuoka Castle whose Edo Periodruins are next door in Maizuru Park. The large pond in Ohori Park, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
The park was constructed in the 1920's and is modeled on the classical Chinese garden of West Lake in Hangzhou. In the middle of the pond are three narrow islands connected to each other and to the banks of the pond by Chinese-style bridges. Ohori Park, a tranquil oasis in the midst of Fukuoka city
The islands are illuminated at night and a popular romantic spot for couples. Running around the circumference of the pond is a wide path almost two kilometers long that is very popular with joggers, walkers and strollers. Two types of boat can be rented, swan-shaped boats powered by pedals, and small rowboats. There is also a large playground for ...
1 Ohorikoen, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0051 Tel: 0927 41 2004 Ohorikoen subwaystation is just 2 minutes walk from the northern end of the park. Ropponmatsu subway station is a 10 minute walk from the southern end of the park. The Japanese Garden in Ohori Park, FukuokaThe Japanese Garden in Ohori Park is delightful all year round
Located at the south end of Ohori Park is a Japanese garden. Though only made in 1984 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ohori Park, this 12,000 square meter garden contains many of the well known traditional garden types including karesansui, the dry gravel type. The garden is the work of Kinsaku Nakane who designed gardens at Nijo Castle, the...
Aug 31, 2012 · The north bridge and gazebo. Head to Ohori Koen, Fukuoka’s premiere city park, to spend a lazy—or aspiring—day at any time of year. This nationally designated place of scenic beauty dates from 1929. It combines urban and natural settings with practical artistry, winding a 2km running, cycling, and walking course around a picturesque lake.
Ohori Park Opening Times. Park open 24/7/365. Ohori Teien Japanese Garden: Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between September and May / From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between June and August. Last admission 15 minutes before closing. Closed on Monday (or on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) Closed between December 29 and January 3.
