Rakujyuen Park is located across the street from the south exit of Mishima Station. The Japanese government has designated the park as a National Monument and Place of Scenic Beauty. The park is closed on Monday and adult admission is 300 yen.
When I first entered, it appeared that it was a children's play park, with rides and a little train and a small zoo.
There were also pretty woodsy areas,
a kind of challenge course for young children,
and a stationary bit of train for children to play on.
It wasn't at all what I expected, but there were some pretty woodsy spots.
The Japanese government is now promoting child care and redesigning parks that used to be natural beauty spots into 'amusement parks' for families with young children. This has happened to a previously lovely park near my house. Now it is attractive to anyone from 0 to 25, whereas we 'wrinkles' who love taking leisurely walks have to look out for romping children, racing bicycles and flying basketballs.
The Japanese government is now promoting child care and redesigning parks that used to be natural beauty spots into 'amusement parks' for families with young children. This has happened to a previously lovely park near my house. Now it is attractive to anyone from 0 to 25, whereas we 'wrinkles' who love taking leisurely walks have to look out for romping children, racing bicycles and flying basketballs.
ReplyDeleteI have never been there, but it is very different from what I imagined Rakujuen to be like.😵
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place for families to go to, but not so big on the pure scenic beauty part!
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