Rakujyuen Park, Mishima
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.
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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.
I have never been there, but it is very different from what I imagined Rakujuen to be like.😵
Looks like a great place for families to go to, but not so big on the pure scenic beauty part!
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