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Hachimanyama Park

All in one park! Observation tower with Utsunomiya City view, huge playground, kart circuit, and animal house.

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This vast park is located in the center of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. The Utsunomiya Tower rises up 89 m from the ground, looking down upon the whole city from the observation floor. Besides the tower, there are many more fun facilities like Adventure U area with a huge playground, kart circuit, and an animal house with cranes, rabbits, raccoons, and more.

The Park is on a natural slope known for flowers, with about 800 cherry trees and 700 azaleas in full bloom in spring. It is one of the best spots for cherry blossom viewing in Utsunomiya City. The beautiful park attracts many people when stalls are set in season and scores of paper lanterns are lit at night.

Down the slope from the Utsunomiya Tower is a Japanese garden from the late Showa Era. It is a traditional strolling pond garden, and the Utsunomiya Tower becomes part of its background.

The Utsunomiya Bicycle Race Track is adjacent to the park, and their restaurant is accessible from the park without an extra entrance fee; they serve a good lunch menu.

Highlights

  • A greenery park with an observatory with a panoramic view of Japan's longest horizon and Utsunomiya City.
  • All ages can enjoy the park with its large playground, animal house, and a Japanese garden
  • A long steel suspension bridge, the Adventure Bridge.
  • Flowers broom every season including cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, hydrangeas in early summer.
  • A Japanese strolling pond garden with Utsunomiya Tower in the background.

Photos

  • Adventure U with large playground and kart circuit.

    Adventure U with large playground and kart circuit.

  • Kart circuit for 3 to 15 years old.

    Kart circuit for 3 to 15 years old.

  • The Adventure bridge and the 89-meter-high Utsunomiya Tower that offers a panoramic view of Utsunomiya City

    The Adventure bridge and the 89-meter-high Utsunomiya Tower that offers a panoramic view of Utsunomiya City

  • A steel suspension bridge, Adventure bridge

    A steel suspension bridge, Adventure bridge

  • The ring-tailed lemur in the animal house.

    The ring-tailed lemur in the animal house.

  • View from Utsunomiya Tower

    View from Utsunomiya Tower

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Details

Name in Japanese
八幡山公園
Postal Code
320-0027
Address
5-1-1 Hanawada, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi
Tel
028-624-0642
Admission
Free
*check the official website for the fee-based facilities.
Closed
Every Monday (in case of a holiday, the following day will be closed), New Year’s Holiday season (Dec 29th - Jan 3rd)
Business Hours
Park open all the time, Observation Tower 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, kart circuit 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Access
15-minute walk from Kencho-mae bus stop
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)