Garyū Park

What it is

• A comprehensive park in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture.
• Designed by Seiroku Honda, who also designed Meiji Jingu.
• Constructed in 1931.
• Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

What to see

• Approximately 800 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino.
• 150 cherry trees around Ryūga Pond.
• A zoo.
• A museum and an aquarium.

When to go

• Cherry blossom season for viewing.

Getting there

• Near Suzaka Station on the Nagano Electric Railway.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.