Kijō Park

What it is

• A park in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
• Developed from parts of Tsuchiura Castle.
• Designated a Prefectural Historic Site.
• Donated to Tsuchiura Town in 1899.

What to see

• Tsuchiura Castle ruins remain in the park.
• A 500-year-old chinquapin tree.
• Tsuchiya Shrine is within the park.
• Shōtoku Taishi-dō is within the park.
• A haiku monument by Takada Ho.
• Lawn area and playground equipment.

When to go

• Famous spot for cherry blossom viewing.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.