Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park

What it is

• A park in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
• Built in 1893 for Emperor Taisho's recuperation.
• Became a memorial park in 1970.
• Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks.

What to see

• A large park covering 150,000 square meters.
• A pine forest.
• A sandy beach facing Suruga Bay.
• Designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

When to go

• Open year-round.
• Closed only for New Year holidays.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus from JR Numazu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.