Takinomiya Park

What it is

• An urban park in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture.
• Opened on October 15, 1956.
• Developed between 1952 and 1982.
• Covers an area of 41.70 hectares.

What to see

• About 1500 cherry trees of various types.
• A Japanese garden with 100 white and 10 red plum trees.
• A large agricultural pond in the southeast.
• An animal area with swans, silkies, and rabbits.
• A war memorial tower behind the flower viewing park.
• Two observation decks with city views.

When to go

• Spring for cherry blossoms.
• Autumn for autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.