Xavier Park
ザビエル公園
A 15,000 square meter park in Sakai commemorating the 400th anniversary of Saint Francisco Xavier's arrival in Japan.
What it is
- A public park officially named Ebisu Park covering approximately 15,000 square meters.
- Opened in 1949 on the former site of the Hibiya Ryoke residence.
- Commemorates the 400th anniversary of Francisco Xavier's arrival in the city.
- Features several monuments dedicated to local history and international relations.
What to see
- A monument dedicated to Saint Francisco Xavier stands within the grounds.
- The East Meets West sculpture created by artist Jorge Vieira.
- A sculpture donated by the Portugal Pavilion in 1970.
- The Sakai Matchlock Gun Monument established in the year 2000.
- A poetry monument dedicated to the writer Fuyue Anzai.
Getting there
- Located a one minute walk from Hanadaguchi Station.
- Accessible via the Nankai Bus Matsuya Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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