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Senshu Park

Joushi Koen Park conveys Akita's history and culture.

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Akita Domain, The ruins of Kubota Castle of the Satake clan, was developed into a large castle site park covering an area of 16.29 hectares. The restored Omonogashira Gobansho, the restored castle's Osumi-yagura Tower, the front gate, and other features gives off the atmosphere of the feudal domain era.

The park is especially famous for the Cherry Blossom Festival, during which approximately 700 cherry trees bloom. The area is also crowded with visitors during the wisteria, azalea, lotus blossom seasons and fall foliage change.

The history of Senshu Park dates back to 1896 when it was created by Yasuhei Nagaoka, a pioneer of modern park design in Japan. It was the Chinese scholar Ryochi Kano who named the park "Senshu-en" (the predecessor of Senshu Park) after "Sen," meaning long-lasting, which was added to "Akita," meaning autumn in Akita.

The park is also home to the Satake Archives, Akita Central Library, Akita city Central Library Meitoku-Kan, and other facilities, giving the park a cultural park atmosphere. The Akita Cultural Business Facility "Matsushita," where you can meet Akita Maiko, and "Akita Inu Fureai Dokoro in Senshu Park," where you can meet Akita Dogs, are also located in the park.

Highlights

  • The park is located on the ruins of Kubota Castle, which was built as the residence of the Satake clan, the feudal lord of the Akita Domain.
  • From the Osumi-yagura Tower, a panoramic view of Akita City can be seen.
  • The park is famous for its cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Photos

  • The Osumi-yagura Tower stands on a hill at the northeastern end of the park and commands a panoramic view of the city

    The Osumi-yagura Tower stands on a hill at the northeastern end of the park and commands a panoramic view of the city

  • There are 2,620 azalea plants in the park, and an azalea festival is held in late May

    There are 2,620 azalea plants in the park, and an azalea festival is held in late May

  • It is a place of relaxation for Akita citizens, where they can stroll through beautiful gardens

    It is a place of relaxation for Akita citizens, where they can stroll through beautiful gardens

  • Senshu Park Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the cherry blossom season

    Senshu Park Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the cherry blossom season

  • The front gate of Kubota Castle. Red maple trees add color to autumn

    The front gate of Kubota Castle. Red maple trees add color to autumn

Reviews

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  • Nats1000

    平時是運動散步的公園,但是到了春季櫻花和紅葉期間,搖身一變成為熱門的景點。

  • LIU鳳鳳

    離車站很近不會走很久,櫻花開的很美環境也很好適合散步。

Details

Name in Japanese
千秋公園
Postal Code
010-0876
Address
1 Senshukoen, Akita City, Akita
Telephone
018-888-5753 (Akita City Construction Division Parks and Recreation Section)
Hours
Free to walk around anytime
Directions
10 min. Walk from JR Akita Station to the pocket park, 15 min. walk to Ninomaru
Website
Official Website (Japanese)