Japan Midokoro / Fukushima Prefecture / Shirakawa / Nanko Park
Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Nanko Park
- Nearest stationShirakawa Station 2.3 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site
- Year1801 (completed)
Nanko Park (南湖公園, Nanko kōen) is considered to be the oldest public park in Japan, having been founded in 1801 by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the 12th daimyō of Shirakawa Domain. It was designated as both a National Historic Site of Japan and as a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1934.
From the Wikipedia article “Nanko Park” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nanko Park. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shirakawa Station, 2.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site |
| Year | 1801 (completed) |
| More | Wikipedia 16 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nanko Park?
- Shirakawa Station. It is 2.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nanko Park a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site.
- When was Nanko Park completed?
- In 1801.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shirakawa Castle: Rasalghul (CC BY-SA 4.0), Komine Castle: baku13 (CC BY-SA 2.1 jp), Shirakawa Barrier: Dogpochi (CC BY 2.5), Miyanomae Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sukagawa Peony Garden: Skywalk0329 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sukagawa City Museum: Altomarina (CC BY-SA 3.0)
