Himonya Park
| Himonya Park | |
|---|---|
Fountain in the park | |
Interactive map of Himonya Park | |
| Type | Ward park |
| Location | Meguro, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°37′36″N 139°40′56″E / 35.6265794°N 139.6821967°E |
| Area | 43,533 square metres (10.757 acres) |
| Created | 15 November 1933 |
| Public transit access | Gakugei-daigaku Station |
Himonya Park (碑文谷公園, Himonya Kōen) is a public park located in the Himonya area of Meguro Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
History
The park is centered around Himonya Pond (also known as Benten Pond), which was historically used as an irrigation reservoir for surrounding agricultural land.[1] The area was later developed into a public park and opened in 1933.[2]
Himonya Pond is also one of the water sources of the Tachiai River, along with Shimizu Pond in Shimizuike Park.[3]
Facilities
- Playground areas and landscaped greenery around Himonya Pond
- Children's Animal Square — a small petting area with animals such as ponies, rabbits, and guinea pigs[4]
- Himonya Gymnasium — includes tennis courts and a baseball field[1]
- Boating area — rowboats are available on Himonya Pond (fee required)[4]
The park is divided into northern and southern sections, with sports facilities located in the north and recreational and family-oriented facilities around the pond in the south.[4]
Access
- By train: Approximately 6 minutes on foot from Gakugei-daigaku Station on the Tōkyū Tōyoko Line[3]
Gallery
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Pond in the park
See also
References
- ^ a b "Himonya Park". Tokyo Park. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ^ "Himonya Park". Wikidata. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ^ a b "碑文谷公園". Meguro City. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
- ^ a b c "Himonya Park". Japan Travel. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
External links
- Meguro City official page (in Japanese)
- Tokyo Park guide
- Japan Travel article