Kinshi Park
| Kinshi Park | |
|---|---|
| 錦糸公園 | |
The park in 2007 | |
Interactive map of Kinshi Park | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Sumida, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°41′55″N 139°48′54″E / 35.6986°N 139.8150°E |
| Area | 56,124 m² |
| Opened | 1928 |
| Operated by | Sumida City |
Kinshi Park (Japanese: 錦糸公園, Kinshi Kōen) is a public park located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan, just north of Kinshichō Station. It is one of the largest parks in Sumida Ward and serves as a major recreational space for the surrounding urban area.[1]
The park covers an area of approximately 56,124 square metres and was opened in 1928 as part of the reconstruction projects following the Great Kantō earthquake.[1][2]
History
The area that is now Kinshi Park was redeveloped as part of urban reconstruction after the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake. The park opened in 1928 during the early Shōwa period as a public green space for the rapidly developing Kinshichō district.[1]
During World War II, the park was used as an evacuation area during air raids and also served as a temporary burial site for victims of wartime bombing.[3]
Features
Kinshi Park contains a variety of recreational and sports facilities. These include a baseball field with night lighting, tennis courts, playgrounds, open lawns, and the Sumida City General Gymnasium.[1][4]
The park is also known as a local cherry blossom viewing spot, with approximately 150–160 cherry trees planted throughout the grounds.[5]
A jogging course runs around the perimeter of the park, measuring roughly 850 metres per lap.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "錦糸公園（錦糸四丁目15番1号）" (in Japanese). Sumida City. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "List of parks and gardens in Tokyo". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "錦糸公園の歴史" (in Japanese). Tokyo Walk. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "錦糸公園" (in Japanese). Japan National Tourism Organization. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "錦糸公園の桜" (in Japanese). Walkerplus. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "Kinshi Park Jogging Course". Tokyo Park Net. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
External links
- Kinshi Park – Sumida City (Japanese)