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Kinuta Park (砧公園, Kinuta Kōen) is in Setagaya, Tokyo. The total area is 391,262.26 m², 240,000 of which are grass.
Cherry Blossoms[edit]
One thing the park is famous for its cherry blossom (sakura) viewing. It has at least three varieties—Someyoshino (photo), Yamazakura, and Yaezakura—which makes for a relatively long viewing season of over two weeks.
Facilities[edit]
There are also Baseball fields, Soccer fields, cycling courses and the Setagaya Art Museum. The 1667 m cycling course doubles as a walking course outside the hours 9–16.
Access[edit]
The Tōmei Expressway (東名高速道路, Tōmei Kōsoku Dōro) runs along the south side; Kampachi (環八, the #8 ring road). The Tōmei Expressway ends at that intersection.(東名高速道路, Tōmei Kōsoku Dōro)
History[edit]
The park was opened in April 1, 1957. After the Pacific War (World War II), it was a public golf course. Later the golf course was closed to form current kinuta park.
External links[edit]
35°37′38″N 139°37′17″E / 35.62727°N 139.62142°E
Category:Parks and gardens in Tokyo
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