Ohori Park
Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan
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Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:44
Welcome to Ohori Park, the green heart of Fukuoka. We are standing in one of Japan’s most beautiful water parks, a space where the city’s history and its modern daily life converge. …
Listen in the app2The Central Pond: Engineering and Leisure1:21
The massive pond before us is a feat of both hydraulic engineering and landscape design. Originally part of the Hakata Bay, it was reclaimed during the construction of Fukuoka Castle in the early 17th century to serve as a…
Listen in the app3The Fukuoka Art Museum and Kusama’s Pumpkin1:14
On the eastern edge of the park, we find the Fukuoka Art Museum. This institution houses a world-class collection ranging from ancient Buddhist statues to modern avant-garde works. …
Listen in the app4The Japanese Garden: A Sanctuary of Zen1:17
Located in the southern corner of the park is the Ohori Park Japanese Garden. Constructed in 1984 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the park, it is a 'tsukiyama' style strolling garden. …
Listen in the app5Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Echoes of Power1:16
Adjacent to the park lie the ruins of Fukuoka Castle, also known as Maizuru Castle. Built by the Kuroda clan in the early 17th century, it was once one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in Kyushu. …
Listen in the app6Wildlife and the Daily Life of Hakata1:18
As we continue around the pond, take a moment to observe the local inhabitants of the park. No, I am not just talking about the joggers, but the many waterbirds—herons, ducks, and cormorants—that thrive here. …
Listen in the app7The Islands and the Stone Bridges1:23
Our final stop on the pond’s perimeter is the series of bridges that connect the central islands. These bridges—the Kangetsu-kyo, the Matsu-shima-kyo, and the Yanagi-shima-kyo—allow you to walk directly through the center of the…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections1:13
As we conclude our tour of Ohori Park, let us reflect on the vital role this space plays in the life of Fukuoka. From its beginnings as a defensive moat to its current status as a nature-filled oasis, the park has always been a…
Listen in the app9Maizuru Park and Fukuoka Castle Ruins4:58
As we reach the middle section of our extensive walk around Ohori Park, a subtle, highly significant pathway reveals a direct, physical connection to an entirely different, yet equally captivating, historical landscape. By simply…
Listen in the app10Closing3:44
Our extensive, deeply scholarly journey through the magnificent environs of Ohori Park and the adjacent historical grounds is now coming to a gentle, contemplative close. We have successfully traversed a massive, incredibly…
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What is Ohori Park?
Ohori Park is a place in Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 19 min 28 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.5860, 130.3764 |
| Last updated |
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