Hibiya Park
Tokyo Prefecture · Japan
【Tokyo Tower Route】 This is the LAST stop of this route. It is the park where has 150 types of the trees, and 350 types of flowers. We will park the bike here, and enjoy the snack that we grab on the way here. You can enjoy the smell of the nature, and also yummy snack at the park.
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Hibiya Park, a landmark of landscape architecture that holds the distinction of being Japan's first Western-style modern park. Established in 1903 on the site of former samurai estates and military parade grounds, this…
Listen in the app2The Great Fountain — Daifunsu
The centerpiece of the park is the Great Fountain, or 'Daifunsu,' which has been a symbol of Hibiya since its installation. Operating daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, the fountain shoots water up to a height of twelve meters,…
Listen in the app3The Crane and Pelican Fountains
In addition to the Great Fountain, Hibiya Park features several smaller, more historic water features. The Crane Fountain, or 'Tsuru-no-funsu,' is the third oldest fountain in a Japanese park and is a beloved example of Meiji-era…
Listen in the app4Hibiya Matsumotoro — A Century of Western Cuisine
Located in the heart of the park is Hibiya Matsumotoro, a historic restaurant that has been serving Western-style Japanese food for over a hundred years. Originally opened in 1903 alongside the park, it became a fashionable…
Listen in the app5Park View Garden — The High-Angle Perspective
For a truly unique perspective on Hibiya Park, one should visit the Park View Garden located in the nearby Tokyo Midtown Hibiya complex. From this elevated outdoor terrace, you are granted a 'Bird's eye' view of the entire park,…
Listen in the app6Closing
As we conclude our walk through Hibiya Park, we reflect on its enduring role as a space for both public celebration and private reflection. For over a century, these sixteen hectares have provided a sanctuary for the people of…
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What is Hibiya Park?
Hibiya Park is a place in Tokyo Prefecture · Japan with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tokyo Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6737, 139.7567 |
| Last updated |
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