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Nanko Park

Fukushima · Shirakawa · Architecture

Japanese name: 南湖公園

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WHAT TO DONanko Park

Opened to all classes in 1801 by Matsudaira Sadanobu - arguably Japan's first public park.

WHEREFukushima

Nakadori · Shirakawa

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Overview

Opened to all classes in 1801 by Matsudaira Sadanobu - arguably Japan's first public park.

About this place

Nanko Park (南湖公園, Nanko kōen) is considered to be the oldest public park in Japan, having been founded in 1801 by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the 12th daimyō of Shirakawa Domain. It was designated as both a National Historic Site of Japan and as a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1934.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：1801 Architect / artist：Matsudaira Sadanobu Highlights / collection：Oldest park in Japan, Philosophy of shared enjoyment by samurai and commoners Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art

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