Kenritsu Koizumigata Park in Akita

Beautiful park made in the traditional Japanese style

Dale A. Brown Apr 04, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The pond has a shelter and bridge that extend out into the middle of the koi pond giving you panoramic views of the park.</p>

<p>Kenritsu Koizumigata Park near sunset.</p>

<p>In autumn the park is amazing with the changing of the leaves.</p>

<p>From the viewing deck near the entrance of the park  you can get a great view of the surroundings.</p>

<p>A creek that feeds the koi pond winds through the park highlighting the artistic design of the park's layout.</p>

<p>A view of the koi pond of Kenritsu Koizumigata Park.</p>

<p>Throughout the park, examples of indigenous Tohoku and Akita trees, plants, and flowers are exhibited.</p>

<p>Kenritsu Koizumigata Park at sunset.</p>

Kenritsu Koizumigata Park in Akita is located near Oiwake Station (15 minutes by train from Akita Station or 25 minutes by car). It is tucked away in a forested area and is home to the amazing natural beauty that Tohoku is famous for. Near the park you can also find the Akita Prefectural Museum and the Edo period Nara Family house, a historical gem of the area. The park itself is home of a rinsen-kaiyu style Japanese garden, a crystal clear blue koi pond, and a collection of Akita indigenous plant life. This is a serene location just north of Akita City that is beautiful all year round.

Dale A. Brown @dale.brown

I was born and raised just outside of the city of Portland in beautiful Oregon wine country in the United States. In 2011 traveled to and studied at Akita International University focusing on Japanese culture and language as well as Korean culture. I graduated from Portland State University in 20...