Autumn Colors of Nishiyama Park
Takako SakamotoNishiyama Park in Sabae city is one of the best places to enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in Fukui. Furthermore, you can meet a cute lesser panda and squirrel monkeys at a zoo inside the park!
Nishiyama Park was built in 1856 by the Seventh Lord of Sabae Han (feudal area), who established this park not for his family or subjects, but for the general public in Sabae.
The park boasts 47,000 azalea flowers and is one of Japan's 100 historic parks.
From the cherry blossom in spring to the azaleas in early summer to the sea of colorful leaves in autumn, every season is beautiful here in the park. The Azalea Festival and the Momiji Festival attract visitors from near and far.
From the observation deck of Nishiyama Park, visitors can even see as far as the Hakusan Mountains. There is also a small zoo that shows monkeys, red pandas and birds.
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Nishiyama Park in Sabae city is one of the best places to enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in Fukui. Furthermore, you can meet a cute lesser panda and squirrel monkeys at a zoo inside the park!
Twilight at Nishiyama Park in Fukui: Burning orange and deep blue sky at sunset and twilight over a gigantic park decorated with 50,000 azaleas.
Aerial views of 1,000 cherry blossoms in full bloom at Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui. Notice the striking contrast the pale-pink cherry trees and still-green azalea trees create!
Gorgeous autumn colors of Nishiyama Park in Fukui captured high in the air by a cute mini drone helicopter. Notice the differences in the scenery from winter and early summer versions!
Moss pink mountains at Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui, can be seen in late April when cherry blossom season is over and before the azalea season begins in May.
Beautiful images of Fukui's Nishiyama Park covered in snow captured by a radio-controlled mini drone flying overhead.
In May, Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui, becomes an azalea paradise for everybody. Enjoy the fascinating aerial views of the park with 50,000 azaleas in full bloom!
This is a lovely park, known for it cherry blossoms in April, and azaleas in May. There are also a number of festivals held in the park year round. The park also includes a green lawn zone (most parks in Japan don't have grass!), an Adventure Forest, a Japanese Garden, and a zoo. An observation deck near the zoo offers up a beautiful view of the town and Hakusan mountains. When I visited the park in early October, it was just a short walk from the Sabae City Hotel, where I was staying.
Spring Flowers at Nishiyama Park: Azaleas in the early stage of bloom, yae-zakura cherry blossoms and pretty Shaga irises basking in the sun.
Magical night-time illumination at Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, an azalea paradise in Fukui prefecture. Enjoy pretty azaleas under the blue twilight sky!
Dramatic Sunset Over Fukui's Azalea Paradise, Nishiyama Park. 50,000 azaleas in full bloom were bathed in the orange glow of the setting sun.
Kyoyo Garden in Nishiyama Park in Sabae city, Fukui, is famous for its beautifully landscaped scenery and the gorgeous maple trees in autumn.
A large local extensive park with a zoo and adventurous children play area.
Panda Land is an athletic playground for children built inside the 'Adventure Forest' of Nishiyama Park in Fukui. Kids really love Panda Land.
Take a walk on Sabae City's non-religious Prayer Path in Nishiyama Park in Fukui to ease your mind, and let statues of cute children make you happy!
Located near Nishisabae Station, and famous Nishiyama Park, Sabae City Hotel is a convenient place to stay in Sabae city. In fact, it's the largest in town, and is host to numerous wedding parties. The hotel has a very nice Italian restaurant, Il Vigore, on the 8F, and a simple, homey izakaya on the 1F, Yoshimitsu. There is also a cute little shop, just off the lobby, that sells very tasty puddings. Rooms are small but clean, and reasonably priced. Service is friendly, and staff can speak some English.
A nice local old-fashioned inn/hotel in the pretty rural town of Sabae in Fukui Prefecture.
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