Apr 4, 2014 - 1 min read

Kenritsu Koizumigata Park in Akita

Beautiful park made in the traditional Japanese style

By Dale A. Brown

Community writer

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

In autumn the park is amazing with the changing of the leaves.

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

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

A view of the koi pond of Kenritsu Koizumigata Park.

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

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.

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Bonson Lam 11 years ago

Thank you for sharing this place Dale! I haven't been there either! What a gem! The photos of the sunlight filtering softly in the forests are stunning. It is also featured in https://www.facebook.com/JapantravelAkita

Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu 11 years ago

Akita is in my list of next places to visit; thank you for sharing this. This is worth visiting!

Justin Velgus 11 years ago

I spent a year in Akita and totally missed this! It is hard to pick a favorite pic, but I do love the reflection of the autumn leaves off the pond in the first scene. I look forward to more of your articles and awesome pics, Dale!

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