Mishima Rakujuen Park

Mishima Rakujuen Park is a treasured public garden and nature sanctuary located just a short walk south of JR Mishima Station in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Originally developed in 1890 as a private villa for Imperial Prince Komatsunomiya Akihito, the park was opened to the public in 1952 and was designated both a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument of Japan in 1954. Spanning approximately 75,000 square meters of landscaped grounds, the park features a serene Kyoto-inspired sukiya-zukuri-style garden, the spring-fed Kohama Pond surrounded by ancient forests, a small zoo, and a museum. In spring, the park is celebrated for its stunning cherry blossom and peach tree displays. As part of the Izu Peninsula Geopark, Mishima Rakujuen Park offers visitors a peaceful and historically significant retreat in the heart of the city.