Omiya Park
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is a public park located 1 km northeast of Ōmiya Station
and the most visited park in Saitama
. The park encompasses a huge area of 67.9ha (as of 2004) and is famous for Japanese Red Pine
forest and cherry blossoms
. In particular, the park ranks in the Top 100 Locations in Japan for Cherry Blossoms.
The Ōmiya Baseball Stadium was the first stadium to hold NPB's postseason game other than original homegrounds.
In 1921, a large-scale expansion project was undertaken including the planting of cherry trees and the construction of Ōmiya Park Baseball Stadium.
In 1962, the park is designated to be a part of urban planning.
In 1980, Ōmiya Second Park opened to the east of Ōmiya Park.
In 2001, Ōmiya Third Park was established beyond the southern perimeter of Ōmiya Second Park.
35. It was established in 1980 with 650 tress of Japanese apricot interspersed within the grounds of the park. In 1996, the Fragrance Road accessible to wheelchairs was constructed. Visitors can enjoy displays of flowers and fragrances of trees that change with season year around. Each year between mid-February to March, the Japanese Apricot Festival is held.
and create an open space that accommodates both people and nature. The park highlights the images of greenery, water, and light.
Omiya Station (Saitama)
is a railway station in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan. It is a major interchange station for the East Japan Railway Company .-JR East:* Tōhoku Shinkansen* Akita Shinkansen* Yamagata Shinkansen* Jōetsu Shinkansen* Nagano Shinkansen...
and the most visited park in Saitama
Saitama, Saitama
' is the capital and the most populous city of Saitama Prefecture in Japan, situated in the south-east of the prefecture. Its area incorporates the former cities of Urawa, Ōmiya, Yono and Iwatsuki. It is a city designated by government ordinance...
. The park encompasses a huge area of 67.9ha (as of 2004) and is famous for Japanese Red Pine
Japanese Red Pine
The Japanese Red Pine has a home range that includes Japan, Korea, northeastern China and the extreme southeast of Russia . This pine has become a popular ornamental and has several cultivars, but in the winter it becomes yellowish. The height of this tree is 20–35 m...
forest and cherry blossoms
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms is one of the oldest and largest international marriage agencies still in operation today. It was established in 1974 as a picture catalog, but has now switched entirely to a web-based format...
. In particular, the park ranks in the Top 100 Locations in Japan for Cherry Blossoms.
The Ōmiya Baseball Stadium was the first stadium to hold NPB's postseason game other than original homegrounds.
Ōmiya Park
In 1885, the park opened its door to the public as a prefectural public park.In 1921, a large-scale expansion project was undertaken including the planting of cherry trees and the construction of Ōmiya Park Baseball Stadium.
In 1962, the park is designated to be a part of urban planning.
In 1980, Ōmiya Second Park opened to the east of Ōmiya Park.
In 2001, Ōmiya Third Park was established beyond the southern perimeter of Ōmiya Second Park.
Ōmiya Second Park
Ōmiya Second Park refers to a section that occupies the western side of Prefectural RoadPrefectural road
A in Japan is a road numbered by the prefecture, independent of other prefectures.- See also:* National highways of Japan* Expressways of Japan*...
35. It was established in 1980 with 650 tress of Japanese apricot interspersed within the grounds of the park. In 1996, the Fragrance Road accessible to wheelchairs was constructed. Visitors can enjoy displays of flowers and fragrances of trees that change with season year around. Each year between mid-February to March, the Japanese Apricot Festival is held.
Ōmiya Third Park
Ōmiya Third Park is the name of an area that is located to the south of Ōmiya Second Park. It became accessible to the public in 2001. The initial plan was to relocate Ōmiya Park Baseball Stadium or Ōmiya Park Soccer Stadium to this site. Later, the plan was altered to incorporate the pristine scenery of MinumaMinuma
or is an area of paddy fields and other agricultural fields along the Minuma Irrigational Canal. The area encompasses 1260 hectares and straddles across five wards of the city of Saitama...
and create an open space that accommodates both people and nature. The park highlights the images of greenery, water, and light.
Facilities
- Ōmiya Park Baseball Stadium
- Nack Five Stadium Ōmiya (Ōmiya Park Soccer StadiumOmiya Park Soccer Stadiumis a football stadium located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is the home stadium of a J.League club Omiya Ardija.Since May 14, 2007 it has been called for the naming rights.-History:...
) - Ōmiy KeirinKeirinis a track cycling event in which racing cyclists sprint for victory. Keirin originated in Japan in 1948; the first Olympic competitions in the sport occurred in 2000....
Track - Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore
Access
- 20 minute walk from Ōmiya StationOmiya Station (Saitama)is a railway station in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Japan. It is a major interchange station for the East Japan Railway Company .-JR East:* Tōhoku Shinkansen* Akita Shinkansen* Yamagata Shinkansen* Jōetsu Shinkansen* Nagano Shinkansen...
- 10 minute walk from Tōbu Noda Line Ōmiya-kōen StationOmiya-koen Stationis a Tōbu Railway station located in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.-Layout:There are two side platforms serving two tracks.-Adjacent stations:...