Overview
The Peace Tower is a tower situated in Heiwadai Park in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture. Its formal name is "Ame-tsuchi no Motohashira," and from the characters carved on its front it is also called the "Hakkō Ichiu Tower." It stands about 36.4 meters high and was designed by the sculptor Jitsuzō Hinago.
Highlights
- ●A tower about 36.4 meters high standing in Heiwadai Park
- ●The formal name "Ame-tsuchi no Motohashira" and the current name "Peace Tower"
- ●A design by the sculptor Jitsuzō Hinago
- ●The alternate name "Hakkō Ichiu Tower" from the characters carved on its front
History
The tower was completed on 25 November 1940. Its formal name is "Ame-tsuchi no Motohashira," and its design was undertaken by the sculptor Jitsuzō Hinago. Its current name is the "Peace Tower," and from the characters carved on its front it is also known as the "Hakkō Ichiu Tower."
Access
The site is in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, within Heiwadai Park. Its location makes it convenient to visit together with the park.
Best season
Standing within the park, the tower and its surrounding scenery can be enjoyed through all four seasons. It is especially easy to combine with a walk in the park when the greenery is at its best.
Map
31.9481, 131.4144 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Arrive at Heiwadai Park
- 2View the roughly 36.4-meter tower from the front
- 3Observe the forms created from the design by the sculptor Jitsuzō Hinago
- 4Walk through the park and enjoy the tower and its surrounding scenery
Did you know?
💡 Its formal name is "Ame-tsuchi no Motohashira," and from the characters carved on its front it is also called the "Hakkō Ichiu Tower."
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