Ippongi Park

Overview

Ippongi Park is a park in the city of Nakano, Nagano Prefecture, affectionately known as Rose Park (Bara Park). Opened in 1984 as a place of relaxation for residents, it has grown into a rose garden celebrated for the variety and number of its plants. The grounds also house the Shinshu-Nakano Copper and Lithograph Museum, making it a Nakano landmark where flowers and art can be enjoyed side by side.

Highlights

• ●A rose garden grown from a donation of 172 varieties and 179 plants
• ●A Nakano landmark beloved under the nickname Rose Park
• ●The on-site Shinshu-Nakano Copper and Lithograph Museum
• ●A history as a place of rest for residents since its 1984 opening

History

Ippongi Park opened in 1984 (Showa 59) as a place of rest for the townspeople. What lifted its name to wider fame was an encounter with roses. The late Kikuo Kuroiwa had raised 172 varieties totaling 179 mature rose plants at his home, and these were donated to the city of Nakano and transplanted into the park. The rose garden born this way has grown into a renowned spot prized for its rich range of varieties and plants.

Map

36.7542, 138.3761 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive in Nakano City and head for Ippongi Park
2. 2Stroll slowly through the grounds where roses bloom in many colors
3. 3Encounter art at the Shinshu-Nakano Copper and Lithograph Museum
4. 4After enjoying flowers and art, explore central Nakano and its surrounding orchards

Did you know?

💡 The park's rose garden began when a single resident, Kikuo Kuroiwa, donated 172 varieties and 179 plants he had raised at home for transplanting here. The story of one person's devotion growing into a treasure shared by the whole community quietly lives on within the grounds.

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