Okazaki Park, Kyoto

Name: Okazaki Park
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#198 among attractions in Kyoto

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Okazaki Park is a city park located in Okazaki, Sakyo -ku, Kyoto -shi, Kyoto. A park held on the site of the inner Industry Expo held in 1895.

Alternative names: Elevation: 167 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°0'51"N, 135°46'55"E

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Okazaki Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Modern Art, Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji, Yasaka Shrine.

~580 ftS
Collection by contemporary local artists
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
3 min walk • Nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, the National Museum of Modern Art, commonly abbreviated as MoMAK, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a beacon of contemporary creativity. This esteemed institution, dedicated to the collection and exhibition of...
~800 ftN
Temple
Heian Shrine, Kyoto
4 min walk • Heian Shrine stands as a serene and grandiose symbol of Kyoto's cultural heritage, reflecting the city's deep historical roots and its enduring traditions. This Shinto shrine, established in 1895, was built to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of...
0.7 miE
Grand Buddhist temple with a Zen garden
Nanzen-ji, Kyoto
19 min walk • Nanzen-ji, a historic Zen Buddhist temple, stands as a serene testament to Kyoto's spiritual and cultural heritage. Nestled at the base of the forested Higashiyama mountains, this temple complex is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of architectural beauty...
0.8 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto
20 min walk • Yasaka Shrine, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, is a beacon of tradition and an enduring testament to Japan's spiritual heritage. This historic Shinto shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is renowned for its stunning architecture and its pivotal role in the city's cultural...
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum
Nomura Art Museum, Kyoto
17 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Kyoto, the Nomura Art Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan. This intimate museum is revered for its exceptional collection of traditional Japanese art, particularly tea ceremony utensils, which have been...
0.7 miE
Prominent Buddhist temple complex
Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji, Kyoto
19 min walk • Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji, nestled amidst the vibrant hues of Kyoto's Higashiyama district, stands as a serene testament to the city's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This historic temple, dating back to the Heian period, is a cornerstone of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism...
0.5 miS
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Shōren-in, Kyoto
13 min walk • Shōren-in, a serene oasis nestled in the bustling city of Kyoto, Japan, is a historic temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the urban pace. Known for its intimate connection with the imperial family and its role as a residence for high-ranking monks, Shōren-in...
~1310 ftSE
Modern, compact zoo with a train
Kyoto City Zoo, Kyoto
7 min walk • Kyoto City Zoo is a zoo located in Sakyō ward, Kyoto and was established in 1903, making it the second oldest zoo in the country after Ueno Zoo in Tokyo. The Kyoto City Zoo is a member of the world Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
~820 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, Kyoto
4 min walk • The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is one of the oldest art museums in Japan. It is located in Okazaki Park in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto and opened in 1928 as a commemoration of Emperor Hirohito's coronation ceremony as it was initially called the Shōwa Imperial Coronation Art Museum of Kyoto.
0.7 miS
Grand circa-1618 Buddhist temple complex
Chion-in, Kyoto
19 min walk • Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are reborn in Amida Buddha's Western Paradise by reciting the nembutsu, Amida Buddha's name.
0.7 miS
Urban park known for its cherry blossoms
Maruyama Park, Kyoto
19 min walk • Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year. The park's star attraction is a weeping cherry tree which becomes lit up at night. It also becomes busy in the New Year's Eve Festivals.

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Which popular attractions are close to Okazaki Park?

Nearby attractions include ROHM Theatre Kyoto, Kyoto (2 min walk), National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (3 min walk), Kyoto Prefectural Library, Kyoto (3 min walk), Hosomi Museum, Kyoto (4 min walk).

How to get to Okazaki Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Okazaki Park:

Bus

Okazaki Koen/ROHM Theatre,Miyako messe • Lines: 京都岡崎ループ (2 min walk)
Okazaki Koen/Dobutsuen-mae • Lines: 5, 京都岡崎ループ (4 min walk)

Metro

Higashiyama • Lines: T (10 min walk)
Sanjo Keihan • Lines: T (15 min walk)

Train

Jingu-marutamachi (17 min walk)
Sanjo (17 min walk)