Back in May 1, 1917 (Taisho 6), Inokashira Onshi Koen (Inokashira Imperial Grant Park) was opened to the public, as a gift from the Emperor the general public.
Inokashira park lies within the southeast Musashino and northeast of Mitaka, Inokashira Pond and the Kanda River can be seen within the vicinity.
The park is frequently visited during the cherry blossom season (selected as one of the top 100 sites to view the cherry blossoms in Japan), during the summer for the green trees of Gotenyama and in the autumn and winter when the Cedar, Cypress, Zelkova, Oak, Konara and Kunugi trees change color.
Inokashira Park also is host to the Benzaiten Shrine, Inokashira Zoo and Inokashira Aquarium and for many people, it’s a park that many people will see if walking to the Ghibli Museum.
And also people visited in April for the Kichijoji Music Festival and in October for the Kichijoji Anime Wonderland.
I happen to visit the park back in December to experience the 100th Anniversary of the park but also it was on my way to the Ghibli Museum.
From Kichijoji Station, you can take Purple-dori or Nanaibashi-dori (the two main roads going up to Inokashira Park) and the walk is about three blocks away.
When you arrive, you will see an outdoor stage but a body of water, which is Inokashira Pond.
You can see from the distance, Nanaibashi Bridge, the Boat Pier and Komaebashi Bridge. Go ahead and head to Nanaibashi Bridge to get to the other side.
The place is quite scenic with its beautiful tress that are changing colors during the winter. While there are many trees with their leaves that are falling off, walking towards Nanaibashi Bridge, you can’t help but admire the beauty of the red, yellow and green leaves.
And while on Nanaibashi Bridge, you can get good photos of the trees and Inokashira Pond.
But this area is no doubt great for walking with loved ones, taking photos of the trees and area around the pond.
But I’ll post part 2 of what comes up next after Nanaibashi Bridge at Inokashira Park.
You can see my videos from this location here:
