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Heiwa Shimin Park

By Scott Kawaguchi (Oita City 2013-2015)

BLOSSOM PERIOD: LATE MARCH - MID APRIL

Despite its relative proximity to Oita's not-so-pretty industrial east side, Heiwa Shimin Park is truly a breath of fresh air in Oita City.
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​With 650 trees lining either side of a small river, the park makes for an excellent place for a leisurely sakura stroll. 

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My first and only visit there was on a weeknight in early April just before sunset, which turned out to be the perfect time to go. 

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      • Kabosu fed Amberjack and Halibut
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      • Japanese Spiny Lobster
      • Hyuga Don (Tuna Donburi)
      • Sea Bream Ochazuke
      • Oysters
      • Suppon (Softshell Turtle)
      • Cutlass Fish
      • Kuruma shrimps (Tiger prawns)
      • Hitan Sushi
      • Saiki Sushi
      • Beppu Reimen
      • Yakisoba
      • Bungo-takada Soba (Buckwheat noodles)
      • Jigoku Mushi (Hell Steamed Food)
      • Jigoku Mushi Custard Pudding
      • Kokonoe Yume Burger (Kokonoe Dream Burger)
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      • Sake (Japanese Alcohol)
      • Kanta-kun (Sweet potatoes)
      • Kabosu citrus
      • Shiitake Mushroom
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      • Awashima Park Flower Festival
      • Beppu Hatto Hot Spring Festival & Fire Festival
      • Beppu Hi no Umi Festival (Ocean Fire Festival)
      • Christmas Hanabi Fantasia (Christmas Fireworks Festival)
      • Eat Beef and Scream
      • Gaman Taikai
      • Hiji Curry Rally
      • Himeshima Bon Odori
      • Hina Doll Tour, Hiji Castle Town
      • Hina Doll Tour, Usuki
      • Hita Gion Festival
      • Hita Kawabiraki Tourism Festival (Hita Kankousai)
      • Hita Sennen Akari Festival
      • Hita Tenryo Festival
      • Horan Enya (Fisherman's Festival)
      • Japan Fairy Tale Festival
      • Kamegawa Summer Festival
      • Karaage Festival
      • Kebesu Festival
      • Kitsuki Castle Festival
      • Kitsuki Castle Town Walk and Hina Doll Tour
      • Kitsuki Moon Viewing Festival (Lantern Festival)
      • Koton Village Sakura Festival
      • Nakatsu Gion Festival
      • Nakatsu Hina Doll Festival
      • Oita International Wheelchair Marathon
      • Oita Tanabata (including Funai Pacchin Festival)
      • Oka Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
      • Oka Castle Town Hina Doll Festival
      • Onta Pottery Festival (Onta-yaki Mentousai) Autumn
      • Onta Pottery Festival (Onta-yaki Mentousai) Spring
      • Oonogawa Battle Festival
      • Sanko Cosmos Festival
      • Shimanawa Rope Tying (Sacred Straw Rope Tying)
      • Shiroshita Karei Festival
      • Shujo Onie
      • Stone Buddha Fire Festival
      • Taketa Bamboo Festival
      • Taketa Ice-cream Rally
      • Tenjin Festival
      • Tenryo Hita Doll Festival
      • Tsukumi Minato Festival (Tsukumi Port Festival)
      • Tsukumi Traditional Fan Dance
      • Tulip Festa
      • Usa Mikoshi Festival (Usa Summer Festival)
      • Usuki Gion Festival
      • Usuki Takeyoi (Lantern Festival)
      • Wakamiya Hachiman Naked Festival
    • Onsen Culture >
      • What to expect
      • What to do
      • What to bring
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    • Meijiron
    • Sightseeing in Oita >
      • Nature >
        • Chinda Falls
        • Harajiri Falls
        • Himeshima - Hime Island
        • Honjyo Water wheel
        • Izumi Stone Caves
        • Jigoku Meguri - the Hells Tour
        • Kuju Mountain Range
        • Kunisaki-Kitsuki Cycling Road
        • Matama Beach
        • Mt Tsurumi
        • Mt Yufu - Yufudake
        • Olle Hike, Asaji - Taketa
        • Onagara Limestone Cave
      • Historical Sites >
        • Funai Castle Ruins
        • Hachimenzan Peace Park
        • Hiji Castle Ruins
        • Kitsuki Castle and Museum
        • Mameda Town
        • Nakatsu Castle
        • Nioza Historical Road
        • Oka Castle Ruins
        • Samurai Residences
        • Showa Town - Showa no machi
        • Usuki Stone Buddhas (National Treasure)
      • Temples and Shrines >
        • Bungo Futamigaura
        • Futago-ji
        • Fugen Temple - Fugen-ji
        • Gyoran no taki - Kappa Temple
        • Komo Shrine
        • Rakan Temple - Rakan-ji
        • Usa-jingu - Usa Shrine
      • Onsens and Spas >
        • Beppu Hatto Onsen
        • Hiji Spa Resorts
        • Kokonoe Yume Onsen Village
        • Nagayu Onsen
        • Yufu Ryokans
      • Theme parks and attractions >
        • Fundokin Soy Sauce Factory
        • Harmonyland
        • Kitsuki Historical Museum
        • Kitsuki Kimono Rental
        • Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge
        • Oita Station & AMU Plaza
        • OPAM - Oita Prefectural Art Museum
        • Sapporo Beer Factory
        • Shuraku-kan Theatre
        • Totoro Bus Stop
        • Umitamago Aquarium and Takasakiyama Monkey Park
        • Yaeko Nogomi Memorial Museum
      • Artisan Skills and Crafts >
        • Onta Pottery Village
    • Travelling outside Oita >
      • Travel Tips
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        • Oita Castle Ruins Park
        • Heiwa Shimin Park
        • Beppu Park
        • Mt Ogi Sakura Garden
        • Beppu Ropeway
        • Shidaka Lake
        • Kijima Kogan Park
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