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気まぐれな旅人
Manila, Philippines6,362 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I went on a trip to Miyazaki. There are the Peace Tower and the Haniwa Garden in the park. The most famous one is the Peace Tower. There is a stepping stone on the way to the Peace Tower. If you stand on the stepping stone and clap your hands towards the Peace Tower, you will hear a "beam" sound. I wonder if it's an echo? If you come, please try it. It's a park, so if you have time, you should go to the observation deck as well as the Haniwa Garden.
Written November 19, 2023
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Casey B
Payson, Utah, United States12 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
This is a great attraction that is full of Japanese history. There is a giant tower with sweet statues of old warriors. There is also a traditional hand washing place for people to experience the traditional culture. Also, there are cool little men statues around the grounds. It is a great place for a picnic if you go during the off season. There are also a few trails to walk, so come prepared. If you go during the tourist season, then it might be a little more noisy and less enjoyable. This place is a must visit if you are in Miyazaki.
Written October 7, 2013
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Eric L
Hong Kong, China21 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
The tower was built by stones collect from different buidings of the world during the world war and there are four statues on each corner represent the structure of society (farmer, fisherman, merchant and samurai).
Written November 6, 2016
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Russ H
Bristol, UK696 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
Lovely park with lush forests, picturesque views and long walks to stroll along. The two headline attractions:
The "Peace Tower" ("Hakko Ichiu" - it's colloquial name, is inscribed on the front, and is a quote attributed to Emperor Jimmu and means "under one roof"... which is either an inspirational message of unity and peace, or an indication of Japan's imperialisitic intent back in 1940 when the tower was built). The tower's built with stones from all over Asia. Nice statue figures half way up and an impressive erection, but the best feature is the acoustic engineering: if you stand at the front and clap, it gets echoed back at you really oddly - amplified, flattened in frequency and with lots of delay spread smearing the single clap out. Fun.
The Haniwa garden is a small area in the trees that you can stroll around where there are dozens of little terracotta style figures (horses, people and boats) from the Kofun-period. I think these are only replicas, but the real ones would've been used to mark graves in that period. Some of the figures are quite personable and cute.
Warning: if you don't drive, and so walk up from Miyazaki Jingu station (or the shrine / Nature & History museum) there's an uphill climb that works up a bit of a sweat, and the pavement/sidewalk is a bit on the imaginary side at times. There are the usual vending machines and a couple of small shops as you go along if you're thirsty - not once you start climbing the hilly road though.
Follow the road signs for the #1 car park, that takes you straight to the Peace Tower and then (if you bear right past the Peace Tower) the Haniwa garden. (You can go via #2 car park, but you then get a bit of a walk through the forest up and down hills, as I did!)
The "Peace Tower" ("Hakko Ichiu" - it's colloquial name, is inscribed on the front, and is a quote attributed to Emperor Jimmu and means "under one roof"... which is either an inspirational message of unity and peace, or an indication of Japan's imperialisitic intent back in 1940 when the tower was built). The tower's built with stones from all over Asia. Nice statue figures half way up and an impressive erection, but the best feature is the acoustic engineering: if you stand at the front and clap, it gets echoed back at you really oddly - amplified, flattened in frequency and with lots of delay spread smearing the single clap out. Fun.
The Haniwa garden is a small area in the trees that you can stroll around where there are dozens of little terracotta style figures (horses, people and boats) from the Kofun-period. I think these are only replicas, but the real ones would've been used to mark graves in that period. Some of the figures are quite personable and cute.
Warning: if you don't drive, and so walk up from Miyazaki Jingu station (or the shrine / Nature & History museum) there's an uphill climb that works up a bit of a sweat, and the pavement/sidewalk is a bit on the imaginary side at times. There are the usual vending machines and a couple of small shops as you go along if you're thirsty - not once you start climbing the hilly road though.
Follow the road signs for the #1 car park, that takes you straight to the Peace Tower and then (if you bear right past the Peace Tower) the Haniwa garden. (You can go via #2 car park, but you then get a bit of a walk through the forest up and down hills, as I did!)
Written December 12, 2013
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JinjjaDaebakk
Singapore, Singapore184 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
A huge monument called the peace tower is the symbol of this park. We climbed up to take a closer look at the stones as well as four statues at each corner of the park. Each representing success in Japan's various industries. It is also the starting point of the Tokyo Olympics back in 1964. Further in the park there is an area called Haniwa Garden a collection of hundreds of burial statues.
Written January 15, 2019
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Sug8
Oxfordshire30 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
The park was lovely with fun heiwada's to look for- ceramic ornaments like mini Terracotta Army, and the large peace monument was good, and the ponds are full of massive carp and Terrapins.
Written April 20, 2016
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CaffineFreek
Canberra, Australia105 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
This place is very famous for being the spot where the Tokyo Olympic's torch run started, as well as being a famous place for speeches given in WWII. It was re-named to "Peace Tower" after WWII to try and change the imperialist symbolism that had become associated with the tower in earlier years.
The stones in the tower are pieces of temples and places from all over the world which is kind of interesting to look at up close.
There is a spot in front of the tower where if you clap you can hear an echo. The acoustics of the place are fun, and you can hear people in the courtyard clearly from up near the tower.
The stones in the tower are pieces of temples and places from all over the world which is kind of interesting to look at up close.
There is a spot in front of the tower where if you clap you can hear an echo. The acoustics of the place are fun, and you can hear people in the courtyard clearly from up near the tower.
Written September 22, 2015
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bricklan
56 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We were staying at the Ana Resort in Aoshima. The weather was not too wonderful, so we took the train to Miyazaki for the day. Our Rough Guide to Japan had said the town was pleasant, had Palm tree lined streets and that Heiwadai-Koen park was worth a visit.
All that was true and more besides.
The sun actually came out, so we decided to walk to the park. It was a few miles, but mainly flat, until we got to the park itself. There is a Tourist information office near the station and a bus to the park, so it would be easy to access it without the long walk!
The park has a towering Peace Monument, built from stone from all over the world. It's not pretty, but it is starkly and powerfully tall and solid. Behind it are the Haniwa gardens, with clay figures of horses, warriors, men and other traditional statues, all under shady trees and a remarkable sight. What we didn't know, about, and found to our delight, was the lake area, with walkways, carp and turtles in the waters and seats to park ourselves and enjoy the beauty. No charge, quiet and so many photo opportunities!
All that was true and more besides.
The sun actually came out, so we decided to walk to the park. It was a few miles, but mainly flat, until we got to the park itself. There is a Tourist information office near the station and a bus to the park, so it would be easy to access it without the long walk!
The park has a towering Peace Monument, built from stone from all over the world. It's not pretty, but it is starkly and powerfully tall and solid. Behind it are the Haniwa gardens, with clay figures of horses, warriors, men and other traditional statues, all under shady trees and a remarkable sight. What we didn't know, about, and found to our delight, was the lake area, with walkways, carp and turtles in the waters and seats to park ourselves and enjoy the beauty. No charge, quiet and so many photo opportunities!
Written April 16, 2015
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GGHolliday
Hong Kong, China5,172 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Park was on the hillside away from city center. The 37 meters tower was built by stones from different parts of the world, advocating the motto of world peace and ‘one united world’.
There were four myth statues on each corner.
Stood at the center of park, hand clapping sound could be heard in echoes.
There were four myth statues on each corner.
Stood at the center of park, hand clapping sound could be heard in echoes.
Written February 6, 2014
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kwcng
Hong Kong, China129 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
In English, this is the Peace Park. Once you enter the open space, you can see a tall monument of huge stone blocks. Our tourist guide told us that each block weights in tons and were originally huge stones shipped from places where the ancent warlords had won the wars. The stones were cut into square/rectangular blocks for building the monument. Now the park is called Peace Park in memory of peace.
Some 50 meters from the monument is a marked place where you can stand, clap you hands and can hear echo. Doves fly around too.
Worth visiting.
Some 50 meters from the monument is a marked place where you can stand, clap you hands and can hear echo. Doves fly around too.
Worth visiting.
Written September 2, 2013
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