Shozakai Park

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"Shozakai Park" in Hikone City is a place of relaxation loved by citizens, featuring beautiful rose and herb gardens within its vast grounds. Especially during early summer and autumn, the rose garden boasts about 1,200 vibrant roses in full bloom, allowing for an elegant stroll enveloped in sweet fragrances. There are also large ponds and lawn areas where you can experience the calm daily life of a Japanese regional city, making it popular for families and travelers wanting to walk leisurely. It is a place where you can refresh while being healed by seasonal flowers between Hikone Castle sightseeing, feeling the local colorful nature.

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Shozakai Park

Address
Kaideima-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga
Website
http://www.shosakai-park.com/
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