Parks in Japan, written in Japanese
4 parks across 4 prefectures, each with the kanji, the kana reading and a card you can print or save to your phone before you travel.
Parks are large and the useful instruction is which entrance, not which park. Give the driver the card, then point at the map on your phone for the corner you want.
| Kanji | Kana | English | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上野恩賜公園 | うえのおんしこうえん | Ueno Park | Ueno-kōen, Tokyo |
| 平和記念公園 | へいわきねんこうえん | Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park | Naka-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| 奈良公園 | ならこうえん | Nara Park | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
| 香川県立亀鶴公園 | かがわけんりつきかくこうえん | Kagawa Prefectural Kikaku park | Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture |
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask a taxi for a Japanese park?
Parks are large and the useful instruction is which entrance, not which park. Give the driver the card, then point at the map on your phone for the corner you want.
Do these names work outside a taxi?
Yes. The same card works at a station information desk, a hotel front desk or a police box (交番). The Japanese characters are the part that communicates; the English and romaji on the card are only there so you know what you are showing.