Kamei Park (亀居公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This park on a hill in Ogata, Otake City, was laid out on the site of Kamei Castle (亀居城). Built by Fukushima Masanori (福島正則) in the early Edo period and torn down only a few years later, the castle has a short history, yet its imposing stone walls remain to this day. Standing on top of them, you can take in the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海), the townscape of Otake, and even the row of factories along the shore. Known for its cherry blossoms in spring, the park offers deep shade from the trees in summer, which makes it well suited to a morning walk. It is a place unique to Otake, where history and a fine view come together.

Tips

There is free parking. There are stone steps and slopes, so wear comfortable walking shoes. With a pushchair, going only as far as you can still gives you plenty of the view. Some spots have little shade, so walk with a hat and something to drink. There is no shop inside the park, so bring drinks with you.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. In the morning the air is clear and you can see all the way to the opposite shore.

Access & map

〒739-0623 広島県大竹市小方２丁目１２