Sueyoshi Park
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Sueyoshi Park is a free 7.74 ha park on the edge of Shuri in Naha that holds the national historic site of Sueyoshi-gu shrine and the cherry tree Okinawa's weather observatory uses to declare the year's first blossoms.
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The park opened in 1980 around the ruins of Sueyoshi-gu, a shrine now listed as a national historic site, and it splits in two. Along the Asato River and to the south it is mowed lawn and footbridges; to the north the hillside keeps its forest, and a stone stair climbs through it to the shrine site. The Ginowan Udun tombs sit in the woods as well.
In winter the reason to come is the hikanzakura, the Okinawan cherry. The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory keeps its sample tree here, and the park bills it as the earliest cherry to flower anywhere in Japan.
Worth knowing
- The entrance is easy to miss from the residential streets; aim for the Shiritsu-byoin-mae station side.
- Wear proper shoes for the forest stair up to Sueyoshi-gu.
FAQ
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When do cherry blossoms bloom at Sueyoshi Park?
Sueyoshi Park's hikanzakura cherries flower in winter, and the Okinawa Meteorological Observatory's sample tree for declaring the season grows here.
Is Sueyoshi Park free?
Yes. Sueyoshi Park is free and open 9:00–21:00 every day, with a 39-space car park.
What are the opening hours of Sueyoshi Park?
Sueyoshi Park is open 9:00–21:00, open year-round.
How long do you need at Sueyoshi Park?
Plan about 60 minutes at Sueyoshi Park.
Can you get to Sueyoshi Park by bike?
The park lies on the Asato River below Shuri, about 5 minutes on foot from Shiritsu-byoin-mae monorail station. The landscaped south side is flat; the north side climbs into forest toward the Sueyoshi-gu ruins.
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