Mishima Rakujuen Park — Attraction in Mishima

It costs 300 yen to enter but there is a lot to do here. Lots of playgrounds for kids and other activities as well as a cafe - inside and outside seating - and other eating areas. I didn't visit the local museum - closed until the next day - but I did the tour of Rakujyukan - the Meiji era house at the centre of the park. Tours leave every hour and last about half an hour. The tour is in Japanese but there are small guidebooks in English available. Walking around the beautiful ponds and gardens us worth the entry price alone. The cafe near the entrance has food and drinks available - basic but good value. I only took a star off because of the zoo. It's not the worst ( but could always be better) - I just don't like animals being shut up for...

This is the most worth-it park that I have ever visited in Japan (pay per entry ones). For 300 yen entry fee - you get a mini zoo (think red pandas, alpaca, prairie dogs, miniature horses), a small funfair for kids, a museum, a Japanese style garden, a locomotive, cafes, playgrounds and a variety of native birds.

The park is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. I visited in late winter, but I am sure the park will be stunning in spring considering the abundant sakura and peach blossom trees.

Definitely not to miss...

This park is really amazing! There is an old historical house here which gives regular tours (included with your ticket). It was so much fun to go into a traditional Japanese home of a famous person, so beautiful! There is a zoo, as well as a petting zoo where you can pet bunnies, guniea pigs, and more. The animals are so cute!!! The park itself is very pretty. There is a small house of mirrors. There is also a small kids amusement park. Well worth the 300 yen to enter. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you...