Yokoamicho Park — Attraction in Tokyo

The Main Gate of the Yokoami-chō Park (正門 shōmon) is flanked on either side by a pair of attractive iron gates (Art Nouveau perhaps?) made to look like tree trunks. The park is on the site of the Honjo Army Clothing Depot where any survivors of the Great Kanto Earthquake took refuge from the fires that broke out around Tokyo after the devastating earthquake. Alas, the refugees in the clearing around the clothing depot were immolated when a fire tornado or dragon twist passed through the area claiming the lives of 40,000 souls. The site was shunned in the aftermath of the disaster and made into a memorial to those who perished here. The Honjo Ward police chief who had directed quake survivors to take refuge in the clearing around the clothing depot, on learning of the magnitude of the disaster, committed seppuku to atone for his misjudgement. Joshua Hammer's excellent book, "Yokohama Burning: The Deadly 1923 Earthquake and Fire that Helped Forge the Path to World War II", published in 2006, describes the Honjo Army Clothing Depot calamity in the chapter,...

This is a nice park set in the middle of the city. It is not massive in size but does have have things to look at. Although, it doesn't have much vegetation, it does have enough to make you escape the business of the city. There is a Peace memorial, a small Japanese garden, and some very cool toad-like sculpture monuments that are worth checking out. This park can be done in thirty minutes but you need more time to enjoy the finer details. Overall, a great small park with many benches to enjoy oneself but be aware, this park has no grass so might not be very appropriate for the little ones.

It is recommended that you go into the temple because you learn so much about the...

I recently visited Yokoamicho Park in Tokyo and was truly captivated by its breathtaking beauty and magnificent temple located at its heart. The park boasts a well-thought-out design, featuring a splendid arrangement of trees and a charming fountain. The pathways are meticulously maintained, providing visitors with a clear and delightful route to explore the park. Additionally, convenient toilet facilities are available for the comfort of visitors. I highly recommend taking a leisurely stroll through this enchanting garden, as it offers a truly enjoyable experience and showcases the epitome of...