Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Nagoya

Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 庄内緑地公園

Shonai Ryokuchi Koen in the west of the city is one of Nagoya's largest parks. Shonai Ryokuchi Park's large lake is a popular location for summer picnics and the large grassy areas are a venue for pick up soccer games among the Nagoya's foreign community and the base for local team Shonai FC.

Modern art sculpture

Scattered around the park are a number of pieces of modern art pictured here. Besides playing football and BBQs, visitors can rent a pedal boat for a float around the lake and furthermore can also hire bicycles for a leisurely cycle around the large green expanses of the park.

Art piece in the park

There's a children's park, tennis courts, a Rose Garden, the Green Plaza and in addition a water fountain area to keep cool in summer.

Access - Getting There

The nearest station is Shonai Ryokuchi Koen Station on the Tsurumai Line. Meitetsu Naka Otai Station is also fairly close. National Highways 162 and 63 run past the park which is adjacent to the Shonai River. Other large parks in Nagoya include Heiwa Koen in the east of the city not far from Motoyama and Tenpaku Koen in the south east in Tenpaku-ku (Tenpaku Ward). Odaka Ryokuchi Park is another large park in the south of the city. All in all, the park can be an excellent venue for a green break at the weekend or a quiet stroll during the week.

The park is one of Nagoya's largest areas of green space