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| Cherry blossoms in the Square of Mt. Masugata (April) |
IKUTA RARK is one of the most cherished park areas in all of Kawasaki. Surrounded by small woods made up of various oaks, Ikuta Park is located in the gently undulating Tama Hills.
The park contains many varieties of seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms at Mt. Masugata, 1,200 Irises in the Iris Garden, as well as Hydrangeas, Camellias, and Azaleas in the Citizens' Flower Garden. Wet Plants such as Alders, Paddy Fields, as well as paths between rice fields can be seen in their natural setting from the walking path that is comprised of log stairs and wooden lanes. The city helps you will enjoy a visit to this elegant, peaceful and relaxing environment.
Some of the main Facilities available in IKUTA PARK are as follows:
There is an observation platform at the top of Mt. Masugata, a Fountain
Square, Nihon Minka-en (Japan Open-Air Folk Museum) where there are many
Traditional Folk Houses; Kawasaki Sora To Midori No Kagaku Kan (Kawasaki
Municipal Science Museum) which has a Planetarium; Okamoto Taro Bijyutsu-kan
(Taro Okamoto Museum of Art Kawasaki), Dento Kougei Kan(Traditional Craft
Center) where you can try dying material the colour of deep blue; and "Rose
Garden" which is open to the public in the Spring and Autumn.
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Admission to IKUTA PARK is free except for the following facilities;
(Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum) 0 minute from the East Exit of Ikuta
Park Station
Guide Map (English/Korean/French/Spanish) is available.
| For inquiries |
TEL:044-922-2181 / FAX:044-934-8652
E-mail:88minka@city.Kawasaki.jp"
http://www.city.kawasaki.jp/88/88minka/home/minka_e.htm (English version available) |
| Hours |
From Mar. to Oct 9:30-5:00pm (Last admission 4:30pm)
From Nov. to Feb 9:30-4:30pm (Last admission 4:00pm) |
| Closed |
Mondays (Except when a national holiday falls on Monday.
In this case, the museum is open on the holiday and is closed the next day, Tuesday)
The day after holidays (open on Saturdays and Sundays)
Year-end holidays and New Year's holidays (From December 28 to January
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| Admission Fee |
Adults ¥500, Students (High School/ College) ¥300, Students (Junior High School) and under / Senior (over 65 years) Free (ID card is required)
Discount rate (20% off) for a group of 20 guests or more
Please call in advance to book for a group tour. |
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Kawasaki Sora To Midori No Kagaku Kan (Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum)
(Exhibition about the nature of Ikuta Park and Planetarium using the MEGA STAR 3 Fusion). 6-minute walk from the East Exit of Ikuta Park
| For inquiries |
TEL:044-922-4731 / FAX:044-934-8659
E-mail:88kagaku@city.kawasaki.jp
http://www.nature-kawasaki.jp/Kawasaki Sora To Midori No Kagaku Kan |
| Hours |
9:30am-5:00pm |
| Closed |
same as Nihon Minka-en |
| Admission Fee |
Free (except for Planetarium)
Planetarium Admission: Adults ¥400, Students (High School/ College)¥200,
Students (Junior High School and under) and Adults (over 65 years) free
(ID card is required)
Discount rate (20% off) for a group of 20 guests or more is available. |
Okamato Taro Bijyutsu-kan (Taro Okamoto Museum of Art Kawasaki)
Collection of Taro Okamoto's works and his reference works. 6-minute walk
from the East Exit of Ikuta Park Station Guide Map (English) is available.
| For inquiries |
TEL:044-900-9898 / FAX:044-900-9966
http://www.taromuseum.jp/english/index_english.html Okamato Taro Bijyutsu-kan (English version available) |
| Hours |
9:30am-5:00pm (admission closes at 4:30pm) |
| Closed |
same as Nihon Minka-en |
| Admission Fee |
Permanent Exhibition: Regular:¥500 Consession:¥300
Temporary Exhibition:various according to exhibition
Students (Junior High School and under) and Adults (over 65 years) free (ID card is required)
Discount rate (20% off) for a group of 20 guests or more |
Ikuta Park Visitor Center
For further inquiries please contact the following:
| For inquiries |
TEL: 044-933-2300 / FAX: 044-933-2055
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| Hours |
8:30am-5:00pm |
| Closed |
Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and from Dec.29 to Jan.3 |
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