It is about 12 minutes by car from Naha Airport. It is a large park located about 2 minutes walk from the road next to the “JAL City Hotel” almost in the center of Kokusai-dori in Naha. You may be surprised to find a park in such a place. You may be surprised to find a park in such a place, but the large tropical banyan tree is very relaxing. There is also playground equipment and a basketball court, so it is a good place for children to play.
Point 1: Where is “Midorigaoka Park” located? What is the location?
Midorigaoka Park“ is a large park located in the middle of Kokusai Street in Naha City, about 2 minutes’ walk from the road next to ”Hotel JAL City Naha. Many people probably did not know that there was such a large park so close to Kokusai-dori.
There used to be a turtle tomb and a children’s museum, but they have recently expanded and renovated the park to make it more beautiful.
It takes about 12 minutes by car from Naha Airport.
If you are not driving, take the Yui Rail and get off at Miebashi Station (14-minute walk).
Or, take Ryukyu Bus No. 120 or 190, etc., and get off at “Hotel Collective-mae” and the park is a 2-minute walk away.
Since Okinawa has a subtropical climate, the park is full of greenery almost all year round, which is somewhat refreshing! Let’s go inside right away.
Point 2: Tropical plants in “Midorigaoka Park” heal you!
As is typical of Okinawa, there is a large banyan tree in Midorigaoka Park. It is easy to walk around looking at the top of the tree, but be careful not to fall because the ground is bumpy with thick roots!
But how old is this tree? It is a magnificent banyan tree. The cool green breeze seems to be blowing through just under the tree, which is very pleasant and healing.
The park is also home to many tropical trees and plants that have never been seen on the mainland.
The tree in the photo is called “brush tree,” which is native to Australia and New Caledonia and is called “bottlebrush” in English because it looks just like a brush used to wash bottles.
The red flowers are so abundant that they seem to have a tremendous life force!
The park also has a basketball court and children’s playground equipment, so it is a good place for children to play.
It is also a great place to eat food and drinks you bought on Kokusai Dori. Of course, after eating, be sure to put your food in the trash!
Point 3: Great design introduction in “Midorigaoka Park”!
Midorigaoka Park” is a large park, so naturally, there are restrooms in the park, and these restrooms have a fun design.
This restroom, which won the “Good Design Award” in 2016, was the brainchild of a female designer and has become a landmark in the park, with many visitors aiming to use the restrooms, which used to have a less-than-ideal image.
The park also has a small stage in the motif of an Okinawan castle (gusuku), where events such as yoga and flea markets are sometimes held.
It is a wonderful design, reminiscent of the days of the Ryukyu Dynasty.
There are also many hidden gourmet restaurants around the park, such as Hitsuji (bean flower) and Tokkuri Kiwata Coffee Shop, so be sure to look for them. Please visit Midorigaoka Park.
