Approximately 16 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This park is located in Makishi, Naha City. Many people may not know that there is a park like this near Kokusai-dori. The park is home to many plants unique to Okinawa, such as the banyan tree, that soothe the soul. The park is also famous for its many cats.
Point 1: Where is “Kibogaoka Park” located? What is the location?
Kibogaoka Park” is a park located in Makishi, Naha City.
It is a short walk from Kokusai-dori Avenue.
In the middle of Heiwa-dori Avenue, almost in the middle of Kokusai-dori Avenue, you will see a huge signboard of “Hanagasa Shokudo” which used to be frequented only by locals.
Few people know that a small path at the back of this deep diner leads to the park.
Also, from the Kokusai-dori side, the park can be seen by walking along the wide street between “Tembusu-kan” and “Hotel Palm Royal”.
It is about a 16-minute drive from Naha Airport, but we recommend that you park at the nearest coin-operated parking lot such as “Blake x the Park Makishi No. 3”.
By Yui Rail, it is a 6-minute walk from Makishi Station.
The park is about half the size of Midorigaoka Park, which is also a park in Naha, but it is a very comfortable park with many attractions in a compact space. The park is also known for its large number of cats, making it a must-see for cat lovers.
Point 2: Natural monuments, spectacular views, a replica of the great tug-of-war, and much more! What kind of park is “Hope Park”?
Kibogaoka Park” is a place for citizens to relax, and can even be seen just a short walk away from Kokusai-dori Avenue.
If you are walking along Kokusai-dori Avenue from in front of the prefectural office toward Makishi Station and suddenly see the “Hyatt Regency”, “Kibogaoka Park” is just in front of it.
The park is full of greenery all year round, and you can see the tropical banyan tree as well as the “Ryukyu Chishanoki,” a natural treasure.
You can also see the remains of an underground bunker, a record of the “Battle of Okinawa” nearly 80 years ago. It is necessary to preserve the record of the tragic war for future generations to prevent a repetition of that tragedy.
The park is also rich in ups and downs, so if you go to a slightly higher elevation, you will be able to see a spectacular view of Naha City.
In addition, a replica of the Great Tug of War in Naha, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records, is on permanent display under a large pavilion.
As you can see, even though it is only a park, there is plenty to see and do in this park, and you will never get bored of it.
Point 3: A must-see for cat lovers! Is “Kibogaoka Park” a natural cat cafe?
Hope Park” is a great place for cat lovers.
It may depend on the time of day or season, but what a lot of stray cats there are in the park!
You may have noticed many stray cats when you walk along “Peace Street” near “Kibogaoka Park,” but I can’t help but think that this park is the original “home” of these cats! I can’t help but think that this is the original “home” of the cats.
If you go to this park after buying a drink or something, you will find a wider variety of cats than in a typical cat café, making it a “natural cat café.
And since it is free of charge, it may be the perfect park for cat lovers!
Kibogaoka Park” is located in Makishi, Naha City, and is home to a banyan tree, a natural treasure, and a replica of a tug-of-war that made it into the Guinness Book of Records.
The remains of an underground bunker can also be seen, which is unique to Okinawa. The park is also home to many cats, and you can experience a “natural cat café,” so be sure to pay a visit.
