The large Yogi Park is sometimes used as a venue for events
There is a very large park near the Naha Police Station and the Red Cross Hospital.
It is crowded with elderly people and children during the daytime because of its open space, playground equipment, and many plants.
It is also known for its hikanzakura cherry blossoms, which bloom along the river in February and look beautiful reflected on the water. In Okinawa, hanami (cherry blossom viewing) is not held, but a cherry blossom festival is held.
It is also famous for its D51 exhibit. Although it is not possible to enter inside, it is always beautifully polished.
Point 1: Easy access to transportation and always crowded with people!
Yogi Park is close to the Naha Police Station and the Red Cross Hospital.
local bus service is also available.
Yogi Park is so large that during the day it is crowded with elderly people and children playing on the playground equipment.
Just enjoying a walk or watching pigeons can be a relaxing experience.
There is also a central community center and a Kanehide supermarket in the immediate vicinity, so it is easy to stop by.
The empty plaza is so large that it is sometimes used as a landing site for helicopters.
Point 2: Famous for Hikanzakura cherry blossoms
Yogi Park is home to many plants and a variety of flowers.
Among them, it is famous for its Hikanzakura cherry blossoms.
The Hikanzakura along the river and the Hikanzakura by the Naha Civic Center are especially popular!
The Hikanzakura cherry trees in Okinawa come into full bloom around February, and can be enjoyed for a long period of time due to the long life of the flowers.
Although it is not customary to view cherry blossoms in Okinawa, the Cherry Blossom Festival is held. The festival is crowded with people watching music and dance performances and enjoying the stalls.
Point 3: D51 can be seen.
There are no railroads in Okinawa. There have been light railroads in the past, but never a D51.
In 1972, when Okinawa returned to Japan, elementary school students in Naha City were invited by Japanese National Railways officials in Kitakyushu City.
This triggered a growing movement to send a locomotive to Okinawa, and in 1973, JNR presented the locomotive to the students.
The elementary school students’ request for a D51 for Okinawa was realized, and the locomotive is still beautifully preserved today.
