Take a bus bound for Wakatake from JR Mojiko Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line, and it's just a short walk from the "Wakatake Park-mae" stop. Show route
Op.Hours
Open 24 hours
Cld.Days
Open every day
Fee
Free
INFO
Parking available
Overview
Wakatake Park is a park facing the Kanmon Straits, offering breathtaking views of the magnificent Kanmon Straits and Kanmon Bridge.
It features a spacious lawn and walking paths, perfect for leisurely strolls and picnics.
Within the park, you'll find Wakatake Shrine, allowing you to experience a sense of history.
Wakatake Shrine has long been revered as a place to pray for safe voyages and bountiful catches.
Moreover, Wakatake Park is also known as a place where you can see the unique geological formation of "Wakatake," a rare landscape created by the tides of the Kanmon Straits.
Wakatake is a rocky outcrop uniquely shaped by the currents of the strait.
At night, the illuminated Kanmon Bridge creates a beautiful and magical scene, different from the daytime view.
The Kanmon Straits night view is considered one of Japan's three major night views, and you can enjoy its beauty from Wakatake Park.
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