【公式】みやざき観光ナビ 宮崎県公式観光サイト

舞鶴公園
Maizuru Park

A restful location in Takanabe, a “castle town of history and cultural education”

Maizuru Park-0
Maizuru Park-1
Maizuru Park-2
Maizuru Park-3
Maizuru Park-4
Maizuru Park-5
Maizuru Park-6
Maizuru Park-7
Watch slideshow

The topography of Takanabe Castle resembled a crane flapping its wings, so it was also known as “Maizuru” (“Dancing Crane”) Castle. During the Edo period (1603–1868), this was the seat of the Akizuki family, lords of Takanabe Domain, but it is now maintained as a park containing historic sites.
Takanabe Town’s History Museum, which stands in the park, collects and exhibits cultural properties such as the red seal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and the framed text “Meirondo” (明倫堂) that hung above the domain school, as well as folk and historic materials. This is also the location of the “Banzaitei Hanare,” a reconstruction of the residence of Tanetatsu, the 11th head of the Akizuki family, where you can see a simple yet beautiful garden and a suikinkutsu (a type of garden ornament and music device).

Maizuru Park is famous for its spring cherry blossoms, with around 1,000 blooming Yoshino cherry trees. A cherry blossom festival is held from the end of March, and people visit to view flowers such as azaleas until the start of summer.
The Takanabe Lantern Festival, held in mid-October, is the town’s representative event. The lights from around 10,000 lanterns—both stone and paper—shine and create a fantastical atmosphere as far as the eye can see. The park bustles with large numbers of people at stage events such as dances and taiko drum performances as well as a product fair.

Area #Takanabe Town
Category #Nature and Scenery #Mythology and History #Tourism Sites
Watch slideshow

Related articles

Basic Information

Address 884-0006　宮崎県児湯郡高鍋町大字上江1345
Telephone Number 0983-22-5588（Takanabecho Tourism Association）
Fax no. 0983-22-5821
Transport ■ About 50 mins’ drive from Miyazaki Station
■ About 10 mins’ drive from JR Takanabe Station
■ About 10 mins from the Takanabe IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway
Carpark 60 vehicles
Related website Takanabecho Tourism Association

＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

People who viewed this page also viewed these pages.

Nearby Sightseeing Spots

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. If you continue to browse, you accept the use of cookies on our site. See our cookies policy for more information.