Japan Travel: Heiwadai Park Very recognizable landmark Miyazaki, Kyushu

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Japan Travel: Heiwadai Park Very recognizable landmark Miyazaki, Kyushu 【★008★Miyazaki Heiwadai Park】 Subscribe link : http://bit.ly/104Gbv8 Heiwadai Park, or Peace Tower Park, was built in 1940 to celebrate the 2600th anniversary of the ascension of Emperor Jimmu, who was the first emperor of Japan, on what is believed to be the original site of his capital. Inside the park stands Heiwadainoto, or the Peace Tower, a tower constructed of stones sent from all around Asia and one of Miyazaki's most famous landmarks. The Peace Tower was meant to be a symbol of a united world. On the front of the tower is the phrase "Hakko Ichiu", which is attributed to Jimmu or Emper and means "United under one roof". While it is a little ambiguous what he meant, this was often used as a rallying cry for imperialists who believed that peace would reign once Asia was united under Japanese leadership. Heiwadai Park also has an interesting acoustic trick. If you face the Peace Tower from the center of the wide lawn at its base and make a sound, your sound will be magnified and reflected back toward you. At the far end of the park is the Haniwa Garden, a collection of over 400 replica haniwa (burial figurines) depicting animals, warriors, dancers, houses and boats arranged along a walking path through the trees. During the Kofun Period these clay figurines were placed around burial mounds in tribute to the deceased. Hours: Always Open Closed: No closing days Admission: Free Access Information: By Bus From Miyazaki Station (West Exit), board a bus for Heiwadai Park. There are 1-2 direct buses per hour .The one way journey takes about 30 minutes with a cost of 320 yen. Alternatively, board a bus in the direction of Tachibana Dori and get off at the Depato Mae bus stop (4 minutes, 150 yen) and then transfer to a bus bound for Heiwadai Park (12 minutes, 240 yen). Heiwadai Park can also be reached in a 15 minute walk from Miyazaki Shrine and the Prefectural Museum.