Tokiwa Park is a vast urban park located in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and is characterized by its scenery centered around Lake Tokiwa. The park is home to the Tokiwa Zoo, where you can observe capybaras and Asian small-clawed otters living their lives up close in exhibits that recreate their natural habitats. In addition to the zoo, there is the Tokiwa Museum, where you can enjoy a variety of plants such as tropical plants and cacti, and the Tokiwa Amusement Park, which has attractions such as Ferris wheels and merry-go-rounds, so children and adults alike can have fun here without getting bored. Flowers bloom throughout the seasons, and the park is especially crowded with cherry blossom viewers during the cherry blossom season.

The park is also known as the venue for the UBE Biennale (Contemporary Japanese Sculpture Exhibition), an international outdoor sculpture competition, and many contemporary sculptures are permanently exhibited within the park. Another unique attraction of Tokiwa Park is that you can appreciate art works while strolling through the vast grounds. You can also take a walk while enjoying the lakeside scenery. This is a recommended place for families and group trips, as well as for those who want to enjoy art and nature at a leisurely pace.

[Useful points of concern]
The park is so vast that it may be difficult to explore all the facilities in one day. It is more practical to check the map on the official website in advance and narrow down the places you want to see and make a plan. Also, each facility requires a fee, so using them all may be expensive.