Seto Ohashi Memorial Park
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A vast, green park offering stunning, up-close views of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Learn about the bridge's history and structure through models and videos at the Seto Ohashi Memorial Museum.
Overview
Seto Ohashi Memorial Park, a spacious and verdant park, opened in 1988 to commemorate the completion of the Seto Ohashi Bridge. Known for its breathtaking views of the majestic bridge, it attracts numerous visitors. The park features the Seto Ohashi Memorial Museum, where you can learn about the bridge's history and construction, and the Seto Ohashi Tower, a rotating observation tower that ascends to a height of 108 meters, offering 360-degree panoramic views. Relaxing spaces such as a water corridor and grassy plazas are perfect for picnics. A playground ensures fun for children, making it ideal for families. Seto Ohashi Memorial Park offers a chance to fully appreciate the Seto Ohashi Bridge while enjoying nature and a relaxing atmosphere. Be sure to visit!
Basic Information
- Address
- 6-13 Bano-no-su Midori-cho, Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Kagawa
- Access
- Car: Approximately 5km (10 minutes) from Sakaidekita IC on the Seto Chuo Expressway. Bus: Take the Sakaide City bus bound for Sei-jima Takeura from JR Sakaide Station. The ride is approximately 20 minutes. Get off at the Seto Ohashi Memorial Park or Art Museum stop and it's a short walk from there. Shared Taxi: Take a direct shared taxi to the Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum from JR Sakaide Station. The ride is approximately 20 minutes. Get off at the Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum stop and it's a short walk from there. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 24 hours a day
- Cld.Days
- Open all year round *Memorial Hall closed on Mondays (the following day if a national holiday, except for Golden Week and summer vacation periods), and December 29th to January 1st.
- Fee
- Free admission
- INFO
- Parking is available in West, North, and East parking lots, with a total capacity of 430 standard vehicles and 19 large vehicles. East and North parking lots: Closed overnight on Friday, Saturday, and the day before national holidays. West parking lot: Closed overnight. Overnight closures (May-August: 7:30 PM to 5:00 AM; September-April: 5:30 PM to 5:00 AM) Year-end and New Year's holidays (December 29th to January 1st): Closed overnight.
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