Omiya Park (大宮公園) is located north of Hikawa Shrine. It was used to be a part of Hikawa Shrine, but now it is park with zoo, many sports facilities, Japanese garden, plum forest and a pond. Many people around Omiya visit here for family activities and weekend recreations. Also, it is chosen as one of 100 best Sakura Spot in Japan.
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