Tochigi Prefectural Central Park

An Urban Oasis Interwoven with Water and Greenery

A prefectural park combining Japanese and Western garden design with nature, culture, and disaster-prevention functions
Tochigi Prefectural Central Park is located in the center of Utsunomiya City and was created under the theme of “water, greenery, and culture.” Within the park are Western-style sunken gardens, Japanese-style ponds, and multipurpose plazas, which also interact with the neighboring Tochigi Prefectural Museum. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes, including waterfalls, stone gardens, and the expansive Noh Stage Plaza with its modern fountain pool. Seasonal flowers and meticulously maintained lawns add to the park’s charm.

The park also features the “Midori no Shōkansho” (Green Consultation Office), which regularly holds exhibitions and workshops, providing advice on gardening and tree care for citizens. This space serves as a multipurpose area for relaxation, recreation, and environmental education. As a disaster-prevention park, it also has emergency response functions, making it an important part of daily life for local residents.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	2-50 Mutsumi-cho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture
Telephone Number	028-636-1491（Park Office）
Website	http://www.t-chuokoen.jp/
Business Hours	・March – September: 5:00 – 20:00 ・October – February: 5:30 – 18:00
Days Closed for Business	Open year-round (Midori no Shōkansho is closed on Tuesdays. If a national holiday falls on Tuesday, it is closed the following day instead.)
Price	Free
DIRECTIONS	・About 15 minutes by bus from JR Utsunomiya Station (bound for Nishikawada Station or Tsuruta), get off at “Chūōkōen / Hakubutsukan-mae.” ・Accessible via local buses from Tobu Utsunomiya Station as well.
Map Code	132 208 568*20

Central Area

Utsunomiya, the most populous city in Tochigi, is about an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and serves as a major transportation hub for the different regions of the prefecture. In addition to being known for its famous Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Utsunomiya is called the “city of jazz and cocktails”, as there are numerous venues for hearing live jazz music, and the bartenders are quite skilled, so there are plenty of options for enjoyable nightlife.