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Ishigadani Park 石ケ谷公園 is another little hidden gem in Hyogo Prefecture. The park surrounds the Akashi Central Gymnasium and is home to the Akashi Horse Riding Association.

There is a large plum tree field with he beautiful plum blossoms blooming in late February/early March. Families can enjoy playing catch or kicking a football in the open park ground which is surrounded by cherry blossoms.

The walking tracks connect each part of the park take you past the horse field, a small England Garden herb garden and the children’s play ground with large slides. View a map of Ishigadani Park here.

The park is best accessed by car, or a roughly 3.5km walk from JR Okubo Station.

Details about the Akashi Horse Riding Association can be found here (Japanese).

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