Gōra Station (強羅駅 Gōra-eki)[1] is a terminal railway station on the Hakone Tozan Line as well as the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, and is located in Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. It is the transportation hub of Hakone, from where you can reach various resort towns in Hakone.
Once you arrive at Gōra Station, you might want to plan a one-hour trip to the Gora Park (強羅公園, Gōra Kōen).
Video 1. Hakone Gora Park (YouTube link)
Gora Park
Gora Park (強羅公園, Gōra Kōen) is a western style landscape park located on the steep slope above Gora Station. It is a relaxing place to unwind and enjoy the scenery and views of Hakone.[2]
Gora Park is primarily a French styled landscape park featuring a large fountain and a rose garden. The park also has two greenhouses, one housing a tropical botanical garden while the other contains a flower garden. Additionally, there is a restaurant overlooking the main fountain, as well as the Hakuun-do Chaen teahouse.
Below photos were taken with a walk from Gora Station to Gora Park on 11/19/2018, a rainy day:
Gora Park is primarily a French styled landscape park featuring a large fountain and a rose garden. The park also has two greenhouses, one housing a tropical botanical garden while the other contains a flower garden. Additionally, there is a restaurant overlooking the main fountain, as well as the Hakuun-do Chaen teahouse.
Photo Gallery
Below photos were taken with a walk from Gora Station to Gora Park on 11/19/2018, a rainy day:
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| Figure 1. An unknown restaurant on the way to Gora Park |
Figure 2. An unknown restaurant (closer view)
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| Figure 3. A Cafe inside Gora Park which overlooks the Fountain |
Figure 3. View of the Fountain from the Cafe
Figure 4. View of the Fountain from the Cafe
Figure 5. View of the landscape inside the Park
References
- Hakone (Wikipedia)
- Gora Park
- 園内マップ・施設 (Japanese)
- Hakone Travel (Total 16 articles on this blogger)
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