What to know
Heiwadai Park (Peace Tower Park) was built in 1940 to mark the 2600th anniversary of Emperor Jimmu's ascension, on the supposed site of his capital. The park's centerpiece is the Peace Tower, constructed from stones sent from across Asia, making it one of Miyazaki's most iconic landmarks.
The Peace Tower was intended to symbolize global unity. The front bears the phrase "Hakko Ichiu" ("United under one roof"), attributed to Emperor Jimmu. Though its meaning is ambiguous, it was later used as a slogan for Asian unification under Japanese leadership during the imperial era.
Heiwadai Park features an acoustic phenomenon: if you stand at the center of the lawn facing the tower and clap, the sound echoes back amplified.
At the far end of the park lies the Haniwa Garden, a path through the trees lined with over 400 replica haniwa (clay burial statues) depicting animals, warriors, dancers, boats, and houses. These statues were placed around burial mounds during the Kofun Period.
From Miyazaki Station, 1-2 direct buses run per hour to Heiwadai Park. Some depart from the East Exit to the Heiwadai Koen Resthouse-mae stop (30 min, 440 yen), while others from the West Exit go to the Heiwadai stop (20 min, 360 yen), followed by a 15-minute walk. The park is also a 15-minute walk from Miyazaki Shrine and the Prefectural Museum.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- Always open
- Closed
- No closing days
- Admission
- Free
- English name
- Original name
- Heiwadai Park
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