Monnyu no Sato

This large public park aims to coexist with nature and to be a gathering space for people. Serving as the entranceway to Monnyu Dam, the park’s vast grounds include a large grass lawn, studio, and campground. The Monnyu Bridge connecting the park to Prefectural Route 264 serves as a symbol of the park; although a functional pedestrian bridge, it is also a work of art designed around the theme of “oxidation.” The eight observation platforms along its length can be used to host a variety of events, including traditional crafts workshops, a community flea market, and a morning market selling local specialty products. The park itself is designed to be an “open museum” which goes beyond the standard concept of a greening park, and is a place where visitors can imagine and create freely.