Sakura Hiroba (さくら広場)
Located about a five-minute walk from Tsujido Station along the Tokaido Line in Kanagawa Prefecture is Sakura Hiroba (さくら広場) or Sakura Garden. Sakura Hiroba is part of a series of parks established by the Panasonic Group on company-owned land across Japan, all designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando. The Chigasaki location opened in April 2007 on the former Shonan site of Matsushita Battery Industrial, where 91 Somei Yoshino cherry trees were planted. Normal Operating Hours: From March 1 to October 31: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry: 4:30 PM) From November 1 to the end day of February: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (last entry: 4:00 PM) Closed on Sundays, holidays, and from December 29 to January 3
