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Umekoji Park

Umekoji Park is a large urban park located in the center of Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, covering approximately 13.7 hectares. It features a blend of expansive lawns, Japanese gardens, and ecological ponds. The park was originally the site of the former JR Umekoji freight yard and was redeveloped to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the founding of Heian-kyo. It has now become a representative green space for family recreation, walking, picnicking, and enjoying seasonal flowers. The park includes a lawn square, a streetcar square, the Suzaku Garden, and the 'Forest of Life' ecological area, and is adjacent to the Kyoto Railway Museum and the Kyoto Aquarium, making it a popular spot for combining leisure and sightseeing when visiting Kyoto.