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Tenjin Chuo Park(2009)
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Keyaki-dori Avenue, Akasaka - Beautiful Townscape Near the City Center
The street which runs for about 800 meters from the Gokoku Shinto Shrine to the Kego-yotsukado intersection is popularly called Akasaka Keyaki-dori, and is technically a part of National Highway 202. As the word keyaki in the name suggests, there are roughly 100 zelkova (keyaki) trees planted along the road, and their new leaves create the effect of a vivid green tunnel. With the rich color of the flowers and greenery in Maizuru Park serving as the backdrop, the street is lined with many inviting shops that appeal to the passerby, including coffee shops, restaurants, art galleries, and unique bookstores. This tree-lined street has been selected as one of the best 100 best amenities of Fukuoka City and also chosen as one of the 100 best streets in Japan. People’s efforts to create attractive views and improve the local environment were recognized when the street received the 11th Fukuoka City Urban Landscape Award.
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