is a park located in Toki,

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, Japan. Sogi

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(Baden Park SOGI) is adjacent.

Overview

* In the park there are around 300 trees including

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, and giant dogwood, as well as variously sized

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s. * In fall, the foliage of the trees and shrubs is reflected in the ponds, and one can see "inverted fall foliage". This inverted fall foliage has been at night every year since 1999. * As a famous spot for fall foliage, it was selected to be in "" in 2004, and the "" in 2010. * This park is close to the border with

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. If one continues on towards Aichi for about 2 kilometers, they will enter the city of

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(formerly Obara).

Access

* Located about 15 kilometers from on the

Chūō Expressway The is a national expressway in Japan. It is owned and operated by NEXCO Central. Naming Officially the expressway is designated as the Chūō Expressway Nishinomiya Route (from Takaido Interchange to Komaki Junction), the Chūō Expressway Nag ...

. After getting off, go to Route 363 via or . * Located about 16 kilometers from on the

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via Route 363. * Get off at the Baden Park SOGI bus stop on the Toki Nanboku Line on weekdays, or the Donburi Kaikan Baden Park Line on weekends. ** In the fall foliage season there may also be a temporary bus that runs from Tokishi Station.

References

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External links

Sogi Park Momiji Light-Up
Toki, Gifu Parks and gardens in Gifu Prefecture