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Stretching for 2 kms along Hisaya Odori boulevard in the heart of Nagoya, the Hisaya Odori Park is a green stretch with Orchid Gardens, water fountains, Sakaegawa River, plazas, sculptures and installations.
Stretching for 2 kms along Hisaya Odori boulevard in the heart of Nagoya, the Hisaya Odori Park is a green stretch with Orchid Gardens, water fountains, Sakaegawa River, plazas, sculptures and installations. Landmarks on the stretch include the Nagoya TV Tower and Central Bridge.
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3 Chome-15 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 460-0008, Japan
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