[English／日本語]
Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today, there is no castle, but there is a park that tells the history of the castle. This park is popular among tourists because of its beautiful katakuri (dogtooth violet) flowers in spring. The park is also decorated with statues. The statue in the photo became famous because a kingfisher once perched on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only rich in nature but also home to many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students take classes to learn about the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know much about the deeper history of the city, so everyone listens intently to the lessons 😊.
Hachioji had a castle called Katakura Castle 500 years ago. Today there is no castle, but there is a park that passes on its history. This park is popular with tourists for its beautiful katakuri flowers in spring. The park also displays bronze statues and other works. The statue in the photo became famous because a kingfisher once landed on its shoulder. Hachioji is not only abundant in nature but also has many historical sites. At school, before visiting such historical places, students have lessons to study the history of Hachioji. Many students know the word "samurai" but do not know the deeper history, so everyone listens seriously to the talks 😊.