Yabakei Dam Memorial Park Keisekien

Yabakei Dam Memorial Park Keisekien is a spacious park located in the Oshima district of Yabakei Town, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. Created to commemorate the completion of the Yabakei Dam, the park features a Japanese garden-style design that reflects the natural beauty of the Yabakei area. Visitors often stop here during drives or outings in the region’s natural surroundings to walk and spend time outdoors.

The park’s design highlights the distinctive gorge landscapes and robust rock formations characteristic of Yabakei. At its center lies a large pond surrounded by water features such as gentle streams, waterfalls, and impressive stone arrangements. Well-maintained walking paths meander around the water’s edge and over bridges, allowing visitors to experience changing views with each step. The combination of flowing water and rock accents creates an environment that mirrors the local natural atmosphere.

Throughout the year, the scenery in Keisekien evolves with the seasons, presenting fresh greenery in spring and vivid autumn foliage. Benches and rest areas are scattered throughout the grounds, inviting pauses to observe the water surface and surrounding trees. The park’s open layout accommodates leisurely strolls at varying paces, and its proximity to the Yabakei Dam makes it a popular stop along regional driving routes. Whether under bright sunlight or amid rain-soaked greenery, the park offers a range of seasonal impressions appreciated by those visiting the Yabakei area.