Ohkuma Japanese Garden
Highlights
Tranquil Japanese garden in scenic Bicentennial Park
Celebrates Bathurst's sister city connection with Ohkuma, Japan
Unique cultural experience with peaceful surroundings
Celebrates Bathurst's sister city connection with Ohkuma, Japan
Unique cultural experience with peaceful surroundings
Overview
Within the Macquarie River Bicentennial Park you will find the Ohkuma Japanese Garden. A product of the sister city agreement Bathurst has had with the town of Ohkuma, Japan since 1991.
The…
Within the Macquarie River Bicentennial Park you will find the Ohkuma Japanese Garden. A product of the sister city agreement Bathurst has had with the town of Ohkuma, Japan since 1991.
The relationship provides a beneficial opportunity for the residents of both cities to learn about each others culture, while providing travel opportunities to students of both countries to visit.
The Ohkuma Gardens were constructed in 1998 and have continued to provide a tranquil reminder of Bathurst's sister city ever since.