Baba Memorial Park (Hasumachi Park)

Visit the golden trees in this peaceful park in the city.

As one of Toyama City's premier ginkgo tree viewing spots, the entire park is dyed golden in autumn, creating a world straight out of a picture book.

As a place associated with the former Toyama High School, which was established with a donation from Haru Baba, visitors can experience its history through the founding monument and busts.

This family-friendly park, with its grassy areas and playground equipment, is perfect for walks and outings with children.

Located right next to Hasumachi Station on the Toyama Port Line, Baba Memorial Park is a beloved spot in Toyama City for its "most beautiful" ginkgo trees, and is especially stunning in autumn.

This location originated when local notable Haru Baba donated approximately 20,000 tsubo (about 66,000 square meters) of land, leading to the founding of the former Toyama High School (the predecessor of Toyama University).
Within the park, there are still historical sites that tell the story, such as the founding monument, busts, and the "Nanbi Plum Grove."

The building once housed the "Hearn Library," which contained the personal collection of Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo).
The current Northern Children's Center inherits that design and quietly conveys the history associated with Yakumo, which was also featured in the NHK morning drama "Bakebake."

In autumn, the large ginkgo trees that symbolize the park all change color at once, creating a spectacular "golden carpet" of leaves from mid-November to early December.
This is one of Toyama City's best spots for viewing autumn foliage, perfect for both a stroll and taking photos.

Autumn is at its peak.
I was enveloped in a golden world.
(Baba Memorial Park) pic.twitter.com/iowqEg8NgW
— Toyama City Tourism Association (@toyamacitykanko) November 25, 2025

Facility information

Name	Baba Memorial Park (Hasumachi Park)
Address	1-4 Hasumachi, Toyama City
Business hours	The park is open all day. [Northern Children's Center] Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Holiday	[Northern Children's Center] December 29th - January 3rd
Parking	Approximately 10 units (free)
Access	From Toyama Station (North Exit), take the Toyama Port Line "bound for Iwasehama" (approximately 25 minutes) → Get off at "Hasumachi" Station and walk for about 1 minute. Approximately 30 minutes from the Toyama Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway.