Reviews of Japanese Cemetery Park. (Funeral Home) - Singapore (Singapore).

Japanese Cemetery Park

213 Customer reviews

75 User comments

Funeral home

Cemetery

Tourist attraction

825B Chuan Hoe Ave, Singapore 549854

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Opening hours for Japanese Cemetery Park

Monday

7 am–7 pm

Tuesday

7 am–7 pm

Wednesday

7 am–7 pm

Thursday

7 am–7 pm

Friday

7 am–7 pm

Saturday

7 am–7 pm

Sunday

7 am–7 pm

Reviews of Japanese Cemetery Park

S. (. W.

A truly hidden piece of history in Serangoon North area. An old plantation that was converted into a cemetery has alot of history to be told if u dig up enough. Not literally dig up the graves ya, jz do ur own research via books, internet and what has been engraved. 😀 The past can never be be a disappointment but a learning piece of history for current or future generations to come. This place is something out of the ordinary. We chanced upon this place while looking for places to visit and this place deserves the respect of being one of the very well maintained cemeteries around. On top of the area being super clean, do slow down and admire the stories, eulogy that this place has got to offer. Not a very big area, good for walking through while being at peace with the surroundings. For one, tranquility is definitely something u can feel. And best part of all, it is insta-worthy BUT do make sure u give the place its due respect 1st ya.. Cheers.

S. S.

The largest Japanese cemetery in Southeast Asia which contains remains of Japanese community of Singapore. The good time to visit is 4-6 pm. Well maintained and no crowd at all. It tells a history, so read all the memorials. The place was soo peaceful. This season the flowerarches are filled with flowers, so don’t miss a shot.

M. S.

The place is so full of history and really pretty! I came here for a school project and was so inspired by the place. It was really difficult to find the place and it was hot the day we went, but I think it was worth the long walk!

C. C.

A small quiet Japanese cemetery that contains many informative signages. It can be really beautiful when the bougainvillea blooms.

W. “. C.

Nice and well maintained cemetery park… and interesting to learn some of the famous Japanese’ tombs here.

F. C.

Very beautiful Cemetery, kept very well and also nice for photo shoot!

T. Y.

Quiet Cemetery Park far from city side. Need to walk bit far from Kovan MRT station.

Was jogging around Hougang and saw this on google maps and decided to visit. A peaceful cemetery/park that lives a resident cat.

R. T.

A quiet and serene spot hidden in an estate. Small Japanese stylings everywhere. Place well taken of by Japanese caretakers.

S. C.

this is an amazing place and it is also very calming and i have a scary thought that i would love to be buried here when i die.

S. A.

This is probably the most beautiful cemetery in Singapore. It's quiet and quaint, flora and fauna are properly maintained. It also provides some information about the cemetery in English. The best place to take photograph is probably the pink flowers located at the shelter walkways. Definitely worth a trip down here. Do remember to keep your volume down to respect the dead.

T. Y.

Very peaceful cemetery park indeed. The walkway is slightly run down, but otherwise the place is well maintained. The place contains the rich heritage of Japanese culture that has been in Singapore since the pre-independence era. It is a wonderful place to visit to learn more about the first few Japanese who visited Singapore.

H. X. C.

Interesting place. You'll learn a bit about the Japanese people living in Singapore during the olden days. There's nothing scary about the place, in fact quite peaceful and garden-like. It is quite a walk from the nearest bus stop and is hidden among the private houses. Be careful to walk on the correct road or you will have to make detours.

B. S.

Saw this sweet friendly cat at the park. Very quiet and pleasing scenery.

This cemetery has been around for more than a century.

Peaceful and beautiful place! Don’t mind the “beware of dogs” sign, more like “beware of cute cats”, and a cat that will stare you down but actually completely harmless.

k. s.

Peaceful and beautiful place

K. L.

Beware of the cute cat, cuteness overload!!

A. M.

Beautiful place though people doing instagram photoshoots ruin the atmosphere

M. S.

Nice peaceful beautiful flower and well maintained...

D. L.

Good place to take a walk to calm your mind

J. K.

Nice clean place with some history attached.

J. G.

Very nice little park

W. K.

Peaceful and beautiful park

P. C.

Ok.

K. T.

Historical value

N. I. (. I.

Nice place

T. S.

The Japanese Cemetery Park, located in a corner of a residential area, was created when a Japanese person who came to this area in the late 1800s donated part of the land. Since then, Japanese people who have passed away here have been memorialized here. The weather was fine on the day we visited, and the surrounding area was very quiet, with a somewhat solemn atmosphere. There is no parking lot if you go by car, so you have to park on the side of the road near the entrance. It may not be a popular tourist spot, but I think it's a good place for Japanese people who have lived here for a while to visit at least once.

石.

I've always wanted to come here because I'm Japanese. I'd like to make a donation and have my name on the register.

と.

A wide variety of deceased people have been buried here over a long period of time, from nameless Japayukis in the early Meiji period to those who died in World War II. ☞In other words, it is not a memorial cemetery for war dead only. Therefore, it is incorrect to associate it with Japanese imperial militarism. The grounds are kept well-kept.

M. M.

There is also a Japanese cemetery in Singapore. It is located at 825B Chuan Hou Avenue in Serangoon. Technically, it is not a Japanese cemetery, but rather a Japanese Cemetery Park. In 1974, the Singaporean government issued an order prohibiting the use of cemeteries, so the cemetery was converted into a cemetery park, which was approved. The cemetery's history dates back to Futaki Tagajiro, who ran a brothel, rubber plantation, and general goods store, and built a cemetery in a corner of his rubber plantation. The park contains 910 gravestones, including those dedicated to Japanese residents, including Karayuki-san, as well as many war dead during the Japanese occupation and immediately after the end of the war. The Japanese Society of Singapore currently maintains and manages the cemetery. A memorial service is held at the Japanese Cemetery every year on March 14th at 6:00 PM, during which all attendees lay flowers and observe a moment of silence. I have attended the service once, and it made me feel truly grateful that we Japanese are able to live in Singapore today, thanks to the hardships of our ancestors.

S. Y.

It appears in Sawaki Kotaro's "Midnight Express." A quiet and beautifully maintained cemetery park.

k. l.

A cemetery where Japanese ancestors are buried. It seems that volunteers come several times a week, and if you can meet them, you can fill out the book.