When you think of a park, you probably imagine sprawling green spaces, walking paths, and playgrounds. But in Japan’s Nagaizumi town, there’s a park so small it could fit on your desk—and it’s now officially the world’s smallest!
Covering just 2.3 square feet (0.24 sq m)—roughly the size of two A3 sheets of paper—this pint-sized park was recently awarded the Guinness World Record for being the tiniest of its kind.
A Park With Big Ambitions
Despite its tiny footprint, this park isn’t just an empty patch of land. It features a small wooden bench perched on a rock, a ring of greenery, and a designated space for insects to enjoy.
The park was created in 1988 after a local town official visited Mills End Park in Portland, Oregon, which previously held the record as the smallest park at 3.1 square feet (0.29 sq m). Inspired by its size, they decided to go even smaller—and now, decades later, their efforts have paid off.
Official Recognition At Last
For years, locals proudly called it the world’s smallest park, even without official recognition. But in February 2024, a certified surveyor measured the space, and Guinness World Records finally made it official.
Shuji Koyama, a local government official, expressed excitement over the recognition, saying, “We want to continue maintaining the park with the community and make it more social media-friendly so more people can discover our town.”
Located about two hours from Tokyo, this quirky attraction might not be big enough for a stroll, but it’s certainly big enough to go viral.
