Liliuokalani Gardens

A lovely spot on the mainland just across the bridge from Coconut Island. It was built in conjunction with a town in Japan. It’s easy to see that influence here. At one point Hilo had an extensive Japanese population and its own Japantown.

There were all sorts of narrow, bridges and stepping stones, winding through the pond. The only thing missing was some Koi fish. But we don’t think they like salt water.