The park is the namesake of the fictional police station in the manga series 'Kochikame', which ran continuously for 40 years.
Kankichi Ryotsu, the protagonist, is often depicted in his police uniform as a symbol of the local Katsushika ward pride.
There are over 15 unique bronze statues of characters from the series scattered throughout the Kameari neighborhood surrounding the park.
The park is maintained by the Katsushika City government as part of their public urban greenspace initiative.
Local businesses in the Kameari shopping streets frequently collaborate with the 'Kochikame' franchise for seasonal events.
Kameari Park is a public neighborhood park in Katsushika City, Tokyo, serving as a focal point for fans of the long-running manga series 'Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo', often referred to as 'Kochikame'. The park features a bronze statue of the series' main character, Kankichi Ryotsu, reflecting its status as the setting for the fictional police station featured in the manga. While compact in size, the space serves as a community playground with standard park equipment such as slides and climbing frames. The surrounding neighborhood also hosts numerous other statues of the series' characters, creating a self-guided trail through the streets of Kameari. It functions primarily as a local recreational area while doubling as a pilgrimage site for manga enthusiasts.
Directly next to the bronze statue of Kankichi Ryotsu.
Combine your visit with a walking tour of the other bronze character statues located throughout the Kameari shopping district.
Visit the nearby Kameari Lirio Park if you are looking for a larger open space, as this park is relatively small.
Do not expect a large tourist attraction; it is a small, quiet neighborhood park meant primarily for local residents.
