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Green oasis in business area
Hibiya Park |
| Location |
Hibiya Park, Chiyoda Ward |
| Place of contact |
Hibiya Park Administration Office
Tel: 3501-6428
Address: Hibiiya Koen 1-6, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Zip: 100-0012) |
| Transport |
2 minutes walk from [Hibiya Sta.] of Tokyo-metro Hibiya Line,2 minutes walk from [Kasumigaseki Sta.] of Tokyo-metro Marunouchi Line and Chiyoda Line,8 minutes walk from [Yuurakucho Sta.] of JR Yamanote Line, Parking facilities available |
 The parkland used to be the palace area of the feudal load, Matsudaira Bizennokami,up until the end of the Edo period. Then it served as a military drilling ground during the early part of the Meiji period. Later this park was designed and constructed as the first westernized urban-style park in Japan, and opened to the public in 1903.
Two outdoor music halls and the Hibiya public hall show enthusiasm of the park designer as a forerunner of culture. Now we can enjoy beautiful flowers all the year around in the center of Marunouchi, one of the hottest business town in Japan. |
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Waterfront where greenery, water and people meet
Kasai Rinkai Park |
| Location |
Rinkai cho, Edogawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Kasai Rinkai Park Service center
Tel: 5696-1331
Address: Rinkai-cho 6-2-1, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo (Zip: 134-0086) |
| Transport |
1 minutes walk from [Kasai Rinkai Koen Sta.] of JR Keiyo Line,
Parking facilities available |
 This park is located in Kasai waterfront area along the Tokyo Bay looking across the broad, blue ocean. The park is divided into five separate zones under the theme of harmony among greenery, water and people. This park is a relatively new one which was opened to the public in 1989 and the largest park in Tokyo 23 wards area. Since the opening, they have added the bird sanctuary zone in 1994, built an observation rest-house named "Crystal view" in 1995, and constructed a large Ferris wheel in 2001. An aquarium and accommodation facilities are also located in the park. It will be a nice idea to drop in this park after you enjoyed visit to the Disney Land which locates near by. Ride on the water-bus from Odaiba to this park may also be a fun for ocean-breeze lovers. |
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Children’s happy voices echo in the wind
Kinuta Park |
| Location |
Kinuta Koen, Setagaya Ward |
| Place of contact |
Kinuta Park Service Center
Tel: 3700-0414
Address: Kinuta koen 1-1, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Zip: 157-0075) |
| Transport |
20 minutes walk from [Yooga Sta.] of Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line,In front of [Bijyutukan Bus stop], Terminal bus stop on Tokyu Coach Bus for [Bijyutukan] departing from [Yooga Sta.] of Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line,
Parking facilities available |
 This park used to be a wide wooded area designated as one of commemorative projects in 1935 for 2,600th anniversary of National Foundation. Later in 1957, it was opened to the public and had been used as a municipal golf course which is the reason of its vast acreage of the grass. Now this grass space is used as a family park where visitors enjoy picnic lunch, sunbathing and walking through tall trees. They also have a cycling course around a family park, camping area, bird sanctuary area, athletic area and so on.
One special feature of this park is a co-existence of the Setagaya Museum. Here you can enjoy natural beauty and arts together. |
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Second largest park famous for cherry trees
Koganei Park |
| Location |
Sakuramachi, Koganei City |
| Place of contact |
Koganei Park Service Center
Tel: 042-385-5611
Address: Sekinomachi 1-13-1, Koganei city, Tokyo (Zip: 184-0001) |
| Transport |
In front of [Koganei Koen Nishiguchi Bus stop] on Seibu Bus departing from [Musashi Koganei Sta.] of JR Chuo Line,In front of [Koganei Koen Mae Bus stop] on Kanto Bus departing from [Musashi Koganei Sta.] of JR Chuo Line,
Parking facilities available |
 This park is the second largest park in the Tokyo metropolitan area just next to Kasai Rinkai Park and was opened in 1954. It features a number of attractions including its spacious grass area, surrounding forests, cherry trees, children’s playgrounds, an archery, a steam locomotive display (C57 model) and 16 tennis courts. The park used to be Koganei great greenery park which was designed and created as a commemorative project for the 2600th year of National Foundation celebrated in 1940. In postwar years, it was used as a temporary palace for the Crown Prince. Must to see here is cherry blossoms in spring season. They have nearly 2,000 cherry trees in the garden which invite many people from all over Tokyo. |
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A place away from the noise of the city
Aoyama Park |
| Location |
Roppongi 7-chome, Minami-Aoyama 1-chome, Minato Ward |
| Place of contact |
Yoyogi Park Administration Office
Tel: 03-3469-6081
Address: Yoyogi-Kamizono 2-1, Shibuya-ku (Zip: 151-0052) |
| Transport |
5-minute walk from Nogizaka (Chiyoda line), or Roppongi (Hibiya line).
5-minute walk from Aoyama 1-chome (Ginza line, Oedo line). |
| Separated into north and south areas, Aoyama Park is built on what was once a military shooting range and housing for those repatriated after the war. |
Green hills and sports facilities
Akatsuka Park |
| Location |
Takashimadaira, Itabashi Ward |
| Place of contact |
Akatsuka Park Service Center
Tel: 3938-5715 |
| Transport |
8 minutes walk from [Takashimadaira Sta.] of Toei Subway Mita Line,
Parking facilities available |
| This park extends to the east and west along the Takashimadaira Public Housing Complex and Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway No.5. The park is full of variety, featuring tall trees, a bird sanctuary and various athletic fields such as a baseball ground, tennis courts and a track field. The park was opened to the public in 1974. |
Sports park in the midst of nature
Akirudai Park |
| Location |
Ninomiya, Akiruno City |
| Place of contact |
Akirudai Park Service center
Tel: 042-559-6910 |
| Transport |
15 minutes walk from [Higashi Akiru Sta.] or [Akikawa Sta.] of JR Itsukaichi Line |
| This park is situated in approximately the center of the Akirudai plateau that stretches between a branch of the Tamagawa river, the Akikawa river and the Hiraigawa river. In this area, the scent of old Musashino still remains with suburban scenery. The park is equipped with the wide grass, barbecue area and an athletics track field which is authorized for official races. In the neighborhood, there are tennis courts, pools and a gymnasium. It was opened to the public in 1988. |
A pond and tree groves creating an image of old Musashino
Inokashira Park |
| Location |
Gotenyama 1-chome, Kichijoji-Minami-cho 1-chome, Musashino City;
Inokashira 3/4/5-chome, Shimo-Renjaku 1-chome, Mure 4-chome, Mitaka City |
| Place of contact |
Inokashira Park Administration Office
Tel: 0422-47-6900
Address: Gotenyama 1-18-31, Musashino-shi (Zip: 180-0005) |
| Transport |
5-minute walk from Kichijoji (JR Chuo line). 1-minute walk from Inokashira-Koen (Keio-Inokashira line).
Toll parking facilities available (24 hours). |
Inokashira Park was Japan's first suburban park, established in 1913 and systematically developed. The Inokashira Pond there was the source of the first water service for Tokyo (then called Edo), the Kanda water supply, providing a vital roll until an improved water supply was completed in 1898.
The third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu, is said to have given Inokashira Pond its name. The name is said to mean either "source of the water supply" or "well that supplies the most delicious water."
At one time, a cedar forest to cultivate the water source surrounded the pond, creating a beautiful landscape. Over time, the types of trees and the aspects of the forest changed. Today it is hard to call this area "suburban," but nonetheless it is a place of leisure for Tokyo residents.
The park is divided into four sections, Inokashira Pond and its surroundings, Gotenyama with its wooded area and Shizen Bunka-en Gardens, recreation facilities in the west end of the park, and the No.2 park to the southeast. |
Culturally blessed forest known for its cherry blossoms and Shinobazu Pond
Ueno Park |
| Location |
Ueno-Koen, Ikenohata 3-chome, Taito Ward |
| Place of contact |
Ueno Park Administration Office
Tel: 03-3828-5644
Address: Ueno-Koen 5-20, Taito-ku (Zip: 110-0007) |
| Transport |
2-minute walk from Ueno (JR line, Ginza line, Hibiya line). 5-minute walk from Ueno-Okachimachi (Oedo line). 1-minute walk from Keisei-Ueno (Keisei line). Toll parking facilities available. |
Ueno Park is one of Japan's first parks. It was established by Cabinet decree in 1873 along with Shiba, Asakusa, Fukagawa, and Asukayama Parks.
This area was once the grounds of Toeizan Kaneiji Temple during the Edo era. After the Meiji Restoration, the land became government property. It was eventually donated to Tokyo City by imperial grant after a period under administration by the Imperial Household Ministry.
At first, the park consisted of the Kaneiji Temple mausoleum, Toshogu Shrine, and the cherry trees within the temple ground. The museums and zoo built later transformed it into a park with a more cultural feel. |
Large space with sports and flowers
Ukita Park |
| Location |
Kitakasai, Edogawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Ohjima Komatsugawa Park Service Center
Tel: 3636-9365 |
| Transport |
13 minutes walk from [Nishikasai Sta.] of Tokyo-metro Tozai Line,15 minutes walk from [Funabori Sta.] of Toei Subway Shinjyuku Line, Parking facilities available |
| You can enjoy various entertainments here such as athletics, baseball and natural observation. This park is also designed for an evacuation place in case of big disasters such as earthquakes, floods and fires. It is a new park which was opened to the public in 2002. |
Large pond and primroses
Ukima Park |
| Location |
Funado, Itabashi Ward Ukima,Kita Ward |
| Place of contact |
Ukima Park Service Center
Tel: 3969-9168 |
| Transport |
1 minute walk from [Ukima-funado Sta.] of JR Saikyo Line |
| This park is just in front of Ukima-funado Station of JR Saikyo Line which was opened in 1985. Approximately 40% of the park consists of Ukima pond. At the western tip of the pond there is a windmill which has become a new symbol of the park. They also have facilities for tennis players and baseball players. Primroses are another feature of this park. |
Greenery, water and sun
Ohizumi Chuo Park |
| Location |
Ohizumi-gakuen, Nerima Ward |
| Place of contact |
Ohizumi Chuo Park Service Center
Tel: 3867-8096 |
| Transport |
12 minutes walk from [Ohizumi Chuo Bus stop] on Bus for [Ohizumi Gakuen] departing from [Narimasu Sta.] of Tobu Tojyo Line,
Parking facilities available |
| Originally this park was a part of Japanese Military Academy before the war.U.S. Military took over the place after the war and called this place "Camp Asaka". This park is equipped with various sports facilities such as an athletics track field, a baseball field and general athletics field. It was opened to the public in 1990. |
Brilliant sunshine and coral reefs
Ogamiyama Park |
| Location |
Chichijima, Ogasawara Village |
| Place of contact |
Engineering Works Section, Ogasawara Branch
Tel: 04998-2-2123
Address: Chichijima Nishi-cho, Ogasawara-mura (Zip: 100-2101) |
| Transport |
About 25-hour ride to Chichijima from Takeshiba Passenger Terminal by the ferry Ogasawara-Maru. |
| A thousand kilometers south of central Tokyo lies this Tokyo Metropolitan park on Chichijima Island in the Ogasawara Islands. Facing the clear blue sea, Ogamiyama Park is separated into two parts, the hilly Ogamiyama area and the Omura Chuo area next to Futami port. |
Place for enjoyment and evacuation
Ohjima Komatsugawa Park |
| Location |
Ohjima, Koto Ward Komatsugawa, Edogawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Ohjima Komatsugawa Park Service Center
Tel: 3636-9365 |
| Transport |
3 minutes walk from [Higashiohjima Sta.] of Toei Subway Sinjyuku Line,
Parking facilities available |
| This park has double features. In usual days, it is used mainly as sports facilities. It is equipped with an athletics field, baseball fields and soccer filed. In case of big natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and fires, this park which accepts over 200,000 people will be used as an evacuation facility for nearby residents. It was opened to the public in 1997. |
Dragonflies and stream
Ogunohara Park |
| Location |
Higashi Ogu, Arakawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Ogunohara Park Service Center
Tel: 3819-8838 |
| Transport |
10 minutes walk from [Higashiogu San-chome Sta.] of Toden Arakawa Line |
This park used to be an industrial plant of a famous chemical manufacturer.
It is still under development and about 60% of final design has been constructed so far.
The park has the grass, a stream and a pond called "Dragonfly pond". Also they are planting many drooping cherry trees which will make this park more popular in the future. It was opened to the public in 1993. |
Full of suburban beauty of Tama hill country
Oyamadairi Park |
| Location |
Machida City
Hachiouji City |
| Place of contact |
Oyamadairi Park Service Center
Tel: 0426-76-8865 |
| Transport |
5 minutes walk from [Tama-sakai Sta.] of Keio Sagamihara Line,
Parking facilities available |
 This is one of the newest parks in Tokyo opened in 2004. Basically it is a typical suburban park with forests, streams and valleys which are features of the Tama hill country. In this area, a lot of rare animals are living such as big hawks. |
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Bright and open greenery park
Oyamada Greenery Park |
| Location |
Simoyamada, Machida City |
| Place of contact |
Oyamada Greenery Park Service Center
Tel: 042-797-8968 |
| Transport |
8 minutes walk from [Daisennji bus stop] on Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus for [Oyamada] departing from [Machida Sta.] of JR Yokohama Line and Odakyu Odawara Line, Parking facilities available |
| This park is located adjacent to Tama New Town on the south of Tama hills. The initial plan for the park covers a total area of 145ha but only part of this has been opened so far. The park offers various walks, including the Oyamada Cobblestone Walkway, the Bamboo Grove Forest and the tree road along the Oyamada valley. There are also a lookout plaza, grassy areas for playing soccer and sports ground for baseball and gate-ball. It is surrounded by typical Tama-hill features and desirable for hiking or excursions for school kids. |
Bloom of camellia sasanquas in winter
Kameido Chuo Park |
| Location |
Kameido, Koto Ward |
| Place of contact |
Kameido Chuo Park Service Center
Tel: 3636-2558 |
| Transport |
2 minutes walk from [Kameido Suijin Sta.] of Tobu Kameido Line |
| This park was built on the former Hitachi, Ltd.’s Kameido Plant, one of Japanese leading manufactures of electric products, and was opened to the public in 1980. They have three blocks there. Block A is a playground for children where a clock tower and wooden playing facilities are located in the central plaza. In block B, they have ponds and streams surrounded by the grass where people can play and rest. Block C is a sport ground with a multi-purpose ball park, tennis courts and children’s play area. In the winter time, this park features beautiful bloom of camellia sasanqua which is an official flower of Koto Ward. |
Forest park with water and green
Kiba Park |
| Location |
Kiba and Hirano, Koto Ward |
| Place of contact |
Kiba Park Service Center
Tel: 5245-1770 |
| Transport |
5 minutes walk from [Kiba Sta.] of Tokyo-metro Tozai Line,15 minutes walk from [Kiyosumi Shirakawa Sta.] of Toei Subway Oedo Line and Tokyo-metro Hanzoumon Line,15 minutes walk from [Kikukawa Sta.] of Toei Subway Sinjyuku Line, Parking facilities available |
 The town of Kiba developed as a timber town that had supplied timber to Edo and Tokyo through long period from Edo to Showa eras. In 1969, under the Koto Ward Redevelopment Plan, all of timber-related businesses were transferred to present Shin Kiba, then the site was redeveloped as a forest park featuring water and green.
This park has two blocks. In the north block, they have two large squares for various sports and events together with 6 tennis courts. In the south block, they have a large grass, barbecue area, an athletics field and a botanic garden. The Tokyo Modern Museum locates in the north of the park where you can enjoy modern arts of Japan. |
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All-round sports facility for everyone from children to the elderly
Komazawa Olympic Park |
| Location |
Komazawa-Koen, Setagaya Ward; Higashigaoka 2-chome, Yagumo 5-chome, Meguro Ward |
| Place of contact |
Komazawa Olympic Park Administration Office
Tel: 03-3421-6431
Address: Komazawa-Koen 1-1, Setagaya-ku (Zip: 154-0013) |
| Transport |
Komazawa-Koen-Higashiguchi bus stop on Tokyu Bus for Denenchofu from Shibuya (JR line).
Komazawa-Koen bus stop on Tokyu Bus for Yoga from Ebisu (JR line). 15-minute walk from Komazawa-Daigaku (Tokyu-Denentoshi line). Komazawa-Koen-Nishiguchi bus stop on Tokyu Bus for Soshigaya-Orikaeshijo from Todoroki (Tokyu-Oimachi line). Toll parking facilities available (24 hours). |
| This park was the site of the second stadium for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, hosting wrestling, volleyball, and other competitions. It was opened to the public after the Olympics as a park; and today is known as a sports park that harmoniously blends greenery with several of sports facilities. |
Chirruping birds and chorus of flowers
Komiya Park |
| Location |
Otani Cho, Hachioji City |
| Place of contact |
Komiya Park Service Center
Tel: 0426-23-1615 |
| Transport |
10 minutes walk from [Hachioji Yuubinkyokumae Bus Stop] on Nishi-Tokyo Bus for [Utsuki-dai Bus Stop] departing from [Hachioji Sta.] of JR Chuo Line |
| Almost all part of the park which locates over hilly land in Hachioji City is filled with groves, giving visitors an impression that they are in a deep forest. Many paths made of railway ties are circulating in the park and people are enjoying nice feeling of woods under their shoes. There is a pond called Benten-Ike , and you can see many kinds of birds and insects around there. |
Forest richly reflects the four seasons of the park
Sakuragaoka Park |
| Location |
Renko-ji, Tama City |
| Place of contact |
Sakuragaoka Park Service Center
Tel: 042-375-1240 |
| Transport |
1 minute walk from [Kinennkan Mae Bus Stop] on Keio Bus for [Renko-ji mae Bus Stop] departing from [Seiseki Sakuragaoka Sta.] of Keio Line |
| This park which locates in the midst of Tama Kyuryo Natural Park is full of hills and valleys and featuring highly undulating landscape. People can enjoy fresh green of new buds in spring, deep green in summer, red leafs in autumn and snowscape in winter. They also have many cherry trees which give comfort to visitors in spring. In the center of the park, there is a former Tama Seiseki Memorial Hall. |
Ever-popular reservoir and natural forest
Sayama Park |
| Location |
Tamako-cho 2/3-chome, Higashi-Murayama City; Tamako 4-chome, Higashi-Yamato City |
| Place of contact |
Sayama Park Administration Office
Tel: 042-393-0154
Address: Tamako-cho 3-17-19, Higashi-Murayama-shi (Zip: 189-0026) |
| Transport |
3-minute walk from Seibu-Yuenchi (Seibu-Tamako line). |
The rolling landscape of Sayama Park extends from the east side of the dam on Tama Lake (Muryama Reservoir). From the top of the dam, the view encompasses the park as well as the surrounding landscape, centering on the expansive reservoir. This park is popular for viewing cheery blossoms and as a destination for elementary school field trips.
The area is also an archeological site with many buried artifacts. A variety of artifacts have been discovered here to date, including stone works such as arrowheads.
Sayama Park furthermore is the starting point for the Sayama Sakai Scenic Road. That path leads from the park to the Sakai filtration plant.
Notice
Construction work to strengthen the lower Muryama Reservoir dam is ongoing until March 2009. The lower end of the dam will therefore be off limits. We ask for your patience and understanding with this. |
Green walkway running through cities and towns
Sayama Sakai Green Road |
| Location |
Higashiyamato City to Hoya City |
| Place of contact |
Higashi Murayama Chuo Park Service Center
Tel: 0423-92-7322 |
| Transport |
Close from [Musashi Yamato Sta.], [Yasaka Sta.] and [Hagiyama Sta.] of Seibu Tamako Line, and also close from [Kodaira Sta.] and [Hanakoganei Sta.] of Seibu Shinjyuku Line |
| The Sayama Sakai Walkway is a green road built over water pipes between Lake Sayamako and Sakai Water Purification Plant, which stretches 10.5km. The path is lined with beautiful flowering plants and trees including azaleas, Japanese roses, hydrangeas and so on. Parallel to the green road is a cycling and walking path of 4M wide. |
Showing signs of an old timber storage pond
Sarue Onshi Park |
| Location |
Mori • Sumiyoshi, Koto Ward |
| Place of contact |
Sarue Onshi Park Service Center
Tel: 3631-9732 |
| Transport |
2 minutes walk from [Sumiyoshi Sta.] of Toei Subway Sinjyuku Line and Tokyo-metro Hanzoumon Line,15 minutes walk from [Kinshicho Sta.] of JR Sobu Line |
This site used to be a place for storing timbers afloat. Originally in 1733, it was
established as a timber storage, and in the Meiji period it was used as a timber storing pond for Royal families. In 1976, the timber storage was moved to another place and this site was rebuilt for a park which was opened to the public in 1983.
Separated by Shin-ohashi Avenue running in between, this park comprises a baseball ground and a public hall of Koto Ward in the south and an open public square in the north. |
Safe and relaxing water-based park
Shioiri Park |
| Location |
Minami-Senju 8-chome, Arakawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Shioiri Park Administration Office
Tel: 03-3807-5181
Address: Minami-Senju 8-13-1, Arakawa-ku (Zip: 116-0003) |
| Transport |
12-minute walk from Minami-Senju (JR Joban line, Hibiya line, Tsukuba Express). |
This park was built on the east end of Arakawa Ward near Minami-Senju 8-chome. Its development was part of the Shirahige Nishi district urban redevelopment project.
As a multi-use Metropolitan park, it has dual uses. In case of disaster, the park serves as a regional evacuation center. But most of the time it simply provides a place of relaxation for Tokyo residents. |
Seaside promenade with a view of ships and planes
Shiokaze Park |
| Location |
Higashi-Yashio 1/2-ban, Shinagawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Shiokaze Park Administration Office
Tel: 03-5500-2455
Address: Higashi-Yashio 1-2, Shinagawa-ku (Zip: 135-0092) |
| Transport |
5-minute walk from Daiba or Fune-no-Kagakukan on Yurikamome (Shinbashi to Ariake).
5-minute walk from Daiba bus stop on the Toei bus (虹route 01) for Tokyo Big Site, Kokusai-Tenjijo-ekimae or Telecom Center from Hamamatsu-cho (JR line). 5-minute walk from Daiba bus stop on Keihin-kyuko Bus (Oi to Fune-no Kagakukan).
Water-bus: 10-minute walk from Odaiba Kaihin Koen on Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line waterbus (tel: 03-5608-8869) from Ryogoku or Kasai Rinkai Park (about 50-minute ride). Water-bus: 8-minute walk from Fune-no-Kagakukan on Tokyo Cruise Ship waterbus (tel: 0120-977-311) from Hinode Pier (about 25-minute ride). Toll parking facilities available (24 hours)(tel:03-5531-0951). |
| The predecessor of Shiokaze Park was "Area 13 Park," part of area No.13 formed with the Tokyo Bay Improvement Plan. With the subsequent development of the area as the new Tokyo waterfront subcenter, the park underwent a complete renovation from 1992 to 1996 to be reborn as Shiokaze Park. This is the largest park in the new Tokyo waterfront subcenter, with facilities that match its seaside location. It is adjacent to Odaiba Seaside Park and has an excellent view of Tokyo Bay with the Rainbow Bridge as a backdrop. Shiokaze Park shows promise in taking on the roll of a central park for the new Tokyo waterfront subcenter. |
Large green-land and blue sky
Shinozaki Park |
| Location |
Kamishinozaki, Edogawa Ward |
| Place of contact |
Shinozaki Park Service Center
Tel: 3670-4080 |
| Transport |
Zone A • • • 16 minutes walk from [Shinozaki Sta.] of Toei Subway Shinjyuku Line
Zone B • • • 13 minutes walk from [Shinozaki Sta.] of Toei Subway Shinjyuku Line |
| This park extends to the west of Edogawa river bank on the border with Chiba Prefecture. With large space and athletic facilities, it is of great importance in the eastern region of Tokyo where green spaces are not rich. In 1940, as a project for the celebration of the 2600th birth anniversary of Japan, an antiaircraft artillery base was installed in one part of it, while the other part remained as a green-land. In 1967, a part of it was opened to the public. This park has two zones. In A Zone, they have various athletics fields and wide greens. Zone B is mainly baseball fields. |
Sanpouji Pond full of nature
Shakujii Park |
| Location |
Shakujiidai, Nerima Ward |
| Place of contact |
Shakujii Park Service Center
Tel: 3996-3950 |
| Transport |
7 minutes walk from [Shakujii-koen Sta.] of Seibu Ikebukuro Line,
Parking facilities available |
 The park with 2 ponds, the Sanpouji Pond and the artificially made Shakujii Pond, retains the nature of the Musashino Ground. In addition to the calm Sanpouji Pond surrounded by full of trees and the Shakujii Pond with boating facilities, there are ruins of the Shakujii Castle. They also have two baseball grounds. The surrounding area including this park is designated as the scenic zone to preserve natural environments. |
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Enjoyment of sports in abundant greenery
Johoku Chuo Park |
| Location |
Sakuragawa, Itabashi Ward |
| Place of contact |
Johoku Chuo Park Service Center
Tel: 3931-3650 |
| Transport |
15 minutes walk from [Kami-itabashi Sta.] of Tobu Tojyo Line,15 minutes walk from [Hikawadai Sta.] of Tokyo-metro Yurakucho Line, Parking facilities available |
| This is the largest athletic park in the Johoku area in Tokyo. It used to be Kamiitabashi Greenery and after some overhauls, was opened to the public as current Jyohoku Chuo Park in 1970. It is built on the hills along the Shakujii river with such facilities as baseball grounds, an athletic field and tennis courts. It also has many squares and forests and neighbors are enjoying their park life all through a year. |
Joyful hill for calm walking
Sengenyama Park |
| Location |
Sengenyama, Fuchu City |
| Place of contact |
Musashino Park Service Center
Tel: 042-361-6861 |
| Transport |
1 minute walk from [Sengen-yama koen Bus Stop] on Keio Bus for [Higshi-fuchu Sta.] departing from [Musashi-koganei Sta.] of JR Chuo Line,15 minutes walk from [Tama Sta.] of Seibu Tamagawa Line |
| Most parts of the Tama plateau had been eroded by old Tama river and other rivers, and the site of this park is one of leftovers with a height of 80 meters. With Tama Cemetary, Musashino Park and Nogawa Park in the immediate vicinity in the form of a huge green zone, it is ideal for walking and picnic. They have special wild grasses such as Musashinokisuge and Hitorishizuka, which are being preserved with great care. |
Green zone along a river
Zenpukujigawa Green Park |
| Location |
Narita, Suginami Ward |
| Place of contact |
Zenpukujigawa Green Park Service Center
Tel: 3313-4247 |
| Transport |
15 minutes walk from [Nishi-eifuku Sta.] or [Hamadayama Sta.] of
Keio Inokashira Line, Parking facilities available |
| The park is situated along the Zenpukuji River which streams out of the Zenpokuji Pond. There are several squares for children together with 2 baseball grounds. The river is much cleaner than any other river, of which reason is probably water streams out of springs. A lot of wild ducks gather and rest here in winter time. |
2 ponds full of greenery
Zenpukuji Park |
| Location |
Zenpukuji, Suginami Ward |
| Place of contact |
Zenpukuji Park Service Center
Tel: 3396-0825 |
| Transport |
5 minutes walk from [Zenpukuji Bus Stop] on Kanto Bus or Seibu Bus for [Kamishakujii station Bus Stop] departing from [Nishi-ogikubo Sta.] of JR Chuo Line |
| About half of the whole parkland is occupied with 2 ponds. Water of those ponds is so clear, it was one of 3 Great Musashino Springs. The name of the pond is derived from an old temple existed in the past. It is an ideal place for walking and you can see a lot of wild birds such like wild ducks, kingfishers and little grebes. |
Pleasant space along the Senkawa river
Soshigaya Park |
| Location |
Kami-soshigaya, Setagaya Ward |
| Place of contact |
Soshigaya Park Service Center
Tel: 5384-1693 |
| Transport |
In front of [Komadai-ground mae Bus Stop] on Odakyu Bus for [Chitose-funabashi] or [Chitose-karasuyama] departing from [Seijyo-gakuenmae Sta.] of Odakyu Line |
| The park was originally planned as Soshigaya Green Park in 1943, and later in 1975 it was opened to the public. They have a large grass and playing field for children on the right bank of the river, while various athletic fields are situated on the left bank. It is still under development and further extension is expected in the future. |
Gun battery that made its mark on the history of the shogunate
Daiba Park |
| Location |
Daiba 1-chome, Minato Ward |
| Place of contact |
Shiokaze Park Administration Office
Tel: 03-5500-2455
Address: Higashi-Yashio 1-2, Shinagawa-ku (Zip: 135-0092) |
| Transport |
15-minute walk from Odaiba-Kaihin-Koen on Yurikamome (Shinbashi to Ariake).
Odaiba-Kaihin-Koen-ekimae bus stop on Toei bus (虹route 01) for Tokyo Big Site, Kokusai-Tenjijo-ekimae or Telecom Center from Hamamatsu-cho (JR line).
Water-bus: About 50-minute ride from Ryogoku or Kasai-Rinkai-Koen on Tokyo Mizube Cruising Line (tel: 03-5608-8869).
Water-bus: 20-minute walk from Odaiba-Kaihin-Koen (20-minute ride from Hinode Pier on Tokyo Water Cruise)(tel: 0120-977-311). |
There was a satirical tanka verse popular at the end of the shogunate that goes, "just four jokisen that wake the peace of sleep keep you up at night." Jokisen was a brand of tea, but it could also mean the steam ships of American Commodore Perry who landed at Uraga in 1853. So the verse pokes fun at the mood of Edo (old Tokyo) at the time.
More than the general citizenry, it was the shogunate that was surprised by the arrival of Perry's back ships. It didn't have any large ships to protect Edo from foreign attack. So, the construction of daiba, or artillery batteries, was conceived. Of the 11 originally planned, only six were actually built off the shore of Shinagawa. But they were never used, and eventually abandoned. The park is what was once the Shinagawa Battery, designed by Tarozaemon Egawa, the magistrate of Izu-Nirayama.
Six batteries remained into the 20th century, but four were removed with improvements to Tokyo Bay. Only the No.3 and No.6 batteries retain their original shape, and are designated historical monuments by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. |
Ruins of a castle overlooking the Tama River
Takiyama Park |
| Location |
Takatsukicho, Hachioji City |
| Place of contact |
Komiya Park Service Center
Tel: 0426-23-1615 |
| Transport |
15 minutes from [Takiyama-jyosi sita Bus Stop] on Nishi-tokyo Bus for [Tobuki] or [Kyorin Daigaku] departing from [Hachioji Sta.] of JR Chuo Line |
| This park is located on the south side of the confluence of the Tamagawa river and the Akikawa river, and is a part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Takiyama Natural Park. There used to be a pretty big Takiyama castle about 450 years ago and you can see the ruin.You can enjoy nice view from the top of the mountain which has a height of 200M above sea level. |
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