Akabane Nature Observatory Park

Akabane Nature Observatory Park
Old farmhouse in the park
Location	Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates	35.773355°N 139.709810°E / 35.773355; 139.709810
Area	54,020 square metres (13.35 acres)
Created	1 April 1999
Public transit access	Akabane Station

Akabane Nature Observatory Park (赤羽自然観察公園, Akabane Shizen Kansatsu Kōen) is a public park for viewing nature in Kita Ward, Tokyo, Japan.

History

A portion of the former Akabane Detachment of the JGSDF Garrison, the park was opened on 1 April 1999. There are springs in the park, and they have been utilized to restore the nature that was once seen in this area. The park is maintained so that the visitors can observe and touch nature, as shown in the name of the park, with free admission.

Facilities

• Acorn forest
• Paddy field
• Spring water (one of the famous spring waters in Tokyo)
• Day camp field (barbecues possible; permission required)
• Multipurpose square (permission required)
• Forest of Peace
• Kita Ward’s Hometown & Farmhouse Experience Hall—A tangible cultural property designated by Kita Ward
• Parking for cars (park office needs to be contacted in advance)

Access

By train:

• 13 minutes’ walk from the West Exit of Akabane Station
• 13 minutes’ walk from Motohasunuma Station on the Toei Mita Line

Gallery

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  Entrance to the park
• 
  Paddy field in the park
• 
  Mizudori-no-Ike (Waterfowl Pond)

See also

• Parks and gardens in Tokyo
• National Parks of Japan

References

• Website of actindi Inc.

External links

• Kita City website (in Japanese)