Metropolitan Parks in the Sayama Hills Higashiyamato Hospital

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There is the silver-green of konara A lush satoyama landscape extends from Kitayama Park, operated by 3-minute walk from the south exit of Seibu Yuenchi Station on oaks, the deep red of mountain cherry trees, and the dark green of A protected watershed forest area surrounding Lake Tama and Lake the Seibu Railway Tamako Line the city of Higashimurayama, into Hachikokuyama Park which borders conifers. The mixed woods of the hills contain many kinds of trees, and 10-minute walk from Seibuen Station on the Seibu Railway it to the north. The park is well known for the irises that bloom in June this is the best time to distinguish them clearly, as their colors offer vivid Sayama, which were created as a “water jug” for greater Tokyo, the Seibuen Line proof of ongoing biodiversity. (*Satoyama, literally “hamlet-mountain,” is the Sayama Hills remain as a green oasis on the edge of the urbanized 10-minute walk from the Seibuen bus stop, or 5-minute walk Hachikokuyama Experience Village (hands-on experience center) (Higashimurayama) Spring term for a natural wooded area that has been partially managed by local farmers area, and one of the finest and most important natural environments in from the Seibuen Yuenchi bus stop, on the Seibu Bus line from A center for interactive learning about archaeology, nature, arts and and foresters over a period of centuries, typical in rural Japan.) the metro region. the west exit of Seibuen Kitazawa Station to Seibuen Station crafts, and local cultural traditions, with a common theme of connections and Seibuen Yuenchi. between people and nature. There are now four parks managed by the Tokyo metropolitan 1-minute walk from the Musashi-Yamato Station bus stop (stop The children have arrived, to chase the kabutomushi government in the Sayama Hills, each with its own distinctive no. 18) on the Higashiyamato Choko Bus line Municipal Sayama Park (Higashiyamato) beetles and butterflies (and even Daddy looks a bit characteristics. Managed in conjunction with the Higashiyamato City Museum and dreamy). Look in the direction of a sweet fragrance, Sayama Park has long been a favored spot for school excursions and Metropolitan Hachikokuyama Park where a large goldband lily is rearing its head. The staffed by volunteers, this natural area is especially brilliant when other outings. Walking and observing nature in the mixed-species 3-minute walk from the Seibuen Station on the Seibu Railway goldband lilies and Japanese gentian are in bloom. satoyama in summer is crowded with life forms, Seibuen Line including chirping cicadas in the afternoon and woodlands is an excellent, family-friendly introduction to the enjoyment 3-minute walk from the Seibuen bus stop, on the Seibu Bus Summer fireflies in the evening. of the Sayama Hills. line from the west exit of Seibuen Kitazawa Station to Seibuen Lake Tama Cycling Road Hachikokuyama Park, together with Kitayama Park adjacent to the Station and Seibuen Yuenchi A 21.9-kilometer bicycle and pedestrian road, starting from south, offers an expansive satoyama landscape. Step into the bright 3-minute walk from the Hakujuji Byoin bus stop (stop no. 5), on Higashimurayama with an 11-kilometer circuit of Lake Tama and Fireflies flit to and fro and foxtails glisten above the the Higashiyamato Choko Bus line continuing to the Sakai Purification Plant in Musashino. autumn-colored grasses at the water’s edge. Wild multispecies woodlands on with moderately rolling terrain, an ideal grapes, Japanese beautyberries, gamazumi cranberry walking environment. Metropolitan Higashiyamato Park Municipal Noyamakita Park (Musashimurayama) bushes, acorns from sawtooth and konara oaks… Higashiyamato Park was the first of the Sayama Hills parks to come 15-minute walk from the west exit of Musashi-Yamato Station on Noted for its katakuri flowers, the park also has an experiential learning Enjoy observing the various nuts, fruits, and berries under preservation by the metropolitan government. Its silent the Seibu Railway Tamako Line center for the Musashimurayama schools and a swimming pool (open in as you walk. The autumn colors of the mixed-species 10-minute walk from the Shiogama Jinja bus stop, on the Seibu summer). Autumn woodlands are at their peak in early December. woodlands are an invitation to leisurely enjoyment of nature at its Bus line from the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station to the west fullest. exit of the Seibu Railway Higashimurayama Station Municipal Rokudoyama Park (Mizuho Town Park) Noyamakita Rokudoyama Park covers the largest area of all the Next to the Higashiyamato Park Ireguchi bus stop (stop no. 10) Appreciated for centuries as a venue for cherry blossom viewing, this park is Birds appearing in the satoyama in winter include Metropolitan parks, and offers varied terrain, numerous volunteer on the Higashiyamato Choko Bus line also popular for bird watching in winter. The viewing platform is an excellent the dusky thrush, pale thrush, red-flanked bluetail opportunities, and rich satoyama scenery. way to experience the scenic grandeur of the Sayama Hills. and Daurian redstart. The leaves are fallen from the diverse trees of the woodland, leaving clear sight Sayama Park, Hachikokuyama Park and Higashiyamato Park are For further information about Sayama Park, Hachikokuyama Park or Saitama Midori-no-mori Nature Park (Iruma) lines that are perfect for birdwatching. Enjoy the introduced on the reverse side of this brochure. You are cordially Higashiyamato Park, contact the Parks Center in Sayama Park crunch of new-fallen leaves while strolling in the invited to experience the special features

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