Kanagawa-Prefecture Higasitakane Forest Park

A site of village at Yayoi era was found in this park. Surrounding Shirakashi forest (assumed to be 150 years old) is a plant treasury which is very valuable in aspect of science. It is specified to be a historical site and a natural monument of Kanagawa prefecture.


Address
Kawasaki-City Miyamae-Ward Kamiki-Honcho 2-Chome
Getting there
Take a JR train of Nambu line to "Musashi-Mizonokuchi" station. And take a City bus of route "Mizo 15", "Mizo 16", "Mizo 17", "Mizo 18" or "Mizo 19" to "Shinrin Koen Mae" stop.
Area
10.6ha
Facilities
Visitor Center, Swamp Plant Garden, Ancient Plant Garden, Picnic Square, Grass Area, Nature Observation Square, Kids Square and Parking Lot
Main Attractions
* A natural monument specified by Kanagawa-Prefecture "Shirakashi forest in Higashi-Takane" (2.8 ha)
* A historical site specified by Kanagawa-Prefecture "Higashi-Takane Iseki" (1.3 ha)
* Swamp Plant Garden
* Ancient Plant Garden
* Flowers and Trees Square Observation Platform
* Hydrangeas (June to July)
* Community of Tsurifune-sou and Mizosoba (September to October)


Contact

Higashi-Takane Forest Park Visitor Center
214, Kawasaki-City Tama-Ward Ikuta 4-25-1
phone: 81-044-854-0801
Kanagawa-Prefecture Kawasaki River Improvement Office
phone: 044-932-7211