Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park

Musashi Kyūryō National Government Park is a forest park spanning 304 hectares with woodlands, ponds, wetlands, and grasslands between Hiki and Yagii in Kumagaya. The grounds are divided into different sections, some with designed gardens and others with more natural landscapes to explore.

The park was established in 1974 and was Japan's first National Government Park, marking a milestone that commemorated 100 years of the Meiji era. This founding showed the nation's new commitment to nature conservation and public recreation following modern standards.

The park features several areas designed in the traditional Japanese garden style, where natural landscapes blend with carefully planned recreational spaces. You can walk through these thoughtful arrangements and see how water, plants, and pathways work together.

The park has multiple entrances and is easy to navigate on foot, with paved paths for accessibility and picnic tables scattered for rest. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow plenty of time for longer explorations, as the different sections are spread across the grounds.

The grounds feature Ponpoko Mountain, a large outdoor trampoline area, along with about 23 different play structures including a pirate ship. This playground attraction draws families with children and is less known than the park's garden sections.

Location: Namegawa

Inception: July 22, 1974

Official opening: July 22, 1974

Part of: 100 Best Urban Parks in Japan

Address: 〒355-0802埼玉県比企郡滑川町山田1920

Website: https://shinrinkoen.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.08630,139.37000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20