Otsukayama Park

Otsukayama Park is a public park in Kita-ku featuring a central windmill building overlooking Ukimagaike Pond, surrounded by cherry and ginkgo trees. The grounds include tennis courts, baseball fields, fishing piers, children's playgrounds, and designated picnic areas.

The park stands on land that was once part of a meandering bend in the Arakawa River before waterway improvements straightened the river's course. This change in the earlier period led to the formation of the current landmass upon which the park developed.

The park displays traditional Japanese garden design with carefully positioned stones and seasonal plantings that shift in color throughout the year. These elements create a balanced composition of stone, water, and vegetation that visitors encounter along their paths.

The park is easily accessible during the day and has clear entry points for visitors to begin their visit. The different activity zones are well marked, making it straightforward to find the facilities you are looking for.

The park is a key birdwatching destination, especially from mid to late November, when various waterfowl species pass through during their migration. The pond attracts many photographers during this period who want to document the passing birds.