Tama Kyūryō Prefectural Natural Park

The park spreads across rolling hills, forests, and open spaces in western Tokyo's landscape. Multiple walking trails cross the terrain, allowing visitors to explore different sections of the grounds.

The park became officially protected as a natural preserve in 1950, marking an important step in Tokyo's conservation efforts. This designation helped secure the hills and forests for future generations.

The name comes from the Tama Hills, which have inspired Japanese poets and writers for centuries. Walking through the area, you sense why these hills captured the imagination of people throughout Japan's cultural history.

Information boards along the trails explain the local plants and animals found here. The park is accessible during daylight hours and can be entered from several different points.

On clear days, visitors can spot the distant Chichibu Tama Kai National Park from here, even though they remain within Tokyo's city boundaries. This rare combination lets people experience two different protected areas from a single vantage point.

Location: Tokyo

Inception: November 23, 1950

GPS coordinates: 35.66000,139.41000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47