Saitama Midori-no-mori Nature Park

The museum spans 85.5 hectares of land in the Sayama-kyuryo Hills, featuring wooded areas, swamps, and natural landscapes with walking trails for exploration.

The nature park and museum complex opened on July 1, 1995, following local residents' initiatives to protect the natural environment of Sayama-kyuryo Hills.

The site presents traditional satoyama landscapes, showing the relationship between Japanese communities and their surrounding natural environments through educational exhibitions.

Visitors can reach the museum by taking a 25-minute Seibu bus ride from Kotesashi Station to Ogiwara stop, followed by a 10-minute walk.

The park grounds encompass landscapes that inspired settings in the animated film My Neighbor Totoro, connecting natural heritage with Japanese animation.

Location: Iruma

Location: Tokorozawa

Inception: July 1, 1995

Official opening: July 1, 1995

Website: https://saitama-midorinomori.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.78628,139.38406

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03