Akabane Nature Observatory Park

Akabane Nature Observatory Park is an urban park in Akabane-Nishi featuring restored natural landscapes with springs, ponds, and wooded areas planted with native trees. The grounds contain several distinct natural zones that visitors can explore as they walk through the space.

The site was formerly part of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force military installation before being converted into a public park in 1999. This transformation allowed the land to become accessible to the public and its natural landscape to be restored.

The park keeps traditional rice paddies and an acorn forest as working parts of the landscape, helping people understand how farming shaped the local area. Walking through, visitors see these elements in use and get a sense of how people once lived off the land here.

The park is walkable from Akabane Station's West Exit or Motohasunuma Station, each about a 13-minute walk away. Both access points are well-marked, making it easy for visitors to find their way in from either direction.

The park contains a Forest of Peace area recognized as a tangible cultural property, valued for its role in the local community. This special designation sets it apart and highlights how the place matters to the neighborhood beyond being just a park.

Location: Akabane-Nishi

Official opening: April 1, 1999

Address: 東京都北区赤羽西5丁目

Website: https://city.kita.tokyo.jp/d-douro/bunka/koenichiran/akabane.html

GPS coordinates: 35.77336,139.70981

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05