Kyōdo-no-Mori Park

Kyōdo-no-Mori Park is an open-air museum located along the Tama River with traditional Japanese buildings relocated from different areas. The grounds feature residential structures, gardens, and a gymnasium alongside spaces for workshops and craft demonstrations.

The park was created to preserve traditional structures from different time periods that faced demolition in their original locations. The relocated buildings represent distinct architectural styles and construction methods that evolved throughout Japan's history.

The relocated buildings throughout the grounds represent different regions of Japan and show how people lived in various periods. Walking past these structures gives visitors a direct sense of the construction methods and daily life from those times.

The park is easy to walk through with clear pathways between the buildings and adequate parking and restroom facilities. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the grounds, especially if you want to look inside the historical structures or watch craft demonstrations.

The Shukei Pond contains around thirty varieties of lotus that bloom during summer and fill the water with delicate flowers. This quiet corner of the grounds offers a peaceful escape while you explore the historical buildings nearby.