Sayama Prefectural Natural Park

Sayama Prefectural Natural Park is a protected natural area extending across several towns northwest of Tokyo. The landscape includes forests, open grassland, and specific zones where spring flowers grow in large numbers.

The protected area was established in 1951 to safeguard the natural landscape near a large reservoir. The region has played a role in supporting the nearby urban area for many decades.

Tea cultivation and silk weaving have shaped the region for generations. These practices remain visible in how the landscape is used and maintained by people living here.

The park is accessible on foot from a nearby train station and features well-marked trails for walking and cycling. The routes accommodate different fitness levels and are easy to follow throughout the area.

One section of the park is known for hosting a very large wild population of spring flowers that bloom early in the year. This represents one of the largest concentrations of these plants in the greater Tokyo region.

Location: Higashiyamato

Location: Higashimurayama

Location: Musashimurayama

Location: Mizuho

Inception: March 9, 1951

Website: https://kankyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/naturepark/know/park/introduction/toritu/sayama

GPS coordinates: 35.76278,139.41694

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00