Kitamoto Nature Observation Park
Kitamoto Nature Observation Park, which extends over30ha, is designed as the Urban Ecology Park in Saitama
Prefecture. It is also the studying field for the Saitama
Nature Study Center. It is playing an important role as
the vital base of the ecological network to protect
endangered species and effectively conserve nature inSaitama prefecture, as well as creating a place for theresidents of our prefecture to relax. The park covers
various scenery like woodlands, wetlands and grasslands,
where there are habitats for many wild animals, birds, frogs, insects etc.

Approximately 1,700

species of insects and 160 species of wild birds can be found in this park. Get our seasonal guidebook, enjoy nature hikes and get close to nature!
Date of establishment:
July 1st 1992
Established by:
Saitama prefecture (Department of Greenery, Nature and the Environment)
Designated Independent Management:
Ecosystem Conservation Society – Saitama (From April 2006)
Location:
Kitamoto city in Saitama prefectureArea:
The planned area is 32.9ha. Currently 26.7ha have been completed.
Major Features:
Nature trails, Saitama Nature Study Center, Biotope model area, public toilets, parking area (forapproximately 100 cars)

Saitama Nature Study Center
Saitama Nature Study center is located inside the Kitamoto Nature Observation Park. This facility
works as a visitor center, and provides you useful information that helps you to deepen yourunderstanding of nature. You may want to come the Nature Study Center first, and then explore
the nature in the park. We recommend you to visit the center first of all and then step out into thepark. We hope that you will find and experience the nature from another point of view that you
haven’t expected.
Interpreters are always welcome you at the Nature Study
Center. Please feel free to ask any questions about nature.
Nature Study Center has variety of programs for kids, youth,
college students, adults, and groups of all ages.
Nature study training
・ Short tour
・ Nature game and activities
・Biotope model area
Around the center building we have created a pond and planted alder trees as an example ofbiotope creation to promote the idea. By creating biotopes around school, office or factorybuildings, you can call back the birds, frogs or insects, which have declined or once disappearedfrom your local area.
・Nature Q&A Theatre
Try “nature quiz” and learn more about the nature. An English title version can also be shown nowfrom 2012.
・Exhibition
Welcome to Kitamoto Nature Observation Park(Nature in Kitamoto)You can enjoy and learn by various exhibitions about the unique parts of Kitamoto Nature
Observation Park and see a huge variety of creatures living in woodlands, grass field andwaterfront in each season.
View PointYou can see the extensive prospect of the park from viewpoint on
second floor. Field scopes are available for viewing wild animals.
・Library & Information Booth
Collect more information through books and computer.
・Craft Room & Experimental Laboratory
You can use this room for craft works, making specimen, microscopic observation etc. Tools andequipment for those uses are available.

Information
Open Hours 9:00a.m. -5:00p.m.
Extended Hours 9:00a.m. -7:30p.m. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, holidays during midsummer.
Closed on Mondays
It is open on Monday, in the case that Monday is a national holiday, and it will be closed thenext day. We open extra days during the spring, summer, and winter vacation. Please checkour schedule for the extra days.
Admission freeAccessOur center is located 3.5km away from Kitamoto Station (JR Takasaki Line). From the west
exit of the station, it is about 15 min. by bus (Kawagoe-Kanko Bus), or about 45min. on foot.
A Parking lot is also available for private cars.
Rules and Regulations
The following are not permitted in the park.
・ Releasing wild animals or bringing plants in the park
・ Removing wild animals or plants from the park・ Feeding wildlife
・ Using products which cause fire or smoke・ Littering・ Trespassing on private property
Support us!
There are many kinds of volunteer opportunities such as a park guide, park management,maintenance, display work, clerical work, event coordinating, translation work and etc.
Please call us if you are interested in those activities.
For more information
Saitama Nature Study Center
5-200 Arai Kitamoto-shi, Saitama 364-0026
Tel: 048(593)2891 Fax: 048(590)1039
https://www.saitama-shizen.info
Email: kitamoto@saitama-shizen.info
Saitama Nature Study Center and Kitamoto Nature Observation Park are managed by ECO-SAITAMAECO-SAITAMA; Ecosystem conservation Society-Saitama

http://www.eco-saitama.or.jp/