Discover nature and culture in the forest

Getting here

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Welcome to Nanasawa Forest Park, known for its springrhododendrons and beauty in every season, as well as a varietyof fun events.

Nanasawa Forest Park

Dozens of rhododendron varieties bloom here, especially in therhododendron garden (Shakunage-en) and around the park’s entrance
and open areas. Their gorgeous flowers paint the park in a riot of color
every year between mid-April and mid-May.

By carTomei Expressway

About 20 minutes from the AtsugiICKen-O Expressway

About 25 minutes from the Ken-O
Atsugi IC

Parking
By bus

Hours

From Hon-Atsugi Station on the Odakyu LineTaiyou*Take the bus bound for Nanasawa, Nanasawa Onsen, orKotakuji Onsen and get off at the Nanasawa Onsen
Iriguchi stop. It’s an 8-minute walk from there.
*Take the bus bound for Morinosato via Funako /Chugakko and get off at the Morinosato San-chome stop.
It’s a 7-minute walk from there.

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Nature tours

Experiential nordic walking
Hands-on crafts

Parking fees

From Aiko-Ishida Station on the Odakyu Line

From Isehara Station on the Odakyu Line

Note: Those with a disability
certificate can park for free.
Pay for large or ordinary vehicle
parking and get a discount coupon
towards a day pass to the Higashi
Tanzawa Nanasawa hot springs.

*Take the bus bound for Nanasawa and get off at theNanasawa Onsen Iriguchi stop. It’s an 8-minute walkfrom there.

Park events
Events are regularly held in the park, with themes ranging from healthyliving to hands-on arts and crafts. Some require reservations and/or a fee,so be sure to check before you go.

March–November:
8:30 AM–6:00 PM
December–February:
8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Free except on Saturdays, Sundays,
and public holidays
April–November (the north lotoffers free parking year-round).

*Take the bus bound for Nanasawa Byoin and get off at
the Nanasawa Onsen Iriguchi stop. It’s an 8-minute walkfrom there.
*Take the bus bound for Morinosato via Aikohara Jutaku/ Aina Iriguchi and get off at the Morinosato San-chomestop. It’s a 7-minute walk from there.
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Park rules
Do not pick the plants or disturb
the animals.

Dogs must be kept on a leash.

Fires are only permitted
in designated areas.

Be considerate ofother park visitors.

Click here for
events andseasonal
information

Contact us
Park administrator

Park Administration Office, Kanagawa
Prefectural Park Association〒243-0121 901 Nanasawa, Atsugi TEL.046-247-9870

http://www.kanagawa-park.or.jp/nanasawa/

Roads and Urban Section, Atsugi Public Works
Office, Kanagawa Prefecture〒243-0016 2-28 Tamuracho,Atsugi TEL.046-223-1711

Experiential forest therapy walk (hammocks)

Kanagawa Prefectural Park

Nanasawa Forest ParkThe rhododendrons of Nanasawa

Park Symbol: Owl

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Outdoor Stage
This semicircular stage
has a radius of 7 metersand can be used formusical or dramaticperformances.
Reservations required.

Oyama Hiroba
This open grassy
area offers views ofMt. Oyama and theTanzawa Mountains.

Athletic Playground
Located in the trees and fullof athletic equipment aimed
at elementary school
students, this is the perfect
spot for children to play.

Great picnic spot!

One-no-Sanpomichi(One trail)This park trail runs north-south throughthe forest. There are some slightelevation changes, but it also offers
views of Yokohama Landmark Tower andEnoshima Island from the Momiji
Observation Deck.

French hydrangea

Japanese green
woodpecker
Mori-no-Kakehashi
Don’t miss the elegant
arched design of oursignature bridge. It’s lit
at night during the fall
and winter months.

Yoshino cherry(Sakura-no-Michi)

Just show up!

Barbeque Area

Japanese squirrel

Mori-no-AtelierThis hands-on studio uses natural materias found in the Sakura-no-sonogarden to make ceramic art, wood crafts, and more. Walk-in craft and raku
ware experiences are offered on Sundays and public holidays, with a varietyof other programs such as craft workshops held throughout the year.

Seseragi Hiroba

This traditional Japanese-style garden area features brooks babbling throughnatural stones. The Sunsoutei covered rest area features an adorable roundroof, while the Mori no Minwa-kan is fashioned after a traditional Japanesehome and hosts a variety of events, including folktale storytelling and craft
experiences.

We have 25 barbeque sites and can provide everything youneed for a fun and relaxing outdoor meal (you can also bringyour own food). Our charcoal is made in the park’s owncharcoal kiln.
*Open March–November (only on weekends during March)*Reserve your spot online (fee required)
http://www.kanagawa-park.jp/bbq/