Kawagoe & Hiki · Nature
Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
A day of flowers, woodland and bicycle trails.
Opened in 1974 as Japan’s first national government park, this roughly 304-hectare landscape mixes wooded hills and ponds. Enjoy adventure playgrounds, a 17-kilometre cycling route and seasonal flowers, from spring tulips to autumn kochia and colourful leaves. Winter illuminations add another seasonal attraction.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- From Shinrin-koen Station (Tobu Tojo Line), take a bus to Namegawa Chugakko, then walk about 5 min to the South Gate; direct South Gate buses also run on weekends and holidays
- From Tokyo Station
- About 110–145 minTokyo Station → JR Yamanote Line to Ikebukuro → Tobu Tojo Line to Shinrin-koen → bus to Namegawa Chugakko → about 5 min on foot to the South Gate; direct gate buses also run on weekends and holidays
An estimate for the transport shown, including transfers and walking. Waiting times and congestion vary; check a route for your departure time.
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- Opening hours
- March–October 9:30–17:00; November until 16:30; December–February until 16:00. Closed at New Year, on selected Mondays and for January maintenance. Check the calendar for seasonal closures and evening openings.
- Admission
- Adults, including high school students: ¥450; ages 65+: ¥210; junior high pupils and younger: free. Parking, bicycle rentals and other services cost extra.
- Time to enjoy
- Half a day
- Best time
- Spring flowers and autumn foliage and kochia
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
Reference photo and illustration
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