At the center of the park, there is a park center that serves as both a management office as well as an exhibition facility Remnants of the castle during the Warring States Period can be found throughout the park. At the 水の苑地, you can find a fountain and at the 花の苑地, you can find a garden terrace with herbs and perennial plants. Photos provided by: Sagamihara Tourism Association

The vast classical Japan garden covering over 175,000 square meters was opened by Hara Sankei, a businessman who made a fortune with the Japanese silk trade. Rinshunkaku, the Three-Storied Pagoda of Old Toumyouji are amongst the properties designated as Important Cultural Properties by the Japanese government. The garden is also a famous viewing spot for plum and cherry blossoms, azaleas, and autumn leaves. Business hours are extended during special events.Experience a traditional Japanese Garden while learning a little history about Mr. Hara Sankeien, the designer. Grab a brochure at the entrance to find out which of the historic buildings are currently open for your exploration.Sankeien Garden holds a "Cherry Blossom Evening" from late March to early April every year. During the night event the beautiful lit-up cherry blossoms with a backdrop of historical buildings will take your breath away.

This is a 330-meter long reverse arch bridge connecting the Toriihara area and the lakeside area over the Miyagase Dam. It has been selected as one of the 100 best bridges in Kanagawa, and the view from Toriihara Park is spectacular!

Visitors can enjoy the changes in nature from season to season. There are well-maintained walking paths and grassy plazas, so both children and the elderly can enjoy forest walks to the fullest. Furthermore, the KIMOREBI NO FOREST has been selected as one of the 50 most beautiful forests in Kanagawa. Photo courtesy of Sagamihara Tourist Association

The cherry trees line a 6.2-km stretch from Nishiotake to Horiyamashita (Prefectural Road No. 62, Nishiotake intersection to Prefectural Road No. 706, Shinbashi intersection). This row of cherry trees is the longest in Kanagawa Prefecture, and every spring, the beautiful arches of cherry blossoms delight the eyes of visitors.

From Iiyama Kannon Chokokuji Temple it is about a 25 minute climb to reach the Hakusan Observatory. It is located at the top of Hakusan Mountain on the Hakusan Hiking Course and Hakusan Jyunrei Toge Hiking Course routes. The panoramic view from the 284-meter-high observatory includes Yokohama Minato Mirai on the right, Shinjuku buildings and Tokyo Sky Tree in front, and Mount Tsukuba on the left. We hope you will enjoy the breathtaking and inspiring view.

The approach from the bus terminus to the cable station is lined on both sides with inns and souvenir shops.

The Kuzuha Green Space, which consists of the Kuzuha River, which runs almost in the centre of the Hadano Basin, and a canyon surrounded by abundant greenery, was designated as" Kanagawa's National Trust No. 1 Green Space" in 1987. "Kuzuha no Ie", which is a base for nature observation, was opened in 1998, and visitors can get close to nature and also holds nature observation meetings, seasonal gatherings and nature observation instructor training courses, and various other activities to encourage nature protection. In addition, we are engaged in work to pass on the conservation of the space to future generations through appropriate management such as nature surveys, tree pruning, and mowing.

This dam is situated in the northwestern part of the prefecture, near Higashitanzawa and is the largest gravitational concrete dam in the Greater Tokyo Area. There is a 6 minute long release of water from April through November, every Wednesday, the second and fourth Friday of the month, and every second Sunday of the month. It is done at 11 o'clock and 2 o'clock past noon.

Maedagawa is a clean stream that is 1.4 km long with evergreen and deciduous trees surrounding it. There are many wild birds and water creatures and is a rare promenade in the Kanto area. It is also a part of the hiking course leading up to Mount Ogusu. *Partially closed

Kanagawa Prefectural Center of Flowers and Greenery, Kana Garden is a facility where you can enjoy the Flower Zone, an area filled with seasonal flowers, including a photogenic rose garden and a large panoramic flowerbed, as well as the Agri Zone, a rare feature for a botanical garden, where you can experience harvesting seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers, as well as rice planting and harvesting. Enjoy a picnic or play ball under the blue sky on the spacious lawn! If you're feeling peckish, dine at the Garden Restaurant or enjoy shopping in the facility. This is a place where everyone from children to adults can kick back and enjoy!

This observatory was renovated in 2011. Here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Yokohama's scenery, including Bay Bridge and Landmark Tower.

Children's Nature Park is a large athletic facility which includes Makigahara Chibikko Zoo, where you can touch small animals such as guinea pigs and mice.  In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom all at once, and the view from the top of Sakurayama is amazing.

Along the Tokaido route from Nihonbashi to Kyoto, Mount Fuji is usually seen on the right when heading to Kyoto. However, you can see Mount Fuji on the left at this rare spot, upon the Toriidobashi Bridge located along National Route 1. The scenery of the past is captured in Hiroshige Utagawa’s (Hiroshige Ando) ukiyo-e painting “The Nango Pine Grove with Mount Fuji to the Left” (Nango no matsubara hidari fuji). Pine trees line the avenues of the path leading to the Tsurumine Hachimangu Shrine, leaving some traces of the past.

Itsukushima Shissei Park, in Kanagawa Prefecture, was built to restore and preserve wetland (which is considered rare because of the freshwater produced there). Inside the park, there is a large pond surrounded by greenery. There is a wooden walkway that stretches over the pond, and visitors can freely walk on it whilst enjoying the surrounding plants. Fireflies can be spotted over the pond in summer, which makes the park a popular spot for firefly viewing.

It is said that the 400 black pines by the levee up to the estuary were planted by Ninomiya Sontoku, an agricultural leader of the Edo era, with money he received as rewards from his nursemaid.

The Yokohama English Garden is an English-style garden decorated with a variety of flowers, trees, and plants, with roses, the flower of Yokohama City, as a main motif. From late April to May, 2,800 roses of around 2,200 varieties bloom, with the 50m-long rose tunnel being a sight to behold. Come enjoy near 300 varieties of hydrangeas bloom in June, more than 30 varieties of cherry blossoms in spring, and the garden's signature roses in autumn.

Atop Mt. Karasuo, one can enjoy a fully panoramic view of Hadano city over the San-no-tou Ridge and the mountains of the Omote Ridge, such as San-no-tou and Tonotake. The origin of the name "Mt. Karasuo" is said to have come from an ascetic practitioner on this mountain, who prayed to a crow that flew over during his asceticism for blessings and the fulfillment of his ascetic practices.Please use the "Tanzawa Omote Ridge Traverse Course" as a reference and plan your hike accordingly.Early morning trekking allows you to enjoy a special experience with fewer people and clear air.