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The area is most commonly used for jogging and cycling due to its tremendous amount of trails perfect for an evening ride. The location also rates as safe placing it on the map for those concerned about venturing off without a teammate. | The area is most commonly used for jogging and cycling due to its tremendous amount of trails perfect for an evening ride. The location also rates as safe placing it on the map for those concerned about venturing off without a teammate. | ||
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| + | The Higashiyamato Minami Park was created and opened to the public in 1986 to serve the need for more recreational sports areas in the city. While this is the parks primary purpose today, it was once part of a US military base in the city. | ||
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| + | * [[Swimming Pool and Playground]] For both young and young at heart, the park is equipped with a large pool and tremendously unique playground. This has served the visitors well as children typically enjoy the playgrounds while adults play their favorites sports. The close distance to the playground makes for easy access to watching them. | ||
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| + | * [[Higashiyamato Minami Park Gymnasium]] The Park Gymnasium is open to every one of all ages. A special building designed to represent authentic [[Japanese]] style; the entire areas look is based off of the idea behind capturing Japanese culture through this building. | ||
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| + | * [[Higashiyamato Museum of History]] Located right off the park grounds, the museum is open to all visitors looking for a piece of Japanese history. The museum has special exhibits dedicated to remembering the war in [[1945]] which took the lives of many and left Japan in shambles. | ||
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Higashimurayama Chuo Park is accessible using the [[Tokyo Rail Lines]] including the [[Seibu]] [[Tamako Line]] and [[JR]] [[Chuo Line]]. After reaching [[Yasaka Station]] there is an estimated 7 minute walk to the park. Public parking is not permitted on the facility. | Higashimurayama Chuo Park is accessible using the [[Tokyo Rail Lines]] including the [[Seibu]] [[Tamako Line]] and [[JR]] [[Chuo Line]]. After reaching [[Yasaka Station]] there is an estimated 7 minute walk to the park. Public parking is not permitted on the facility. | ||
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Higashimurayama Chuo Park Service Center (042-392-7322) | Higashimurayama Chuo Park Service Center (042-392-7322) | ||
| - | *[http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/english/park/detail_03.html Official Site] (English) | + | |
| + | == External Links == | ||
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| + | * [http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/english/park/detail_03.html Official Site] (English) | ||
[[Category:Tokyo Parks]] | [[Category:Tokyo Parks]] | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 7 July 2008
Higashimurayama Chuo Park is located in Higashimurayama city of Tokyo, Japan. The park features a great amount of greenery with trees heavily scattered throughout the park. The scenery is somewhat like a forest with thick brush and beautiful walking trails maneuvering through the luscious landscaping.
For those interested in the recreational facilities in the park there are a few special areas where gate-ball and soccer can be played. This brings in many young adults looking to socialize in the fun and exciting atmosphere.
The area is most commonly used for jogging and cycling due to its tremendous amount of trails perfect for an evening ride. The location also rates as safe placing it on the map for those concerned about venturing off without a teammate.
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History
The Higashiyamato Minami Park was created and opened to the public in 1986 to serve the need for more recreational sports areas in the city. While this is the parks primary purpose today, it was once part of a US military base in the city.
Things to See
- Swimming Pool and Playground For both young and young at heart, the park is equipped with a large pool and tremendously unique playground. This has served the visitors well as children typically enjoy the playgrounds while adults play their favorites sports. The close distance to the playground makes for easy access to watching them.
- Higashiyamato Minami Park Gymnasium The Park Gymnasium is open to every one of all ages. A special building designed to represent authentic Japanese style; the entire areas look is based off of the idea behind capturing Japanese culture through this building.
- Higashiyamato Museum of History Located right off the park grounds, the museum is open to all visitors looking for a piece of Japanese history. The museum has special exhibits dedicated to remembering the war in 1945 which took the lives of many and left Japan in shambles.
Access
Higashimurayama Chuo Park is accessible using the Tokyo Rail Lines including the Seibu Tamako Line and JR Chuo Line. After reaching Yasaka Station there is an estimated 7 minute walk to the park. Public parking is not permitted on the facility.
Contact by Phone
Higashimurayama Chuo Park Service Center (042-392-7322)
External Links
- Official Site (English)