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Mizuho 2nd
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Mizuho 2nd
Junior High School
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Youth Soccer ● Koshinkan
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Kamikitadai
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Haijima
Itsukaichi
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Chuo
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Shin-Ome
Kaido Road
Seibu
Haijima
To Tokorozawa
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Seibe Shinjuku
Tamagawajosui
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Kodaira
Takadababa
Seibu Shinjuku
Tachikawa
Akihabara
Ochanomizu
Shinjuku
Hachioji
Tokyo
Tama
Monorail
Chuo Line
By train: take the JR Chuo
Line from Shinjuku, transfer to
the Hachiko Line at Hachioji
Station and get off at
Hakonegasaki Station
Time required: 80 minutes
By car: exit the Chuo
Expressway at the Hachioji
Exit and proceed about 12
kilometers or exit the Ken-O
Expressway at Ome and
proceed about 3.5 kilometers
Hamuradanchi-nishi
Hinojidosha-higashimon
Nanbu Line
Yokohama Line
Saitama Prefecture
Mizuho-machi
Deai-no-tuji
(Crossroads)
Bunkano-mori Forest
Rokudoyama Park
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The park, which has a water
shield pond and jogging
course, is a place for
townspeople to relax. The
adjoining Sky Hall has halls
of various sizes complete
with audio and stage
equipment.
Mizuho is famous for the
production of Tokyo Sayama
Tea. It takes pride in being the
largest producer of tea in Tokyo
Prefecture. From many years
ago, people have said Shizuoka
tea has the best fragrance, but
Sayama tea tastes the best. Its
taste, derived from a delicate
blend of sweet and astringent
leaves, is highly appraised. It
can be purchased at stores in
Mizuho and other locations.
②Nagaoka Greenhouse
Complex and Cyclamen
Road
⑧Matsubara
Chuo Park
Boasting the largest output of
cyclamen in Tokyo Prefecture,
production is centered in the
Nagaoka Greenhouse Complex
located along the Iwakura
Kaido Road. Besides cyclamen,
colorful flowers such as
gerbera daisies and primula are
grown throughout the year.
They can also be purchased
and sent anyone in Japan.
Mizuho is famous for the
production of Tokyo Sayama
Tea. It takes pride in being the
largest producer of tea in Tokyo
Prefecture. From many years
ago, people have said Shizuoka
tea has the best fragrance, but
Sayama tea tastes the best. Its
taste, derived from a delicate
blend of sweet and astringent
leaves, is highly appraised. It
can be purchased at stores in
Mizuho and other locations.
③Sayamaike
Park
⑥Ishihata-shindo
Hiking Trail
One of the 50 scenic spots along
the Tama River, this park is the
only place in Mizuho where
visitors can commune with
water. With an area of
approximately 1.5 hectares, the
park contains three ponds that
possess a different character
each: a nature observation pond,
a pond contained within a
garden and a fishing pond. Many
birds such as kingfisher and
spot-billed ducks can be seen.
Containing a row of cherry
trees in the vicinity of the
5th Elementary School, this
trail is one of seven that lead
to Mount Rokudo. The
cherry
trees
bloom
exquisitely in the spring.
Many people use it for
hiking. The other six trails
have something different to
offer and are worth a visit.
④Rokudoyama
Park
⑦Azusami
Tenjin Shrine
The 13-meter tall observation tower
located at the 192-meter tall point of
the mountain offers a view of Mount
Fuji, the Chichibu mountain range and
skyscrapers in Tokyo’s Shinjuku far in
the distance and overlooks the Sayama
Hills, whose landscapes change with
the seasons. The park is also a favorite
cherry blossom viewing location and
has been selected as one of Modern
Tokyo’s 100 best scenic spots.
An old shrine that was
registered with the Imperial
Household in the Engi period,
it was the main shrine for the
Murayama district. According
to its records, Kazusanosuketakamochiou rebuilt it in 890.
Officially recognized and
authorized by the Edo
Shogunate, it is steeped in
history. Every spring, cherry
trees along its approach create
a beautiful tunnel of blossoms.
⑤Oiseyama
Hiking Trail
Sayama Hills
A war memorial greets those
who climb the long flight of
stairs. A look behind reveals
a panoramic view of the
town, Yokota Air Base at the
end of street to east of town
hall and Mount Fuji and the
mountains of Okutama on
the right.
Taking a break
Tokyo Daruma
Dolls
Tokyo
Sayama Tea
With a long tradition, Tokyo
Daruma dolls are also called
Tama Daruma. They are
hand made with wooden
models.
One
unique
variation is a daruma that
resembles a manekineko (a cat that serves
,
as a shop s charm for
prosperity).
Mizuho is the foremost
producer of Sayama tea
in Tokyo Prefecture.
While Shizuoka tea is
recognized for its color
and Uji tea recognized
for
its
fragrance,
Sayama tea beats them
both when it comes to
taste, which is highly
acclaimed.
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Cyclamen
The Nagaoka Greenhouses grow all sorts of
flowers year round.
Among them, Mizuho is
proud to be the largest
producer of cyclamen in
Tokyo Prefecture.
Murayama
Oshima Tsumugi
These traditional cloth
aprons worn over
kimono, are one of
Japan,s top three
tsumugi fabrics and
have been designated a
traditional craft by Tokyo
Prefecture and the
Minister of Economy,
Trade and Industry.
Made of pure silk, they
are refined and elegant.
The hills offer a different
face each season that
change depending on the
weather: blooming flowers
in the spring, fresh green
leaves in early summer,
colorful foliage in the
autumn and snow covered
branches in winter. They are
the home to many birds,
because they still retain their
natural
surroundings.
(photo: the view from Mount
Komagata Fuji)
Town Events
⑨Fresh House
Fresh produce is available at
reasonable prices at this market
run by local farmers. It is gaining
popularity for the large variety of
products in stock. The market
also sells special hand made udon
noodles made with Sayama tea.
Hours: 9:00am~5:00pm (9:00
am ~ 4:00 pm between
November and March) *Closed
on Tuesdays, but open daily
from May through September
TEL: 042-557-4564
⑩Koshinkan
The former Hosobuchi home acquired by
Mizuho has been refurbished into a
community education center. The first floor
has a tatami-style room for tea ceremonies
and a coffee shop. The second floor has a
large room for salon concerts and
exhibitions. Located on the grounds is an old
storehouse, which has a permanent exhibit of
treasures owned by the Hosobuchi Family.
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Mizuho s Local Products
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JR Hakonegasaki Station: 042-557-0049
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Contact numbers of major public transportation
Published by the Town of Mizuho
Date of first publication: March 2002
Date of revised publication: September 2004
Planning & production: Mizuho Industries Promotion Section
TEL: 042-557-7633 URL: http://www.town.mizuho.tokyo.jp/
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Walking in Mizuho
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Yakumo Shrine
Byoin-mae
Musashino Police Substation
Shinjuku
●Bus and Taxi Companies
Seibu Bus: 042-524-5421
Tachikawa Bus: 042-557-5771
Toei Metropolitan Bus: 0428-23-0288
Keio Taxi: 042-553-9966
Mizuho Nogei
High School
Musashino police substation
Fujimidaira 2-chome
Shinmeidai
Tokyo Prefecture
Asama Shrine
Mizuho Junior
4
High School
Mizuho
View
Park
Benzaiten
Mizuho
Library
Shimo-Morooka Park
Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park
(Sky Hall)
Nagaoka 1-chome
● (Local Museum) Ishihata Park
Shimo-morooka
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Memorial
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View of Promenades
Obikiyama
Hakonegasaki North
Ishihata-shindo
Chamber of Commerce
Matubarainari Shrine Kokudo-jujiro
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Hiking Trail
Police
Substation
Matsubara chuo-koen
Hiking Trail
Enfukuji
and Industry (Tourist Association)
Mizuho Christian
Temple Hakonegasaki
Mizuho
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Matsubara Central Park
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School
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2nd Town Tennis Court
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Mizuho 4th 文
Deity
Suga Shrine
Ishihata-kami ●
Elementary School
Yoshinodake-jizo
Police Substation
Deity Ishihata
Mizuho
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Hamura Animal Park
Azusamiten Shrine
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Sayama Shrine
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Tozenin Temple
Local Access Map
Ken-O Express
Nagaoka Police ●
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Sakura Matsuri
Natsu Matsuri
A cherry blossom festival that takes
place every year in the beginning of April
in Rokudoyama Park, a place known for
its cherry blossoms. The festival has
many attractions including a hiking rally.
(traditional summer festival)
For information call the Mizuho
Tourist Association
TEL: 042-557-3389
Every year in the middle of July,
traditional floats and portable shrines
are paraded through the town’s
streets. The traditional festival music
played on flutes and drums and the
spiritual shrines combine to create
an exciting festival atmosphere.
Local Industries Fair
Summer Festival
Every year in the middle of
November, local industries and
farmers display and sell their goods.
Visitors can receive free saplings and
browse at a flea market.
Every year in mid-August, the area
around town hall turns into a carnival
with vendors and all sorts of
attractions.
Hours: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm *Closed on Mondays,
the first Tuesday of each month, public
holidays and the year-end new-year holidays
TEL: 042-568-1505
⑪Fresh Land
Nishitama
This facility boasts a thoron
natural spa.
Hours: 10:00am ~ 10:00pm
*Closed on Mondays and
from December 29 to
January 3
Admission: 800yen (adults),
400yen (children)
TEL: 042-570-2626
For information call the Mizuho
Town Industries Promotion Section
TEL: 042-557-7633
For information call the Mizuho
Tourist Association
TEL: 042-557-3389
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Gorinsama-no-kakinoki
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Sayama Shrine
Nishikubo Marsh ②
Mizuho Nogei
High School
Byoin-mae
Mizuho Hijiri
Nursery School
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Ishihata Clinic
Yoshinodake-jizo Guardian Deity Water Service
Administrative Office
Deai-no-tsuji ⑥
Ishihata Hall
Suga Shrine
Satoyama Traditional House
Azusamiten Shrine
Ishihata
Police Substation
Suga Shrine
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Zenshouji Temple
Osanai Playground
Fukushoji Temple (left photo)
Kinryu-zan Fukushoji is an old Rinzai Sect Zen temple
that was founded more than 600 years ago. Its
headquarters is Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura. The
powerful local Murayama Tosanokami Clan restored
the Kannon worship hall built halfway up the mountain.
It is said the present structure was rebuilt in 1841. Built
in the unusual shumoku-zukuri style, the hall’s coffered
ceiling has pictures of flowers, herbs, birds and wild
creatures and a thinly colored dragon.
Tarayo Holly Tree (right photo)
The temple grounds contain a rare holly tree. Back in
the days when there was no paper, people would write
letters on its leaves. It is said the word “hagaki,” which
means post card, was derived from this custom.
Katakuri-no-yu Hot-spring
Museum of History and Folklore
Nozomi Welfare Center
for the handicapped
Southern Hiking Route
Seven Hiking Trails
Lake Sayama
Peripheral Road
Mizuho-tonogaya
Kishi 保
Nursery School
Prefectural Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park ④ (Kishitambo Paddy Field)
Visitors can experience
farm work as it was done
many years ago in the
area that straddles
Mizuho and neighboring
Musashi-murayama. Rice
paddies have been
recreated from natural
springs that flow along
valley from the hills. A
building modeled after a
farm residence from the mid-Edo Period is
a visitors’ center at which people can try
various farming methods and learn about
culture and the environment. Old-fashioned
“kodaimai” rice is grown here and visitors
can plant, make scarecrows, harvest and
experience how people used to live in the
mountains.
Prefectural Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park ⑥ (Leisure Forest / Adventure Forest)
This area on the wooded slope of
a hill is home to an orienteering
course. There are 24 different
activities with fun names such as
leaping frog and the spider web’s
attack. With access from the trail
that encircles Lake Sayama,
following the course leads to the
Musashi-murayama Municipal
Noyamakita Park.
Izumi
Kindergarten
Syuku
Public Restroom
Public Restroom with
Wheelchair Access
Seiganbashi-higashi
Bus Stop
Midorino-mori Museum
Boundary
Vantage Point
Juniso Shrine
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Choenji Temple
Mitsugi
Convenience Store
Noyamakita-Rokudoyama
Park Boundary
Shinkeiin Temple
Shichisho Shrine
Parking Lot
Murayama Dainisho
Musashi-murayama Kokou-kita
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Nursery School
Kumano Shrine
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Yokota
Risona Bank
Musashi-murayama Municipal Noyamakita Park ⑦
Seven Hiking
Trails start
here
① Oiseyama Hiking Trail (photo: starting point at war memorial tower)
Visitors can fish in a pond in the park’s central area.
Past the pond are rice paddies for hands-on learning
that are surrounded by woods famous for their dogtooth
violet colonies. Water from this valley eventually flows
into the Karabori River. Incidentally, water exits
Sayama Pond into the
Zanbori River, which flows
into the Tama River, and
the Karabori River flows
into the Arakawa River.
Adjoining the park is the
Musashi -murayama City
Museum of Local Folklore
and Katakuri-no-yu, a
recreational spa.
There are seven hiking trails that go
in the direction of Rokudoyama
Park. The Oiseyama Trail has a first
order triangularation point located
at 194 meters above sea level.
Other trails have scenic viewpoints
and orienteering courses for the
entire family. They connect to both
the northern and southern hiking
routes and are substantial exercise
by themselves.
② Takaneyama Hiking Trail starting point
③ Dainichiyama Hiking Trail starting point
① Oiseyama Hiking Trail
The highest of all seven trails with an
elevation of 194 meters
② Takaneyama Hiking Trail
This trail is best for access from the north.
③ Dainichiyama Hiking Trail
Along the way, visitors can pick mikan
oranges in the autumn.
④ Tennoyama Hiking Trail starting point
⑤ Daizaka Hiking Trail starting point
④ Tennoyama Hiking Trail
An easily traversed trail that is perfect for
cycling.
⑤ Daizaka Hiking Trail
Tea fields can be seen between wooded
areas.
⑥ Ishihata-shindo Hiking Trail
Famous for being lined with cherry trees,
it’s a great cherry blossom viewing spot.
⑦ Obikiyama Hiking Trail
⑥ Ishihata-shindo Hiking Trail starting point
⑦ Obikiyama Hiking Trail starting point
Hikers can see early summer greenery and
autumn foliage as the trail goes between
mountains.
To Lake Sayama & Lake Tama
Noyamakita-Rokudoyama
Park Gate
Shindo
Legend
Musashi-murayama
Noyamakita Park
Fukushoji Temple ② Tarayo Holly Tree ③
1st School Lunch
Service Center
Katakuri-no-yu
Kishi
Leisure Forest
Adventure Forest
Rokujizo
Rokujizo ⑤
Also known as yakiba, this location has
stone images of the six Jizo saviors of
the helpless. Three pairs of jizo face
different directions. According to an
inscription on the rear, they were erected
through donations collected by
worshippers from four villages such as
Nakafuji, Yokota, Mitsuki and Kishi, who
chanted Buddhist invocations after 51
people died from dysentery, which raged
between August and November 1898,
and were cremated at this location. The
park office is located nearby.
Rokujizo
Noyamakita Park
120 min.
Kishitambo
Paddy Field
Enfukuji Temple ①
Leisure Forest / Adventure Forest
Ise Shrine
Kishi
times are approximate
A newly erected dazzling gate
welcomes visitors to this temple.
The grounds host a daruma doll
market every January and a
hozuki Chinese lantern plant
market every June. Of the nine
Tokyo Daruma doll makers in the
San-Tama District, five are
located in Mizuho. Although the
market at Enfukuji is small in
scale, all Mizuho doll makers
show their wares. (also located
on the southern hiking route)
General Playground
4th Seniorsﾕ Hall
Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park
Park Office
Mizuho-ishihata
Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park
Lake Sayama
Peripheral Road
30
min.
Rokudoyama Park
Enfukuji Temple
10
min.
Kishitanbo
Paddy
Field
Mizuho Daiichi-shogakko
Northern Hiking Route
Hakonegasaki Sta.
The tract of land that stretches from the hills south
of Mount Rokudo is the Tokyo Prefecture
Noyamakita Rokudoyama Park. This park, located
on the western edge of the Sayama Hills, has a
total land area of 260 hectares and is the
prefecture’s largest. It has forests, fields and
natural settings that strongly retain and aim to
preserve remnants of country life from many years
ago. A trail running along a ridge encircles Lake
Sayama and provides access to many places
within the park. Its easily traversed trails have
ample direction boards and rest rooms located
along the way. This course includes a hot spa
where hikers can relax.
Panoramic view
from halfway up the mountain
Ishihata Police Substation
Mizuho-musashi
Mount Rokudo, which literally means six roads, was
named many years ago because a road that connected
with the Joshu Region and six roads used by people
who lived in villages at the base of the Sayama Hills
met at this location. Proceeding in the direction of the
Takaneyama Hiking Trail from Deai-no-tsuji, brings
hikers to the Koshinto (stone tower) (photo: Koshinto in
the vicinity of Deai-no-tsuji), which doubled as a
signpost and still stands today surrounded by hackberry
trees (also located on the southern hiking route).
Fukushoji Temple
Shoto
Kindergarten
Southern Hiking Route
Suga Shrine
Ishihata-kami
Police Substation
Lawson
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Mizuho 5th Sakurazawa
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Juraku Welfare Center
for the elderly
Ayumi Welfare Center
for the handicapped
Tachiyama Jizo
Kannondo
Amidado Temple
Takita-yatsu Valley
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When spring comes to Rokudoyama Park, its
cherry trees all blossom at once and their
beautiful falling petals greet many visitors.
Climbing the park’s symbolic observation
tower gives a commanding view of Sayama
Hills as they change year round, including
early summer greenery and exquisite autumn
foliage. A stage hosts musical and choral
performances whose beautiful melodies
resonate throughout the forest. Suited to its
name, this is a place for all sorts of cultural
activities.
Ishihata Park
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Mizuho-machiyakuba
Iriguchi
Culture Forest &
Rokudoyama Park
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Hakonegasaki
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Central Hall
Gymnasium
Times
Fire Department Mizuho
7-Eleven
Post
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Hakonegasaki Sta.
Town Hall
Hakonegasaki
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Clock
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Sky Hall
Mizuho Junior High
Mizuho Town Library
Mizuho Kyo-do Museum
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Lake Sayama
Deai-no-tuji
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Sayamaike Park
A walk from the museum
visitors’ center through tea fields
down a farming road and a
thicketed path brings hikers to
the Nishikubo Marsh. This area
has marsh paddies where oldfashioned “kodaimai” rice is
grown. Hikers can walk on a trail
that encompasses the marsh.
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Asama Shrine
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Koshinkan
Youth Soccer
Town Stadium
Saitama
Midorino-mori
Museum
Oyado Marsh
Juichimen-Kanzeon (11-faced deity of mercy)
Sayamadaira
Fujisan
Fujisan-iriguchi
The road in front of the Koshinkan Community Center is the
Nikko-Kaido Road. While most people consider the road from
Edo (presently Tokyo) to Nikko via the Senju Bridge, Furukawa
and Kanuma to be the Nikko-Kaido Road, this road is also called
the Nikko Kaido Road because the Hachioji Sennin-doshin,
protectors of Toshogu Shrine, traveled this route. It is also called
the Nikko Flank Road. The protectors traveled this road more
than 1,000 times. (photo: intersection with Ome Kaido Road)
Miyakoinari Shrine
Suitengu-iriguchi
Takane-shita
Takane-shinden
Fujisan
Christian Church
This huge tree that stands 14
meters tall and measures 2.1
meters around at eye level is a
local attraction. It is said a small
shrine at the base of the tree was
erected in the mid-Edo Period by
the Hosobuchi Family, one of the
first settlers of the Mount Fuji
area, to enshrine its ancestors.
Until recent, it stood on the
grounds of a residence, but in
renovation work to make Mount
Fuji Park, this tree was moved
here as a symbol of the park and
has been admired by people as
Gorinsama-no-kakinoki
(persimmon tree).
Follow directional markers when hiking in this area
Nishikubo-Kannon Deity
Northern Hiking Route
Tea field at the foot
of the hills
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Fujihara
Nishikubo-Kannon and Izumo-iwai Shrine ③
Southern
Hiking
Route
Izumoiwai Shrine
Suitengu Shrine
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Saitama Midorino-mori Museum
After walking about 20 minutes from Rokudoyama
Park on the Sayama Lake Trail, which circles
Sayama Lake, hikers arrive at the Saitama
Midorino-mori Museum. This is an outdoor
museum that contains rice paddies made from
natural springs, marshes and natural settings on
the north side of the Sayama Hills. It has trails
that take hikers through forests and fields.
Oyato Marsh
The Oyato Marsh spreads as soon as hikers
descend into the valley from the Sayama Hills
ridge. The marshlands contain marshes where
dragonflies can be seen in summer and autumn.
The museum visitorsﾕ center, which has displays
on nature found in the Sayama Hills, is located
here.
Rokudoyama Park
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Saitama Midorino-mori Museum and Oyato Marsh ①
Nishikubo-Kannon
This temple houses a goddess of mercy to which people pray for safe
childbirth. The tree which produces thatch on the temple grounds is more
about 800 years old and has been designated a
natural monument. A religious ceremony called
“kanehari” takes place on the first day of each
month and August 17.
Izumo-iwai Shrine
Steeped in tradition, this shrine was the head of
the five Iruma shrines classified in the Engishikijinmyocho, a list that rated shrines endorsed by
the Emperor during the Engi period. This
Miyadera area is the birthplace of Sayama tea. A
monument that gives praise to this achievement
has been erected on the shrine grounds.
Sunkus
The Town of Mizuho is a gateway to the Sayama Hills
Trails extending to all points in the Sayama Hills
depart from the summit of Mount Rokudo in Mizuho
times are approximate
Miyadera
Elementary School
Taishido Temple
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15
min.
Lake Sayama Peripheral Road
5
min.
Syamaike Pond
45
min.
Sayama Shrine
5
min.
Koshinkan
15
min.
Nishikubo Marsh
20
min.
Museum Information
20
min.
Gorinsama-no-kakinoki
60min.
Nishikubo-kannon, Izumo-iwai Shrine
Saitama Midorino-mori Museum
Museum Entrance
Lake Sayama Peripheral Road
30
min.
Rokudoyama Park
10
min.
Enfukuji Temple
Hakonegasaki Sta.
Northern
Hiking
Route
Miyadera Post Office
Iruma School of Nursing Assistant
Seishoin Temple
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Miyaderanokyo-mae
a green oasis rising in Musashino
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Rokudoyama Park
Hiking trails on the northern side of Mount Rokudo
Park bring hikers through forests in the Sayama
Hills. Trees forming a tunnel that seems it would
protect hikers during light rainfall take on a
different look each time. A river called Kanahorizawa, the upper reaches of the Yanase River, runs
in valley on the right side. This area is important
because it retains the appearance before the
construction of Sayama Lake. Hikers arrive at the
foot of the Sayama Hills after walking through the
Saitama Midorino-mori Museum walking paths.
Here, a location where you can still see scenes
from the past, you can walk leisurely and enjoy a
beautiful view with gently sloping tea fields in the
foreground. Hikers can also visit many places of
local historical importance.