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Izumi-no-Mori (Forest of Springs)

Kanagawa · Yamato · Historic Districts

Japanese name: 泉の森

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WHAT TO DOIzumi-no-Mori (Forest of Springs)

A park in Yamato at the source of the Hikiji River, where marsh and woodland remain.

WHEREKanagawa

Yamato

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A park in Yamato at the source of the Hikiji River, where marsh and woodland remain.

About this place

A green space spreading around Yamato Suigenchi, the source of the Hikichi River in Yamato, and the largest in the city. Its area is about 9 Tokyo Domes; across the national road, the north side is forest and the south side is waterside. There are Shirakashi no Ie, the Folk House Garden and a free campsite, and about 50 species of wild birds, including kingfishers, can be observed over the course of a year. Cherry blossoms can also be enjoyed.

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