Tokyo

Arakawa Nature Park

A peaceful park in the heart of Tokyo

Niek Ceylan Oct 07, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The pond, viewed from one of the many sides</p>

<p>One of the footbridges that are built around the pond</p>

<p>Another visitor told me that there should be a black swan as well. Unfortunately I haven't got my answer of where the second swan could be</p>

<p>A peaceful sight, specially when it is summery and hot</p>

<p>One example of the symmetrical architecture in the park</p>

<p>He or she might be looking for its soulmate</p>

<p>Stepping stones: regardless of age, excitement guaranteed</p>

<p>One of the many shortcuts throughout the park</p>

<p>Also footbridges can contain symmetrical architecture</p>

<p>If there is some energy left, kids can loose their excitement on this playground</p>

<p>For the grownups this should be the place to gain some energy and cool off from walking around the park</p>

If you ever need to find some peace in metropolitan Tokyo, you could consider visiting Arakawa Nature Park (Mikawashima Park) in Arakawa ward.

This park contains a pond which can be viewed form several footbridges. No need to be bored, since the main tenant is a beautiful white swan, accompanied by a huge family of carp. The rest of the park varies with exciting paths and symmetrical architecture, and enough places to rest and enjoy your view.

This makes the park a place where citizens of Arakawa can come to relax or bring their kids on a Sunday afternoon. Since the park is kid-friendly, containing a playground, a vending machine and several toilets, there is enough to explore for young and old.

Opening hours:
- April-October from 06:00 to 19:00,
- November-March from 07:00 to 17:00.
No admission ticket required.

It's a short walk south-east from Machiya Station (Keisei Main Line), or take the tram to Arakawa-nichome, in front of the park entrance.

Niek Ceylan @niek.ceylan

Interested in countries and their cultures all over the world. There's little I do not like and I try to experience as much as possible, write or film about it and share it with others.