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The Tama Nature Trail is a 4.2 km trail located in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Yomiuri Land-mae Station on the Odakyu Line to Inada Tsutsumi Station on the JR Nambu Line.
This is an easy hiking course that even beginners and families can walk.
Established in 1972, it is the first nature trail in Kawasaki City.
The trail passes through the natural surroundings of Tama Hills.
Along the way, there are many historical sites and attractions such as the Agricultural Technology Support Center, Jufukuji Temple, Ozawa Castle Ruins, and Sugayakushido Hall, allowing you to fully enjoy nature and history.
This time, we will introduce the route (approximately 1 km) from entering the Tama Nature Trail from Yomiuri Land-mae Station on the Odakyu Line to the road facing Yomiuri Land Amusement Park, Nippon Television Ikuta Studio, and Tokyo Verdy Practice Range.
The starting point is Yomiuri Land-mae Station on the Odakyu Line.
After exiting the ticket gate, cross the pedestrian bridge and exit to the north exit.
After crossing the pedestrian bridge and exiting to the north exit, cross the pedestrian crossing and find a path to the right (center of the photo), so take that path.
When you see a sign that says “This is a dead end”, go to the right.
There is a stylish cafe along the way.
Let’s proceed according to the guide signs.
We have arrived at the entrance to the Tama Nature Trail.
Now, let’s walk along the Tama Nature Trail.
As you can see in the photo, the Tama Nature Trail is very well maintained.
After walking for a while, you will come to a fork.
If you go straight, it’s a flat trail, but since you’ve come all the way, let’s take the stairs on the right and take the forest course.
The course is surrounded by a forest rich in nature and climbs up a hill, but the path is well-maintained and easy to walk even for families.
After about 5 minutes of climbing, you will reach the top.
There is a somewhat open view at the top, and you can see the cityscape through the trees.
There are also tables so you can take a break or have lunch.
Descend from the top and return to the trail.
The route is well-marked, so you can walk safely without getting lost.
I can now see the streets where I couldn’t see the trees.
I’m back on the trail.
From here it will be a bamboo forest course.
One of the highlights of the Tama Nature Trail is that you can walk through a beautiful bamboo forest.
Speaking of bamboo groves, Sagano in Kyoto is famous, but this bamboo grove is just as beautiful.
Once the bamboo grove ends, the path turns into a path through fields and mountains. There are no particular ups or downs here, and you can walk on a flat road surrounded by nature.
After walking for a while, you will arrive at the Tamami Fureai no Mori.
Tama Bi Fureai no Mori is a natural park along the Tama Nature Trail.
The area is approximately 16 ha, and the nature of the Tama Hills has been preserved.
If you come in spring, you can also see the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
As soon as you leave Tamami Fureai no Mori, you will immediately reach the road.
This is the route we will introduce this time. Turning right on this road will take you to Nippon Television Ikuta Studio and Inada Tsutsumi Station. If you go left, you can go to Yomiuri Land.
The route we introduced this time is a 1 hour and 30 minute walk at a leisurely pace.
The Tama Nature Trail takes on a variety of expressions depending on the season.
You can enjoy nature in each season, such as cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in spring, green trees in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter.
It is also home to many creatures such as wild birds and insects, and you can observe nature up close.
There are mountains that can be climbed in about 5 minutes and bamboo forests, so I think it’s a lot of fun to walk around.
Please enjoy nature to the fullest on the Tama Nature Trail.
