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Koshiba Nature Park
Last Updated September 10, 2024
[Important Notice]
About playground equipment problem of "playground of all"
There was a problem with the swing with the harness of "Minna no Playba", and it was temporarily removed on September 6.
This product is a playground equipment installed in accordance with the safety standards of the industry (JPFA), etc., but in response to this case, the manufacturer is currently reconfirming the safety standards and will be reinstalled when safety is confirmed.
Manufacturer's homepage link
Safety of swings with 3-link support (Kotobuki Co., Ltd.) (external site)
Congestion of parking lots
Currently, it is used by a very large number of people, and the parking lot is very crowded mainly on weekends.
Please use public transportation as much as possible.
Please use nearby parking lots such as Marine Park when it is full. For safety, please refrain from waiting for parking on the street.
About mist setting for heat control
A mist device was installed in the park as a measure against summer heat.
The mist runs from 10:00 to 17:00. (The operation may be stopped without notice due to weather or other reasons.)
Click here for the installation status of mist (PDF: 1,145KB)
Overview of Park (1st Area)
Koshiba Nature Park maintains the site of the U.S. Forces Koshiba Oil Saving Facility in Japan, which was returned in 2005, as a wide-area park.
The first area, which opened in September 2023, features a spacious grassland plaza and a landscape of sea cliffs. The park has flat terrain, and there is an inclusive playground equipment open space in the center (playground equipment open space aiming to be available to everyone regardless of disability).
■Location: 116-2, Nagahama, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi
■Area: Phase 1 area approximately 12.5ha (of which approximately 11.6ha has been opened)
■Major facilities: Playground equipment open space, grassland open space, multipurpose open space, parking lot, toilet, etc.
We have installed vending machines at two locations in the park.
About the installation position and appearance of vending machines (PDF: 1,492KB)
Transportation guide
■Train: A 10-minute walk from Sachiura Station on the Seaside Line
■Bus: Get off at the municipal bus 321 system "Nagahama Hall-mae" 1 minute
■Car: 103 paid parking lots
Parking fees, etc. (Yokohama Green Association) (outside site)
[Please cooperate with the left-turn entrance and left-turn exit of the parking lot! ]
From Sachiura IC, go south on National Route 357. Turn right at the Kanazawa Shibamachi intersection. Turn right at the Shibamachi intersection.
Please turn left and enter the parking lot.
Brochure
Koshiba Nature Park Phase 1 Area Pamphlet (PDF: 2,033KB)
Map in the park
Koshiba Nature Park Phase 1 Area Park Map (PDF: 2,448KB)
About play of all (inclusive playground equipment open space)
In the center of the park, there is "Minna no Playground", the first inclusive playground equipment open space in Yokohama City (playground equipment open space aiming to be available to everyone regardless of disability).
In maintenance, we asked opinions from people with disabilities, groups of their supporters, experts, special support schools, etc. and designed them. In addition, we heard opinion from "town development promotion meeting of Yokohama-shi welfare" comprised of citizen, affiliate, company, learning experience person.
■Usage time (closed outside hours)
From April to October 8:30 to 17:30
From November to March 8:30 to 16:30
※Some or all may not be available even during the usage time due to bad weather or inspection.
Please check with Southern Parks and Greenery Project Coordination Office for the latest situation.
※Since November 2023, we have been conducting usage surveys. (irregular).
We may ask you for a questionnaire survey, etc., so please cooperate.
The Yokohama Municipal Higashi Matano Special Needs School PTA, who asked for their opinions in the maintenance, compiled a video of the situation when they checked the site. Please refer to the inside of the park.
About the use of multipurpose open space
Koshiba Nature Park Multipurpose Plaza is a facility mainly for local organizations operating in Kanazawa Ward. It can be used for softball (adults / boys), rubber-ball baseball (boys), soccer (boys), ground golf, etc. Coordinating the use is performed by the Koshiba Nature Park Multipurpose Plaza Management and Management Committee, which is formed by local people.
It can be used by individuals when there is no group use. Please follow the rules.
About recruitment of multipurpose open space registration group (PDF: 714KB)
Multipurpose open space use rule (excerpt) (PDF: 274KB)
About future maintenance
Koshiba Nature Park is vast at about 55.8ha in total, so it is maintained in three phases.
Maintenance is proceeding in accordance with the basic plan formulated in July 2014 and the basic design based on the basic plan.
Koshiba Nature Park Basic Plan (PDF: 1,290KB)
Koshiba Nature Park maintenance summary figure (basic design) (PDF: 603KB)
Others
Background to Return and Parking (Urban Development Bureau Base Countermeasures Section)
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Inquiries to this page
Green Environment Bureau Park Green Space Business Division (about maintenance)
Telephone: 045-671-4611
Telephone: 045-671-4611
Fax: 045-671-2724
Email address: mk-koenjigyo@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Green Environment Bureau Southern Parks and Greenery Project Coordination Office (Management and Use)
Telephone: 045-831-8484
Telephone: 045-831-8484
Fax: 045-831-9389
Email address: mk-nambukoen@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 860-887-358