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18 selections of Keihin no Mori attraction selected by a volunteer guide
Last update date April 1, 2024
Illustration: Yoshikazu Iizuka
About 18 selections of Keihin's forest attractions
Sea Shibakoen, which is adjacent to Umishibaura Station, the end point of the Tsurumi Line branch line, is open to visitors by maintaining a part of the factory as a park. A great place to view the Keihin Canal and Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge.
Opening hours: From 9:00 to 20:30
In 2006, during the redevelopment of the company building, an eco-up green space was developed on the premises. We observe natural regeneration without intentionally entering the dragonfly pond. A wide variety of aquatic plants and medaka have already occurred.
The former site of the freight forwarding private line has been reborn as a public green space colored with flowers. There is also a dragonfly pond in the park.
In 2009, a promenade overlooking Yokohama Port and Mount Fuji, an observation deck and Oguro Hill were completed as a public green space (1.2ha) for companies. The 150th anniversary of the opening of the port.
Children from nearby Koyasu Elementary School plant their own seedlings grown from acorns. Companies give lectures on environmental activities to elementary school students.
The site of the freight line, which was active as the artery of the Keihin Industrial Zone, has been reborn as a green oasis. Atsushi of the "Kogen Fund" has been partially maintained. The first forest to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port.
A green space where 9,000 seedlings were planted by citizens in 2004. The view of Tsurumi Tsubasa Bridge in front of you and Boso in the distance is wonderful.
8.Environmental Energy Center Wondership (Tokyo Gas) (* Closed in March 2014)
A hands-on learning facility where you can easily learn from the familiar living environment to the global environment.
The rooftop biotope with coppice forests and ponds is more than necessary, and trees and grass grow naturally. You can also enjoy observation of creatures such as dragonflies and flowers.
9.Toyokohama (Tokyo Electric Power Company Yokohama Thermal Power Station) (*Currently closed)
About 3.5 ha of green space, 60,000 trees are planted, and a lawn open space, a dragonfly pond, and a promenade are set up.
The Yokohama Twin Tower (the exhaust tower of the power plant) offers a magnificent view of 360 degrees from an observation deck 200 meters above ground.
Sanctuary and green garden in the city. You can observe a lot of wild birds. Medaka from Yokohama (wild species) is released into the pond.
In addition to brewery tours, it is popular with many people such as restaurants and seminars. Closed Monday
Regenerate the seaside nature when recreating old seawalls.
We are studying the natural environment born in tidal flats and rocky shores. It is a place where citizens can interact with the sea.
At the time of the embankment construction, the environment was improved with the remaining tidal flats. Many creatures such as crabs and fry are inhabited.
At the estuary of the Katabira River, brackish waters affected by the tides and waves create a waterside environment that is rich in nature from waters to land, and also inhabits marine plants such as crabs, goby and gokai.
The headquarters building was in operation in 1935 as Japan's first integrated vehicle production plant.
Inside the museum, there are exhibits of successive engines and how cars move. A historic building certified by Yokohama City. In addition, Japan Victor Company's first factory facade has been certified.
Sozo Kurokawa, who was worried about the weathering of the raw wheat case (1862), which began modern Japan, built a monument in 1883. Registered cultural property of Yokohama City.
The reference museum is a private museum in 1994, where Takeo Asami collects and displays domestic and foreign materials related to the barley incident. Please contact me before you visit.
At the time of the opening of the port, the defense base of the port where the cannon was placed. The earth and sand of Gongenyama was used for the landfill.
The surrounding landfills progress, and a part of the stone wall reminds us of the remnants of the time.
The natural forest called "Bronze Mountain" is designated as a prefectural protected forest wildlife sanctuary.
At the top, there is a bronze statue of So Ichiro Asano, an entrepreneur who has been reclaiming the Keihin Industrial Zone, and still watches the Keihin Industrial Zone.
There are tabunoki (270 years old, 18m height) of city designated famous tree Furuki and ginkgo (170 years old, 18m height).
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Green Environment Bureau Park Green Space Department Environmental Activity Business Division (in charge of greening)
Telephone: 045-671-3447
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