Shimin-no-Mori

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Due to the impact of the typhoon that occurred in 2019, the use is currently restricted, such as closing some garden roads in Asahina Kita Shimin-no-Mori, Shimin-no-Mori, and Ara Izawa Shimin-no-Mori, and Ara Izawa Shimin-no-Mori. Thank you for your understanding.

Shimin-no-Mori is a system that preserves Yokohama City's unique green space, which started in 1971, protects and nurtures greenery, and uses it as a place for citizens to relax. Thing.
As of April 1, 2023, 47 locations (approximately 553ha) have been designated.

• Ordinance Article 7 to create and nurture a green environment (Ordinance No. 47 of June 1973, recently revised June 25, 2010 Ordinance No. 33) (outside site)
• Yokohama City Shimin-no-Mori Installation Project Implementation Guidelines (Recently Revised March 1, 2021) (PDF: 245KB)

Specify an area that can be used safely as a place for citizens to walk and relax, mainly on land of approximately 2ha or more, mainly covered with forests. In addition, we may be able to specify farmland integrated with forest land. After submitting the “Shimin-no-Mori Designation Application (Agreement) Form” from the landowner, please sign a Shimin-no-Mori contract for more than 10 years between the landowner and the mayor for those that meet the standards.

We pay green tract of land upbringing incentive money from city at the end of every year. In addition, a lump-sum payment will be made at the time of the renewal contract. (Since incentives, etc. are subject to tax, you must report to the tax office.)
Property tax and city planning tax are reduced.

Even after designation, we would like landowner sequentially for daily maintenance. City maintains while considering not to break natural scenery such as walking paths and open space. It will take about two years before the start of maintenance, we will conduct local explanations, form a protection society, and examine the city's maintenance plan and maintenance management plan.
After opening the park, the park green space office will respond to the management of dead trees along the garden road and open space and facility inspection, etc. We ask the "Shimin-no-Mori Protection Association" formed by local residents.

If designated as Shimin-no-Mori, development and changes in the character of the land are prohibited. In addition, when we perform ownership transfer, right setting, discussion (consultation proposal form) with the mayor is necessary.

• Forest Guide Map for Shimin-no-Mori / Fureai Forest

• Welcome center

We have set up "Welcome Centers" at five locations in the city to transmit forest information and convey its appeal.
We also distribute forest guide maps for contact with Shimin-no-Mori.

Green and park page