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Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
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Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota

Meagan Henry July 8, 2020July 16, 2020

In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…

Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB
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Bite-Size Experiences Nearby – 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB

Meagan Henry July 6, 2020July 16, 2020

It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…

Kyodo No Mori Park
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Kyodo No Mori Park

Deena Brunson September 23, 2019July 16, 2020

One of my favorite things about Japan is the beautiful parks that are tucked all over. This park had been…

Sayamaike park
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Sayamaike park

Deena Brunson July 28, 2019July 16, 2020

This park is 10 min from west gate and 20 min from east gate by car. You can see the…

Okutama Fishing Center
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Okutama Fishing Center

Deena Brunson July 1, 2019July 16, 2020

My husband loves to fish and after being in Japan for almost a year and not fishing, I knew it…

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Higashiyamato South Park

Angela Vaillant August 24, 2018July 16, 2020

Higashiyamato South Park is a place where history meets fun. Only 15-20 minutes from the East gate it is a…

Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi
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Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi

YokotaTravelEditor July 8, 2016July 20, 2020

The Kawaguchiko Herb Festival takes place in mid-June through early July. You get to see a beautiful view of Mt.…

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Kinchakuda Park, Spider Lilies

Nexon October 20, 2014July 7, 2020

Sometime between mid-September and the beginning of October, Kinchakuda Park boasts a world-class Spider Lily (Lycoris Radiata) exhibit. The vast sea…

Fukiage Iris Park – Ome
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Fukiage Iris Park – Ome

YokotaTravelEditor June 15, 2013July 8, 2020

Located less than 2 kilometers from Shiofune Kannon in Ome, Fukiage Iris Park is a lovely place to take a…

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Wakagusa Park in Ome

Straus February 21, 2013July 11, 2020

At Wakagusa park in Ome there is a nice assortment of outdoor play sets and a pool with a lazy…

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Fussa Roller Slide Park

Straus October 14, 2012July 15, 2020

This is a small roller slide park, great for an hour of play just outside the supply gate.  There is…

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Ome Roller Slide (Kabokuen Park)

YokotaTravelEditor June 27, 2012July 15, 2020

This is a great outing for families, and only about 11km from Yokota. The slide is said to be 300 meters…

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Koganei Park & The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

YokotaTravelEditor October 13, 2011July 15, 2020

This park, on Itsukaichi Kaido and just 15.5 km from Yokota, features large grassy fields, deep woods and cherry trees.…

Obstacle Course Park – Noyama Kita
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Obstacle Course Park – Noyama Kita

YokotaTravelEditor June 19, 2011July 20, 2020

Children will swing like monkeys in this sprawling, well-equipped park. It’s less than three miles from the East Gate and…

Showa Kinen Park – Tachikawa
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Showa Kinen Park – Tachikawa

YokotaTravelEditor November 21, 2010July 8, 2020

Showa Memorial Park (Showa Kinen Koen) This is a massive, lovely park with bike and walking paths, a lake for…

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Jindai Botanical Garden

YokotaTravelEditor November 15, 2010July 15, 2020

The Jindai Botanical Garden is worth a visit year-round because it always has flowers in bloom, but the best time…

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Kichijoji- Inokashira Park

YokotaTravelEditor November 15, 2010July 15, 2020

Inokashira Park is famous for its cherry blossoms and I can see why!  The cherry trees arch high over walk…

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Map of Mizuho walks, Sayama Hills park and Noyama Kita

Straus September 29, 2010July 15, 2020

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