A 1990s era visitors center with lots of interactive displays and hands-on activities. Local crafts in the gift shop. A library corner full of Japanese nature books and magazines. And outside are extensive trails up the hill leading to beautiful observation points. Also, birds of you look carefully.
This is a bird sanctuary next to Awa Shrine. There is a natural history museum and activity hall above the parking lot. Coffee and ( in summer ) ice cream inside. Coffee is self service 100 yen. Corona may have affected availability.
Between the building and the trail up the mountain is an open grassy area ideal for picnics, active children, dogs who like to retrieve balls and frisbees, and so on. Ducks and their ducklings quack and sometimes venture outside their fenced in pond at the foot of the hill. A peacock spreads it's feathers and screaches. Frogs add their bullhorns to the chorus.
really nice small museum with local birds. ideal for kids.
Amazing park
The museum director gave us a detailed and enjoyable explanation about migratory birds and storks. He had taken many photos on his tablet, which showed his love for these creatures. The facility also has a craft room for children, filled with seashells, nuts, and photo frames – even adults wanted to try it!
The mountain is perfect for walks, with several observation decks where various wild birds came to feed. The birds were beautiful. The mountain trails are well-maintained, and there are many observation decks offering views of Tokyo Bay and Mount Fuji. Apparently, it's one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots.
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