Eniwa Park

What it is

• A municipal park established in 1958.
• Created from land once a Hokkaido Development Commission ranch.
• Features sports facilities and primeval forest.

What to see

• A 400m track and field stadium with 538 seats.
• Primeval forest covering half of the park area.
• Headwaters of the Yukamboshi River.
• A 350-year-old Mizunara oak tree.
• Archaeological remains from Jomon and Ainu cultures.
• Wild birds like the Kurotsugumi.

When to go

• Winter for 1.5 km and 3.5 km cross-country ski courses.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.