Tamagawadai Park

What it is

• A metropolitan park opened in 1953 on the site of a former water purification plant.
• The grounds contain two large keyhole-shaped burial mounds and eight smaller tumuli.
• A public space managed by Ota Ward covering approximately 66,661 square meters.

What to see

• Seven varieties of hydrangeas planted throughout the botanical garden area.
• An on-site museum displaying artifacts recovered from the ancient burial mounds.
• An observation area providing views of Mount Fuji during the winter months.
• The Tamagawadai burial mound group consisting of multiple historic tumuli.

When to go

• Winter months offer the best visibility for viewing Mount Fuji from the observation deck.
• The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers free admission to visitors.

Getting there

• The park is a five-minute walk from Tamagawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.