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Arakawa Nature Park

Coordinates: 35°44′28″N 139°47′10″E / 35.741°N 139.786°E / 35.741; 139.786
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Arakawa Nature Park
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LocationArakawa, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Area61,068 square metres (15.090 acres)
Created26 April 1974
Public transit accessMachiya Station 35°44′28″N 139°47′10″E / 35.741°N 139.786°E / 35.741; 139.786

Arakawa Nature Park (荒川自然公園, Arakawa shizen koen) is a park in Arakawa, Tokyo. It was first opened in 1974, and is built on artificial ground placed over the Tokyo Mikawashima Wastewater Treatment Plant.[1] The park features a garden, playground, bicycle track for children, baseball field, and tennis courts.[2] In 1982 it was selected as one of the 'New Tokyo 100 Views.'

Facilities

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  • Tennis courts
  • Athletic corner
  • Wildflower area
  • Swan pond
  • Omurasaki Observation Garden — Japanese emperor butterflies can be seen here in the summer
  • Insect observation garden — Various beetles can be seen here in the summer
  • Waterfront open space
  • Observation platform

Access

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Arakawa Sizen Park".
  2. ^ "Toden tram tour of Tokyo neighbourhoods".
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