Ushiku Nature Observation Forest

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Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / KashimaArea

This forest park in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture was created as part of a project to establish areas for making use of nature for local residents and was opened in 1990. Nature observers are permanently stationed in the park who provide the latest information on what's happening on its grounds. From plants to animals, visitors can come in contact with nature in the park in a variety of ways, including the park's centrally located Nature Center and its animal exhibits and activity corner, a beech (chinquapin) forest, owl forest, and Japanese hare hill. The Nature Center loans out binoculars and magnifying glasses and also holds events such as birdwatching and animal care classes for children.

Spot details

Address: Ibaraki Pref. Ushikushi Kessokuchou 489-1 Map
Area: Tsukuba / Tsuchiura / Ushiku / Kashima Area
Phone: 0298746600
Hours: [Feb.- Oct.] 9:00-16:45 (Entrance by 16:00)
[Nov.- Jan.] 9:00-16:00 (Entrance by 15:15)
Closed: Monday, The next day of Public holidays, New Year's holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(80spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Hikari Station)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

自然が残されている

Reviewed : 2019.09.11

今や東京のベッドタウンと化している牛久ですが、駅から離れると自然を味わえます。おいしい空気を吸いながら散歩ができました。
自然を感じながらウオーキング

Reviewed : 2019.05.20

日曜日の朝10時前に到着。すでに第1駐車場は2/3がうまっています。そんなに人気なの？と思いながら森の中へ。新緑の季節、目に優しい樹々。5月とはいえ気温が高く、日向では汗ばみ、木漏れ日が心地よい中、地図を見ながらウオーキング。広葉樹林の落ち葉でフカフカな森の道。膝や足首に良さそう。鳥のさえずり、カモの泳ぐ池、メダカやアメンボのいる小川、河童がいる沼。そして森のにおい…残念ながら肥やしのにおい...
ゆっくりできます

Reviewed : 2017.05.24

GW初日、晴天でしたが周辺道路も駐車場も空いてました。魚の展示と無料の遊具、遊歩道で十分楽しめました。散歩感覚で気楽に訪問できます。