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Takizawa Forest Park/Nature Center

Takizawa City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery

    A vast forest park and a bird-watching forest within it. The natural forest, which is a mix of coniferous and broad-leaved trees, is home to a variety of animals, including the fictive flycatcher, great tit, and squirrel, making it a paradise for creatures. Regular nature observation sessions are held on the third Sunday of every month. Binoculars are available for loan for free, so feel free to participate. Nearby are Iwate Prefectural University, Industrial Culture Center, and Umakko Park Iwate.

    Location
    1533-1 Sunagome, Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture 020-0605
    Business Hours
    9:00～16:30
    Closed
    Every Tuesday (the next day if it is a public holiday), year-end and New Year holidays
    Price
    free
    Inquiries
    nature center
    Phone number 019-688-5522
    Website
    https://takizawa-fp.studio.site/Open in new tab
    Other
    *Please contact us in advance if you are planning to use the facility for a group.
    Parking available
    【access】
    Route 1: Morioka Station → [10 minutes by conventional line] Takizawa Station → [30 minutes on foot] Takizawa Forest Park/Nature Center
    Route 2: Takizawa IC → [5 minutes by car] Takizawa Forest Park/Nature Center
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