Unique Parks

Kaishu Katsu reportedly passed by the pond on his way toward Ikegami Honmonji when Yoshinobu Tokugawa asked him to negotiate with the new government troops in 1868.
Late in 1891, Kaishu established his second house “Senzokuken” near the pond and deepened his friendship with old acquaintances including former shogun retainers through literary activities.

Graves of Kaishu Katsu and his wife

Kaishu Katsu loved Senzokuike deeply.
In accordance with his wishes, he now rests by the pond.
The tomb of Tamiko, his wife, was later relocated here from Aoyama Cemetery.

Stone monument of Takamori Saigo with a poem inscribed on it

After the death of Saigo, Katsu mourned him and erected the monument for him at his own expense.
A Chinese poem written by Saigo when he was sent to Okinoerabujima Island is inscribed on the front side, and that by Katsu on the back side.

Senzokuike Rental Boat

Visitors can watch the views in all seasons and water birds in the pond.
Three types of boats are available (cycle, swan, and row)

The largest park in the city with various sports facilities, including a field athletic course.
There is a space to play in the water in the Heiwa-no-hiroba and you can fish in the “Hyotan-ike (a pond shaped like a gourd).”

A camping ground with charge is best for picnic with three types of location available: stream, mountain, and grassland.
At the waterscape square with a carillon and a fountain, beautiful melody is played three times a day.

The only public seaside park in Tokyo where the Omori Kaigan in the old days is re-created.
A white sand beach stretching over about 400 meters is good for playing in the water or gathering shellfish, crabs etc. on the seashore.
With a natural space and playground equipment, this is a good spot for all family members to enjoy together.

Experiencing canoe

A canoe class, unusual in Tokyo, is also provided.Feel free to join in.

A seaside park close to Haneda Airport with a camping ground (reservation required), artificial sandy beach, and dog walking. The park is alive with families when on holiday.
You can see airplanes taking off and landing closely. This is the best spot for taking pictures of airplanes.

Familiar as a “Tire Park.”
In addition to monsters and robots made of old tires, there is a lot of tire-made playground equipment.
A huge dinosaur, 8 meter tall from foot to head and 20 meter long from head to the very end of the tail in particular, is very popular among kids.
At the outset, the park not only got much attention in Japan but also was introduced overseas such as in the U.S. and Australia. Many kids are still seen playing madly with tires on weekdays and over the weekend.