Birdsong　and the sound of streams soothe the soul at Nonoshita Mizube Park in Nagareyama, “the closest forest town to central Tokyo.

Hello. I am “Kotaka” living in Otakanomori. How are you all doing?

It is still hot　and humid even though summer is not yet in full swing,　and “Kotaka” is feeling a bit battered these days.

Oh, it’s hot, hot, hot!

If I had a “door to anywhere” I would feel like going to Karuizawa　or Hokkaido right now.

Is there any nice place nearby where we can cool off, be healed by nature,　and relieve stress? I really don’t know!

Oh! Oh! Oh, by the way!

There was a nice place just around the corner, wasn’t there? Oh no, I forgot. Let’s go there right now!

I’m going for a quick “kotaka” watering. If you like, I can show you some of the best places to go with me!

To get there, take the Nagareyama Green Bus bound for Minami-Kashiwa (Matsugaoka/Nonoshita route) departing from bus stop No. 5 at the west exit of Otakanomori Station.In case you are wondering, there is a Green Bus in this direction approximately every 30 minutes.

Ah, here they come. Isn’t this a very nice bus, the same color as the “Kotaka”?

Please check the timetable below.

From Otakanomori via Toyoshiki Station, get off at Nagasaki Elementary School Entrance. The ride takes about 15 minutes.

From there, the destination is about a five-minute walk away.

We arrived in no time. This is ”Nonoshita Waterside Park,” a favorite park of ”Kotaka”.

This park recreates the atmosphere of a stream using part of the conduit at the ground level of the Kita-Chiba water conduit from which the Tone River is drained.

Here, where the water is gushing out vigorously, is the source of the creek in the park.

Many families　and couples are enjoying themselves in the park. Let’s take “Kotaka” into the river as soon as possible!

It’s so cold　and very comfortable! The river is shallow　and the current is calm, so you can enjoy it safely.

Oh, yes, when I come to visit this park, I feel as if I have come to visit various tourist attractions.

Here, look at this. Doesn’t this angle look like Azumino? Within 30 minutes from Otakanomori, you will feel like you have traveled to Nagano Prefecture.

The name of the trip is “Intentional Travel” where you pretend you have been there!

This angle is Oze!

Let’s fantasize that next time you come to Kushiro Marshland!

It’s so nice. The clear water of the creek, the sound of the babbling brook, the chirping of birds, the soft sunlight filtering through the trees　and the gentle breeze, it’s perfect!

This time it is Biei, isn’t it?

It was amazing! In an instant, I felt as if I had been to every tourist destination in Japan. Nagareyama has the “Door to Anywhere,” doesn’t it?

It is very nice!

Originally, if you want to play in the water in such a creek, you need to go to the headwaters of the river.

For example, for the Tone River, you have to go to “Minakami” or for the Arakawa River, you have to go to “Chichibu”, but we are very happy to have such a creek close by where we can play in the water.Moreover, unlike a natural river, this is a managed man-made stream, so it is relatively safe to play in without the risk of sudden flooding or landslides caused by sudden heavy rains.But be careful not to take your eyes off your little ones.

There is a wonderful father and son happily wading through the water plants looking for something.Huh? What are we looking for?Let’s have a look at the “kotaka” up close! The father skillfully catches them and puts them in the tank.Up close, it was full of crayfish, long-handled shrimp, and small fish.It is so wonderful to see various creatures living in a man-made river!

I really enjoyed my imaginary trip. It is one of the places where you can feel the catchphrase of Nagareyama City, “the closest forest town from the city center.

Well, now that my body has cooled down, it’s time to go home.In case you are wondering, there is a parking lot at the park, but it only holds about 10 cars and fills up quickly, so it would be more reliable to come by bus.

The above information was shared by “Kotaka”, who says that there are options like this if you want to take a “fantasy trip” that will make you feel like you are on a trip in Nagareyama.

You can also take a cab back to Toyoshiki Station on the way home.Let the app call them to come here.

タクシーが呼べるアプリ GO《ゴー》

Well, I will see you soon.