Zenpuku-ji River Green Space — Attraction in Tokyo

It is very long , I call it the Nile Valley of Tokyo , it's So Unique , right in the center of West Tokyo , I have never seen anything like it in my whole life , it has a forest of trees stretching from Ogikubo almost to Honancho in a series of vast parks interlaced with residential areas. I came across it by sheer accident back in 1999 , I couldn't believe my eyes , I had seen very few signs indicating that it even existed , I remember seeing a clump of woods in the distance and kept following the river to see where they ended but they never did , I just kept walking and walking for an hour , crossed Itsukaichi Dori and they kept on going , it seemed like no end in sight ! Finally I had to turn back. The next afternoon I started earlier and ended in Wadabori Park by the Big Pond and it still kept going. I had to turn back that afternoon and it took me another hour walking back! Finally the next day I took my Bike and arrived at Wadabori Pond , then it was a very isolated place , I discovered this small clump of houses in the middle of the park , People were living in them and were running this small open air restaurant called The River Side , it was like a little village in the middle of nowhere in this forest near the pond in The Middle Of Tokyo !!! What a Spectacle ! Unbelievable ! They were Friendlier than most people in Tokyo , very isolated and Country like. Near the pond I found this Circular Tent and met a man living next to the pond . I just could not believe my eyes ! About 5 years later a parking lot was built and the place was like any other park and more people came ! But before it was like walking in the Wilderness. One Day with my bike I finally rode my bike to the end almost to Honancho and in so doing discovered another very isolated wooded area. A park of Great Surprises...

Great place to cycle along the river off the main roads, or go for a run and enjoy spacious lawns, parks and childrens playparks and exercise areas. Some parts are under construction but still is a great way to find a restorative green space in Tokyo. Best between the area of Seibi Bridge (済美橋) and Nishi Tabata...

A lovely park for walking. It runs along the Zenpukuji River which looks like a canal. The park has several play areas for children. Probably the highlight is an excellent bike training park for kids. Children can ride on miniature roads with stoplights, underpasses, train tracks and...