The park's name, Shikinomori, translates to 'Forest of the Four Seasons,' reflecting its year-round floral variety.
It preserves a traditional satoyama environment, which is a classic Japanese landscape consisting of a mosaic of forest and agricultural land.
The park contains a dedicated 'firefly stream' specifically managed to foster the breeding of native fireflies.
The layout incorporates steep, natural topographical changes rather than flattened parkland, preserving original woodland contours.
The park serves as an educational site for local schools to study forest ecology and wetland biodiversity.
Shikinomori Park is a 45-hectare prefectural woodland park located in the Midori Ward of Yokohama. The park is characterized by its preserved satoyama landscape, which features diverse forests, wetlands, and open grasslands. It serves as a sanctuary for local flora and fauna, including fireflies in the summer and various migratory birds. The terrain is hilly, consisting of winding walking trails that navigate through dense woods and past managed flower beds. Visitors can explore a large central pond and a sprawling grass field designed for recreation. The park maintains a system of observation decks to view the surrounding greenery. Water features throughout the park support a wetland ecosystem accessible by wooden boardwalks.
The wooden boardwalk overlooking the central wetland area, especially during the blooming of seasonal iris or lotus.
Wear sturdy walking shoes as the terrain includes unpaved trails and significant elevation changes.
Bring insect repellent during the summer months, especially near the wetland and stream areas.
Carry out all trash, as there are very limited waste disposal facilities within the park grounds.
Attempting to navigate the entire park in sandals or dress shoes due to the uneven, natural soil paths.
Open year-round; no specific seasonal closures for the park grounds.
Stay on marked trails to protect the fragile satoyama ecosystem; refrain from feeding wildlife.
