The park occupies a portion of the historical Chofu Airfield site used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
A portion of the park served as a key venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, specifically for the cycling road race events.
The park contains a specialized memorial plaque dedicated to the history of the Chofu Airfield.
It maintains a direct physical connection to the adjacent Musashinonomori Sports Plaza, which hosted badminton and fencing events during the 2020 Olympics.
Musashino-no-mori Park is a sprawling green space adjacent to Chofu Airport, recognized primarily for its unobstructed views of aircraft landing and taking off. The park is built on land formerly occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army's Chofu Airfield. It features extensive open lawns, paved walking trails, and several multi-purpose sports facilities. The layout is divided into various sections, including zones dedicated to rugby and soccer fields. Because of its proximity to the airport, the park provides unique low-altitude plane spotting opportunities. The grounds connect with neighboring parks like Nogawa Park, creating a larger continuous green corridor. It serves as a local hub for jogging, cycling, and family recreation in the western suburbs of Tokyo.
The perimeter fence line facing the Chofu Airport runway provides the clearest view of incoming aircraft.
Bring a blanket or mat, as the large, flat grassy areas are perfect for picnics while watching airport activity.
Check the Chofu Airport flight schedule online beforehand to ensure you arrive when smaller aircraft are active.
Wear comfortable walking shoes if you plan to traverse the paths connecting this park to the neighboring Nogawa Park.
Do not attempt to cross into restricted airport fence areas; do not use drones within the park grounds.
Keep noise levels low near residential boundaries; properly dispose of all trash as there are limited public bins.
