2026 Kanagawa Prefectural Fisheries Technology Center Freshwater Experiment Station Full-Day Course

The Kanagawa Prefectural Fisheries Technology Center Freshwater Experiment Station (神奈川県水産技術センター 内水面試験場), on the banks of the Sagami River in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, is a prefectural facility that studies river and lake fish. The visitor walkway is open on weekdays (Monday-Friday) 9:00-16:00, and admission is free. In the calm atmosphere unique to a research facility, you can observe river fish at leisure — a hidden-gem waterside outing known only to those in the know. Nearby spreads Sagamigawa Shizen no Mura Park (相模川自然の村公園), free to enter, where you can also enjoy riverside strolls and a visit to a traditional old farmhouse. It is closed on weekends, holidays, and the New Year period (12/28-1/3), making this a one-day course perfect for a weekday outing.