Hikarigaoka Park Bird Sanctuary

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is a protected area for wild birds in one corner of Hikarigaoka Park. The woods and pond, which people do not enter, are viewed quietly from a hut with observation windows. It is so still that you would not think it was a park near the city center, and if you listen closely, only birdsong fills the air. In summer, thick foliage makes birds harder to spot, but that brings the fun of searching by sound, and children stay focused for surprisingly long. The open days and hours are fixed, so check before visiting.

Tips

The open days and hours are limited, so be sure to check in advance. The rule inside is no loud voices. Binoculars widen the fun, but you can see plenty through the observation windows without them. Mosquitoes appear in summer, so bringing insect repellent makes the visit more comfortable.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. Earlier within the open hours makes it easier to encounter birds

Access & map

〒179-0072 東京都練馬区光が丘４丁目１−１