Nature
Sawada Yusuichi (Sawada Pond)
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This area is home to array of valuable plant and animal life. The soil in the area consists of a thick layer of sand with a semi-impermeable layer of sedimetnary mudstone below. This geological structure means rainfall causes water to build up in the soil and create a pond.
Sawada Yusuichi Nature House (Sawada Pond Nature House)
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The Nature House is a base for observing the rare ecosystems of Sawada Pond from up-close. Guided-tours to this normally protected conservation area are conducted on weekends and national holidays between April and November.
Hitachinaka Nature Forest
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This forest is composed mainly of Japanese red and black pines. The forest floor is also home to a diverse range of mosses and lichens. Visitors can observe a variety of species such as kingfishers and waterfowl visiting the pond.
Dune Observation Walkway
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This area preserves the unique landscape and plant life of the dune ecosystem, allowing visitors to see a range of coastal plants. Park volunteers help to conserve this unique coastal landscape by caring for the area’s rare flora.