◆Zelkova trees line the Babadaimon Gate
Legend has it that in 1062 (Kohei 5), Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Yoshiie, father and son, donated seedlings, and later, in the early Edo period, Tokugawa Ieyasu donated a riding ground and planted seedlings, which is said to have led to the present day. It is the only row of zelkova trees designated as a national natural monument.
◆ Notice Board
This was a key transportation point where the Koshu, Kawagoe, and Sagami Kaido roads intersected, and a notice board where notices from the Edo Shogunate were posted remains. It is located within the fence of the Okunitama Shrine's temporary shrine.
◆Koanji Temple
Koan-ji Temple (Soto sect), designated as a Tokyo Metropolitan Historical Building, is said to have been named by Ashikaga Takauji in hopes of peace. Even today, the temple's impressive mountain gate and an old well known as Benkei's Inkstone Well remain.
◆Bubaigawara Battlefield Monument
In May 1333 (3rd year of the Genko era), a battle between the Nitta army and the Kamakura Shogunate took place at Bubakigawara. The monument was erected in 1935.
◆Local Forest Museum
The main building has exhibits and a planetarium where you can learn about the history, climate, and nature of Fuchu. The vast grounds are also home to seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, hydrangeas, and spider lilies, which are a sight to behold.
Local Forest Tourist and Product Center
If you're having trouble finding a souvenir from Fuchu, head to the Tourist Products Center. In addition to selling agricultural products and local specialty sweets from Fuchu, there is also a cafe that serves dishes made with local ingredients.
◆Local Forest Park
In addition to sports facilities such as a baseball field, soccer field, general gymnasium, and general pool, there are also barbecue areas, a traffic amusement park, and a grassy area. In July, Ohga lotus flowers bloom in the landscaped pond.
◆ Statue of Lord Yoshisada Nitta
This statue of Nitta Yoshisada, who fought in the Battle of Bunbeigawara, depicts the brave figure of Yoshisada brandishing his sword on horseback, and was created by Tominaga Naoki, a recipient of the Order of Culture.
◆Zenmyoji Temple
The temple treasure of Higanzan Zenmyoji (Tendai sect), the iron seated Amida Buddha, was made by swordsmith Fujiwara Sukechika in 1253 (Kencho 5) and is one of the largest iron Buddha statues in Japan. Along with the iron seated Amida Buddha, it has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
◆Okunitama Shrine
It is said that this shrine first enshrined Okunitama-no-Okami as the guardian deity of Musashi Province about 1,900 years ago, and is one of the oldest shrines in Tokyo. It is famous for its blessings in matchmaking and warding off evil. The annual festival "Kurayami Festival" in May is crowded with many tourists.
◆Furusato Fuchu History Museum
This is the place to learn about the history of Fuchu. There is a "Kurayami Festival Video Introduction Corner" and displays of the results of research on Musashi Kokufu, such as earthenware and roof tiles, so everyone from children to adults can have fun learning about cultural assets and ruins.
◆National Historic Site: Musashi Kokufu Ruins (Kokuga District)
This is the remains of the central facility of the provincial capital, which was the political, cultural and economic center of Musashi Province from the beginning of the Nara period to the middle of the Heian period (1,300 to 1,000 years ago). The red pillars have been restored to the location of the original building.
◆Tama Cemetery
Tama Cemetery, Japan's largest park cemetery, is surrounded by lush greenery and looks like a forest park. It is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Approximately 450,000 people are buried there, including many famous people such as Heihachiro Togo, Yukio Mishima, Tekkan and Akiko Yosano, and Inazo Nitobe, including politicians, scholars, and writers.
Former Army Chofu Airfield Shiraitodai Bunker
There used to be around 130 bunkers built to hide fighter planes at Chofu Airfield, which was used by the former Imperial Japanese Army, but now only four remain. They have been open to the public since March 2012.
◆Fuchu Art Museum
The museum hosts special exhibitions introducing various art from Japan and abroad, exhibitions of collections from its own collection, public productions where you can see artists in action up close, and workshops that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Fuchu no Mori Art Theatre
The facility has three unique halls: the Dream Hall, which can accommodate over 2,000 people, the Vienna Hall, which is equipped with a pipe organ, and the Furusato Hall, which is suitable for traditional Japanese performing arts. In addition, there are also meeting rooms and practice rooms.
Prison Work Products Exhibition Hall (Fuchu Prison)
Not only are items made at Fuchu Prison on display, but also items made at prisons across the country are on sale. Miscellaneous goods and everyday items are offered at reasonable prices.
For inquiries regarding opening hours, please contact 042-362-2101 (Fuchu Prison Operations Department).
◆ Musashinomori Park
The surrounding area is covered with the Musashino Forest, offering beautiful scenery. From Furusato no Oka, you can see the Chofu Airport, and on clear days you can see the buildings of Shinjuku Subcenter. This is the starting point for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Cycling Road Race.
Mount Asama
The view from the summit, 80m above sea level, is wonderful, and Mount Fuji can be seen from the ridge. The Musashino Kisuge, the only plant in Japan that grows wild on this mountain, blooms yellow flowers in May. At the summit is the Sengen Shrine.
◆Suntory <Natural Water Beer Factory> Musashino Brewery, Tokyo
It was founded in 1963 as Suntory's first beer factory. "The Premium Malt's" was also born here. On the factory tour, you can see the actual manufacturing process and learn about Suntory's commitment to beer brewing. You can enjoy an experience that can only be had at a factory.
◆JRA Horseracing Museum
In addition to various exhibits about horse racing and horses, there are also experience-oriented devices such as starting gates, making this an amusement museum that can be enjoyed by women and families alike.
◆Kokushi-kan and Ieyasu Palace Historic Site Square
This is a national historic site that symbolizes the history of Fuchu City, where the Musashi Kokufu Kokushikan was located about 1,300 years ago, and where Tokugawa Ieyasu's palace was located about 430 years ago. Here you can enjoy a 1/10 scale model of the Kokushikan and Musashi Kokufu Scope, which uses virtual reality to recreate the scenery of the Kokushikan and Ieyasu's palace at the time.
National Historic Site Musashifuchu Kumano Shrine Tomb
This ancient burial mound was constructed in the middle of the 7th century during the Asuka period (approximately 1,350 years ago). It is an ancient burial mound with a round mound on top of a square mound, known as an upper circle-shaped burial mound, which is extremely rare nationwide. It is the largest and oldest stone-roofed upper circle-shaped burial mound confirmed by excavation surveys in Japan.
