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▶Climate
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Higashimurayama City is located almost in the northwest of Tokyo, almost in the center of the Musashino Plateau, and is adjacent to Kodaira City, Higashikurume City, and Tokorozawa City in Saitama Prefecture. Due to its easy access to the city center, it has been developed as a bedroom town.
The city retains traces of Musashino, such as scrub forests and rural landscapes, and is a well-balanced residential city that is rich in nature and large parks, yet is also convenient, with nine train stations and access to the city center in about 9 minutes by train.
Although it is located near the city center, it is blessed with lush water and greenery, and has the excellent characteristic of allowing you to enjoy both the convenience of the city and the abundance of nature.
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▶History and Culture
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It began with the development of new fields during the Edo period and has since developed into a rural area.
During the Meiji period, as railways were developed one after another and stations were established, exchanges with neighboring areas became more active and the population increased.
Higashimurayama City was established in 1964, and it soon became a commuter town following the opening of the Musashino Line in 1973.
The city's specialties include "Tamako pears" and "Tamako grapes." The Tamako pear brand is known nationwide, and in addition to varieties such as "Kosui" and "Hosui," rare varieties that are not often available on the market are also grown.
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▶Local communities
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The comprehensive child-rearing support center "Korokoro no Mori" is a place where preschool children and their families can casually play and learn about child-rearing.
"Fureai Centers," facilities with the aim of building local communities and promoting welfare in the area, have been set up in five locations in the city. They are operated by local neighborhood association representatives and volunteer groups, and are managed and operated by local neighborhood association representatives and volunteer groups formed by local volunteers. Local communities are thriving, with centers unique to each area being developed.
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▶Sightseeing & Activities
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One of Higashimurayama's tourist attractions is Kongo-san Shofukuji Temple, which was built 750 years ago and is the only wooden building designated as a national treasure in Tokyo.
The Jizo Festival is held every year on November 11rd, attracting many visitors.
Natural spots such as Hachikokuyama Green Space, which is said to have been the setting for the movie "My Neighbor Totoro," Sayama Green Space, and Karahori River are also places of relaxation for local residents.
Kitayama Park is known as a famous spot for irises, and the Higashimurayama Iris Festival is held there every June.
There are approximately 120 farm shops scattered throughout the city, and they also provide information via an app.
Citizen Industry Festival
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▶Immigration Information
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The area is served by eight train lines, Seibu Railway, Galaxy Railway, and community buses, making it easy to access the city center. Construction is underway to elevate the railway at Higashimurayama Station, the city's gateway, and further development is expected.
The children's medical expenses subsidy system provides full subsidies for infants and small children, with no income restrictions, and partial subsidies for children between the ages of 7 and 15.
The Higashimurayama City Childbirth and Childrearing Support Project offers consultations for pregnant women with specialized staff such as midwives about childbirth and childrearing, as well as baby visits where specialized staff visit women's homes to check on the baby's health after birth. The city has its own comprehensive support system, making it an easy area to raise children in.
