Mineoka-maki

This a place with a history. Minamoto no Yoritomo who lost the battle of Ishibashiyama fled to Awa and won the battle against a powerful clan of this area at this very place. In the park, you can exercise together with children in facilities such as the gymnasium and tennis courts, and on open grass areas. You can also see the nomadote (an embankment made to manage wild horses) of Mineokamaki and kido.

A collection and display of approximately 9,000 local materials and cultural heritage which show the lives of people in the olden times of Kamogawa. There is a section with artworks collected by Mikio Mizuta, a former Minister of Finance who is a local. There are also special exhibitions of the poet Koizumi Chikashi and ranma engraver Nami no Ihachi. In addition, the Cultural Property Center displays artefacts excavated from archaeological sites in the city and is worth seeing.

In the past, fishermen observed schools of fish coming offshore and hence it was called "Uomizuka", with the goddess statue "Akatsuki" as a symbol. The panoramic view of the open sea and the cityscape of Kamogawa, the horizon at sunrise and sunset and the beauty of the night scenery are wonderful. It is also called "Oath Hill" where love is fulfilled.

The site where the Jinya (encampment), a place where the officials of the Edo Shogunate stayed and did paperwork, was located. Remains of wells and inari still remain. Along with the adjacent woodland path, it is a famous spot for cherry blossoms.

The terraced rice-field closest to Tokyo on the western edge of the Nagasano Plain. It is the only terraced rice-field in Japan which is farmed using rainwater. It has also been selected as one of “Japan's Top 100 Terraced Rice-Fields”.

The birthplace of the late Mikio Mizuta, who supported post-war Japan’s rapid economic growth as the Minister of Finance. Living nearby Mineokamaki, the family was closely involved with the operation and management of the maki (pasture) as directors of the Mineokamaki which had become a private company after the Meiji era. The main building and Nagaya-mon gate with the architectural style of farmers affiliated with the Mineokamaki have been preserved in a good condition and are registered as tangible cultural properties of Japan.

The observatory appears in koki (ancient records) as a place for “kaminarigari” (lightning hunting) in order to prevent lightning in summer and overlooks the site of Mineokamaki. The view is impressive, and not only can you see the mountains of Bōsō such as Mt. Kano and Mt. Nokogiri, you can also see Tokyo Bay, Mt. Fuji, Ōshima Island, and the Izu Peninsula.