Futako-Tamagawa Park

Futako-Tamagawa Park beside the Tama River is just eight minutes’ walk from the station. The large park is perfect for families with kids or pets, and for anyone looking for a peaceful sunset spot. The open banks facing the river are slightly inclined, and it’s here that you can get a picturesque view of the sunset over Tokyo – on a clear day, you’ll be able to see Mt Fuji in the distance. There are plenty of benches in the park, as well as grassy plots to throw down a blanket. Or, if you’re the jogging type, head for the long jogging track along the river to soak up sunset. If you can, it’s worth coming a little earlier to spend some time exploring the rest of the park. Don’t miss the on-site Kishin-en Gardens, featuring a 110-year-old Japanese house and a traditional Japanese landscape garden, complete with ponds and stone paths.