There is a walking path on Shiratoriyama, a small hill behind the forest museum, where you can observe trees and plants in nature. The northern slope of the hill is covered by a natural forest, where you can see naturally regenerated native deciduous broadleaves, such as Betula maximowicziana, Quercus crispula, and Kalopanax septemlobus. The western slope is covered by a plantation of introduced species, such as Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi), Norway spruce (Picea abies), and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). You can see a variety of flowering trees, such as flowering cherry (Cerasus sargentii var. sargentii) on the southern slope of the hill.
【Opening period】: Weekdays between 1 May to 31 October
【Opening time】: 9:00-15:00
【Fee】: Free
Visiting procedure
► Prior application is not needed for personal visits.
► For organizations/educational groups: prior notice is required for visits by organizations/educational groups. Please submit the following application form to the UTHF Office by the 20th of the month prior to the date you wish to visit the arboretum.
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Notes and Rules
► Use of the facilities is not permitted for profit-making events or events that contribute to the profit of a specific individual, corporation, or organization. Please note that this also applies to tours conducted by travel agencies and guided tours conducted by tour guides for a fee.
► As mentioned above, prior applications are required for visits by organizations/educational groups.
► The UTHF and the University of Tokyo do not take responsibility for any accidents in the UTHF. Please pay attention to safety.
► The following acts are strictly prohibited:
・Walking off the path is strictly prohibited.
・Collecting plants and animals, including insects;
・Smoking, fire use, and hazardous items.
► Please park your car in a parking space and visit the facilities on foot.
► Pets are not allowed.
► If you walk with your pets, please comply with the following rules:
・Your pets must be on a leash or in a cage. Do not let your pets off the path.
・Clean up feces;
・Keep your dog away from wild animals;
・Do not damage plants or exhibits;
・You are responsible for keeping your dog under control at all times.
► Special attention should be paid to
・Falling branches
・Dead or leaning trees along the path
・Animals, such as wasps, ticks, and bears
・Plants such as poison ivy, Toxicodendron orientale, which can cause a skin rash, and nettles, which have stinging hairs
・Vehicles and machinery operations, such as the mower
► The arboretum may be closed during the usual opening hours for reasons such as adverse weather conditions.
► Please take your rubbish home with you.
► Please follow all instructions from staff.
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Shiratoriyama walking path
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