Miyawaki Forest
Location
5 km From SOU
Visiting Hours
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed On
Every Monday
Tickets
Free Entry
The forest features walking trails, informational boards, benches, and rest areas. There are also restroom facilities nearby.
Yes, guided tours are available and provide detailed information about the Miyawaki method, the types of trees planted, and the benefits of urban forests.
Visitors are expected to stay on the designated paths, avoid disturbing the plants and wildlife, and refrain from littering.
Miyawaki Forest
OVERVIEW: Named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this small forest was created using his method of afforestation that focuses on planting native species densely together so that they form an artificial ecosystem quickly without any external intervention or maintenance. This method is said to be able to create forests ten times faster than natural regeneration processes while also being more resilient against extreme weather conditions such as droughts or floods.
