Omurasaki no mori, Cho no sato Park

This nature park is located on a river terrace pn the left bank of Toki River. Designed on the idea of a biotope, it makes use of the original landscape with varied terrain including mixed forest and open meadows for the benefit of the creatures living there. The park is home to about 60 species of butterflies, including the omurasaki, the national butterfly of Japan. To help make it easier to spot them, greenery favored by their larvae as feed has been preserved in some places, as well as the flowers preferred by adults. Along with the huge variety of dragon flies at the clear Toki River and a nearby firefly viewing area, there are lots of insects to see in the summer.

Spot details

Address: Saitama Pref. Hikigunranzanmachi Sugaya 829-1 Map
Area: West Area
Phone: 0493628485
Hours: Open 24 hours

[Omurasaki Forest Activity Center]
[Apr.- May, Sep.- Dec., Mar.]9:00-16:00
[June- Aug.]8:30-15:45
[Jan.-Feb.]9:00-12:00
Closed: open everyday

[Omurasaki Forest Activity Center]
[Apr.- Oct.]Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday is closed)
[Nov.- Feb.]Monday-Saturday
[Mar.] Monday-Friday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(23spaces)
Credit Card: Not available