Museum · Fuchu

Fuchu Kyodo-no-mori Museum 府中市郷土の森博物館

An open-air museum park on the Tama River where historic Fuchu buildings, a Meiji town hall and old farmhouses stand among a huge plum garden and a planetarium. It is a favourite local family day out, and its February plum festival is one of Tokyo's best.

Hours9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00)

ClosedMondays (next weekday if a holiday), year-end; open daily during the plum festival

PriceAdult: ¥300
Child (junior high and under): ¥150

Getting thereBubaigawara Station (Keio / JR Nambu Line), 20 min; bus from Fuchu Station

Time needed2–3 hours

Best timeFebruary–early March for plum blossoms

Address6-32 Minamimachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo

Websitefuchu-cpf.or.jp/museum

About

Kyodo-no-mori (Hometown Forest) spreads over about 14 hectares of riverside parkland in southern Fuchu. The main museum tells the story of the ancient Musashi provincial capital that was here, but the real draw is outdoors. Relocated and restored buildings include the 1921 Fuchu Town Hall, a Meiji-era schoolhouse, merchant houses and thatched farmhouses, with paths through water gardens and woods between them. The plum garden of about 1,100 trees makes the February–March Ume Matsuri a big local event, including evening illuminations. In summer children wade in the stream. A planetarium shows regular programmes, with simple explanation in Japanese. Very few visitors from abroad find it.

Highlights

Relocated historic buildings, including the Meiji Fuchu Town Hall and a schoolhouse
A plum garden of about 1,100 trees and the Ume Matsuri in February–March
A planetarium dome with daily shows
Wading streams and water gardens for children in summer
Exhibits on the ancient Musashi provincial capital

Tips

Take the Keio bus from Fuchu Station (south) to Kyodo-no-mori, or walk about 20 min from Bubaigawara Station.
During the plum festival there are no closed days, with evening illuminations in late February.
Planetarium tickets are separate. Check show times on arrival.
Pair with Okunitama Shrine in central Fuchu.

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