Forest trail in the northern area of "Izumi no Mori" in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture

I visited Izumi no Mori, a nature park located in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The park spans National Route 246 and is quite large, but the atmosphere differs significantly between the north and south sides. On the north side, you can enjoy a truly wonderful forest bath—or rather, a forest trail. The well-maintained, easy-to-walk paths branch off into many smaller trails, making it an ideal course for moderate exercise. I visited this past spring and found a sunny spot where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I imagine the autumn foliage will be beautiful as well, so it’s a place you can enjoy walking through regularly.

Fountain Forest