Tochiyato Park, Hachioji Newtown
Project Name: Tochiyato Park, Hachioji Newtown
Location: Minamino, Hachioji, Tokyo
Size: 3.2 ha
Client: Urban Renaissance Agency
Date: 1989 - 1996
Category: Parks
Services Provided: Conceptual Design - Design Development
Landscape Architect: HEADS TOKYO
Awards:
- 2005 CLA Award of Best in General Design (Consultants of Landscape Architecture in Japan)
- The 22nd Green City Award | Prime Minister's Award (Organization for Landscape and Urban Green Infrastructure)
- JA Japanese Agricultural Scenery and Landscape Contest | Executive Committee's Award (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives of Central Tokyo) *awarded together with Minamino Elementary School
- Selected for the 100 Views of Mt.Fuji in the Kanto Region (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
- Selected for the Best 30 Satoyama Landscape Activities in Japan (Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper)
Publications:
- CLA journal, issue of 2006, No.162, Consultants of Landscape Architecture in Japan
- LANDSCAPE DESIGN, issue of December 2004, No.39, Marumo Publisher
- Selection of Landscape Design Works, issue of 2004, No.7, Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture
- AXIS, issue of October 2003, vol.105, AXIS
- Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper, issue of August 15, 1997, Yomiuri Shimbun Newspaper
Satoyama Rural Environment as a Park
Tochiyato Park is located in Hachioji Newtown of the Hachioji Minamino City. On the theme to be a core of agricultural gardens of this neighborhood, we designed an environment-oriented park by utilizing the existing landforms, vegetation, water resources, and natural energy. We also offered a suitable place for Satoyama recreational activities for the citizens. Today lively activities mainly by the Minamino School of Nature are happening there.