TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER470 / HIGASHIYAMATO

Japan · Tokyo

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Higashiyamato

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Preserved equipment inside the former Hitachi Aircraft Substation in 2026東大和市
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal

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Higashiyamato in western Tokyo combines greenery with modern history. Begin with a park pause and, if visiting arrangements fit, learn about its preserved substation.

This guide covers places within Higashiyamato, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Preserved equipment inside the former Hitachi Aircraft Substation in 202601

A first-visit stop

Former Hitachi Aircraft Substation

旧日立航空機株式会社変電所

A former factory substation preserving traces of wartime damage inside Higashiyamato Minami Park. The city lists Wednesday and Sunday for interior visits. Confirm current access before visiting and respect restricted areas and preserved equipment.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

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Grass and paths at Higashiyamato Minami Park in 201902

A first-visit stop

Higashiyamato Minami Park

東大和南公園

A metropolitan park on former factory grounds, with paths and greenery for a pause. Sports facilities may have separate booking arrangements; distinguish ordinary park access from visits inside the substation.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

View map Official guide

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Pears grown in Higashiyamato and Higashimurayama are called Tamako pears. Featured in the city’s produce guide, they are a regional crop shared by both cities. Check season, origin and availability, and obtain permission before visiting orchards.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access. Choose your departure point on the map and check the actual approach.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.