Nobidome Canal

Nobidome Canal has a history spanning 360 years. In 1655 (Jo'o 4), Matsudaira Nobutsuna, lord of the Kawagoe Domain, commissioned his retainer Yasumatsu Kin'emon to construct it. The canal branches off from the Tamagawa Josui Aqueduct in Kodaira, Tokyo, and supplied drinking water to the settlers who developed the Nobidome Plateau.

The canal runs 24 km (about 15 miles) from Kodaira through Higashimurayama and Higashikurume to Niiza. Today, a walking trail follows the canal, providing a relaxing place to experience Niiza's abundant natural surroundings.

Several green spaces and parks are located along the walking trail, with Honda Greenway especially worth visiting in spring. Rows of Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry trees in full bloom create a tranquil scene alongside the canal. The nostalgic landscape evokes the feeling of a rural hometown. The area takes on a different character during the seasons of fresh greenery and fall foliage. Take a leisurely walk and appreciate the changing scenery throughout the year.