Tsurumi River Multipurpose Retarding Basin

The Tsurumi River and the Toriyama River intersect in the Kozukue/Toriyama area of Kohoku-ku, Yokohama. A retarding basin has been built here as a flood control measure. The area features a wide open space which is used for recreation fields, sports facilities, and venues for competitive events. In addition to protecting people from flooding, the basin can thus serve multiple purposes as a sports venue, a recreation area, and a lush natural park for local residents.

This multipurpose retarding basin, located near Shin-Yokohama station, offers the city's residents a sense of security as well as a valuable recreation area. With the International Stadium Yokohama as its centerpiece, the basin is used as a sports park and is managed by the City of Yokohama. Here local residents can enjoy a wide array of sporting and recreational activities.

Featuring International Stadium Yokohama and Kozukue Field, this sports and recreation facility allows local residents to enjoy the thrill of both participating in and attending lots of exciting sporting events.

International Stadium Yokohama

This is the largest sports stadium in Japan, boasting a capacity suitable for international games of 70,000 spectators. It can be used for a wide variety of events, including track and field, soccer, rugby, and other field sports.

It's also a relaxing space where visitors can take advantage of the lush green environment near the water. Take a stroll or enjoy some recreation time. This is a place you can come just to relax for a while.

Athletic Field and Recreational Area

There's an inviting recreational field in the middle of the athletic complex where anyone is welcome to take a walk or enjoy other recreational activities. There's also a water recreation area where people can have fun in the water and the outdoors. It offers all the outdoor fun you can imagine!

This verdant area along the nearby Tsurumi River lets visitors fully enjoy the river and its rich natural surroundings.

Left: Grey heron / Middle: Cormorant / Right: Little egret

Water Recreation Area

The area's ponds and wetlands are inhabited by a rich array of wildlife. Various species of wild birds can be seen here throughout the year, making it a great outdoor learning environment.

Photos by: Yoshiyuki Usui

The retarding basin is also home to such medical and community welfare facilities as the Yokohama Comprehensive Care Continuum (YCCC), the Yokohama Rehabilitation Center, and the Sports and Cultural Center for the Disabled (Yokohama Rapport).

But what's the real purpose behind
this "multipurpose" area?

This is what makes the basin a "multipurpose" retarding basin. It affords space for recreation and relaxation and is designed to serve a variety of purposes. This pamphlet explains the invaluable role it plays for residents of the Tsurumi River basin.

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