It is known for its diverse plants and wild birds, and as an attraction spot during the Hanami season.

Locals have said that it is home to a haunted phone booth.

[1] When Katsushika Shōbu Festival is held, Mizumoto Katsushika Shōbu Meguri Bus are run by Keisei Bus on holidays in June.

[citation needed] Katsushika City Board of Education operates area public elementary and junior high schools.

[3] 3-8-ban are zoned to Mizumoto Junior High School (水元中学校) while 1-2-ban are zoned to Higashi Kanamachi Junior High School (東金町中学校).