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Leisure / Outdoors

Park / Green Space

Koganei Park Dog Run

4.0

165 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Koganei-shi Sekinocho 1-13-1

A nature-rich dog park surrounded by trees located south of the Tsutsuji-yama Field on the east side of Koganei Park. The dog park area has a lot of shade and is cool and comfortable even in the summer; there's a drinking fountain area for dogs and benches. It can also just be fun to come to Koganei Park, take a walk with your dog, and enjoy the various seasonal flowers which bloom here year round. The dog park consists of an area for small dogs, an area for medium and large dogs, and a play zone where dogs of all sizes can chase after balls and play with toys. Visitors must register to use the dog park, but once you are registered it is free to use. Registration can be conducted at the Koganei Park Service Center. Note that your dog must be on a leash while in Koganei Park.

A beautiful park any time of year but magnificent in spring where acres of cherry blossom trees are in bloom
Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park

4.0

109 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Saitama Pref. Hannoushi Azu 893-1

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a Moomin-themed park in an attractively planted environment. The Moomin Mansion, three stories plus a basement, a large, warm, wooden building centered on a fireplace, is a place for excited children to explore. The Forest House is a museum that displays materials about the life of children's author Tove Jansen, and there is a library on the second floor. Near the entrance to the park is a children's theater, popular with children for the musical events and story readings are held.

This park is 20mins walk away from Motokaji station. You will see the moomin after passing by the stadium & walking thru the stadium open parking lot. A small little park with Moomin building...
Kobe Suma Rikyu Park

4.0

157 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Suma-ku Higashisuma 1-1

This is the municipal public park maintained on the site of the former imperial gardens (Suma Rikyu Park) in Suma Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, and there is the main park and a botanical garden located on a hillside which commands a view over Osaka Bay. In the main garden, there is a European style plaza with a water fountain which is reminiscent of the former imperial residence and a “Rose Garden of Princes and Lords”, you can enjoy a refined tea time in the rest house which has been fashioned in a palatial image. The flowers of the four seasons such as the irises, camellias, tree peony and plums are beautiful, and the autumn colors of “Midori Taki (green waterfall)” is also a must see. There are field athletics and a children’s playground in the park, and even bringing the children with you, one can enjoy spending all day there.

The park has a distinguished history, as the word “rikyu” suggests. The word means a palace for pleasure, and it used to be owned by Imperial Household. Since the ancient times, Suma was well known...
Shonandaira (Komayama Park)

4.0

85 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Hiratsukashi Manda 790

Komayama Park crosses Hiratsuka City and Oiso Town in Naka County. It is divided into multiple areas; there is a TV tower and a rest house viewing platform in the Shonandaira Zone. The Children's Forest Zone is a good place for a barbecue, and the Asama Volcano Zone lets you get in touch with nature. It's a great spot for viewing the cherry blossoms in spring and the nightscape when the sun goes down.

南は江ノ島から西湘の海岸を、北は大山と新幹線、そして天気の良い日には富士山を、展望台から見ることができます。少し足を伸ばしたデートスポットとしても有名ですが、ファミリー、友だちグループ、中高年夫婦や一人散歩など、地元の方も気軽に訪れています。一年中おすすめできますが、桜の季節には湘南平へ続く桜並木も素晴らしいです。その時期は駐車場の空き待ちで道路は大渋滞になります。麓から徒歩でハイキングもできます...
Daisen Park

4.0

103 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Sakaishi Sakai-ku Mozusekiunchou 2-204

This park in Sakai City is located 15 minutes' walk from Mozu Station, near the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku. This heavily symbolic park is steeped in nature and history. Within the park are open greens, a gourd-shaped pond, children forest, museum, tea house, Japanese gardens and many other fascinating places to visit. The park was selected to be included in Japan's top 100 historical parks list. Near the gourd-shaped pond, approximately 400 various types of cherry tree have been planted, including Yoshino cherry trees and Oshima cherry trees. When in full bloom, the whole area is painted a beautiful florid pink. The park's hill and pond circuit-style garden is also a popular place for locals to relax.

I came here during autumn season, the best spot in this park was the Japanese garden. Looking at huge number of cherry trees, I believe it will be a good spot during cherry blossom season in...
Matsumoto Alps Park

4.5

135 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Arigasaki 2455-11

A park located in Arigasaki, Matsumoto City. The park has a zoo and hosts the Matsumotoshi Yama to Natural Museum, which offers a sweeping view of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps). There's also a 630 meter long coaster slide and variety of other playground equipment. From adults to children, the whole family can enjoy an entire day here.

If you cant catch bus, taxi will cost ard 1700yen from Matsumoto station. Just take note that the only bus leave this park at 10:25am and 2:25pm. Or else you need to walk down. It is abt 4km to...
Nagasaki Seaside Park

4.0

162 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Tokiwamachi 1-60

This is a huge park facing Nagasaki harbor. Inside are plenty of trees and an “aqua theater” using a stream of water originating from a mountain stream, making it a great place for children to play with the water. In addition, one can certainly spend a relaxing time here too with the park’s canals, the many bridges of “Oranda-zaka-bridge,” and the “Waterside Promenade” walking path.

In Nagasaki, we wanted to enjoy nature, so we went to Mizube no Mori Park. When we arrived at the park, there were many people relaxing in the park. There was a boy playing soccer, a group of high...
Kobe Sports Park

4.0

86 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hyogo Kobe-shi Suma-ku Midoridai

"This large sports park is situated on the northwest side of Kobe City. The park's vast, lush grounds encompass sports facilities such as Kobe Universiade Memorial Stadium, which served as a National Athletic Meet venue; and the domed Green Arena Kobe gymnasium. The park is also a famous destination for flower viewing, exploding with the blossoms of some 50 thousand canola plants in spring and 100 thousand cosmos in autumn. Park areas such as Boken no Kuni (""Adventure Land""), outfitted with an ultra-long slide and health-promoting playground equipment; and Shizen no Kuni (""Nature Land""), which has long slides built on the side of a mountain, bustle with families and children throughout the year."

オリックス・バファローズの試合観戦に訪問しました。アクセスは公園内に駅がある神戸市営地下鉄が圧倒的に便利だと思います。
Kanagawa Prefecutral Kannonzaki Park

4.0

93 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Yokosukashi Kamoi 4-1262

You can reach this park in approximately 35 minutes by taking a bus bound for Kannonzaki from Yokosuka Station on the JR Yokosuka Line. It covers almost all the Kannonzaki Cape that protrudes into Tokyo Bay. Once you arrive, stop by the Park Center to get information on events and attractions. There are facilities for learning while getting close to nature, such as the third Kannonzaki Lighthouse and the greenery enshrouded Yokosuka Art Museum. A wooded playscape, flower garden, and large open area make it fun for everyone from kids to adults. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal while taking in the view of Tokyo Bay.

Went for a beautiful walk through here. There are many paths to choose from. Some are sling the water, and some lead up into the woods. Great trail up to the lighthouse.
Suwa City Kohan Park (Lakeside Park)

4.0

178 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Suwashi Kogandori

Suwa City Kohan Park was built in 1953 when the Lake Suwa was dredged to form the shoreline. It features a footbath, a lake geyser center, a pleasure boat boarding point, an outdoor stage, and more for year-round enjoyment. A fireworks display is held over Lake Suwa every year on August 15, and the first Saturday in September is a national competition for showing off new fireworks. It’s about a 15-minute drive from the Suwa Interchange.

If you filled up at a tasty restaurant in Suwa, the park is a nice place to take a walk and enjoy the view. Best for a stroll, and theres a little onsen stream where you can dip your feet.
Shimizu Park Camp Site

4.0

126 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Nodashi Shimizu 906

This forest campground utilizes the woods located on the northwest side of Shimizu Park, and is a place where you can enjoy outdoor leisure activities on the spacious grounds. It also has an automobile campground, bungalows and day camping area, so you can go camping in a variety of forms. In addition, there is also a fishing spot with over 2,000 rainbow trout.

We really enjoyed our trip to Shimizu Park. Its a whole day affair. The obstacle courses are fun and challenging. Make sure you: bring a change of clothes including shoes, wear sneakers...
Kasamatsu Park

4.0

85 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Miyadushi Ogaki

Located on the north side of Amanohashidate, this park is famous for its viewing platform located 130 meters up the side of Mt. Nariai deemed the “birthplace of ‘matanozoki’ (bending over and looking at the world upside-down from between one’s legs).” The Amanohashidate Cable Car and a lift operate between Fuchu Station at the foot of the mountain and Kasamatsu Station, making it easy to come view the scenery. The view of Amanohashidate from here is considered one of the three best of the area. Referred to as “Naname ichimoji” (“the Slanted Character,”) it is also called the “view of the rising dragon” due to its resemblance to a sinuous dragon rising towards the heavens. The park is filled with enjoyable sites and areas, including a circular sky deck, wooden viewing deck, wishing bell and wishing lock rail, and the Ama Terrace restaurant.

while going up used cable car and while returning used single chair lift Both were fun and very good , safe
Ohama Seaside Park

4.0

173 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagoshima Pref. Kimotsukigunminamiosumichou Nejimeyamamoto 6868

This is a very popular leisure spot full of abundant natural scenery even among Amami Oshima Island. The park includes the Amami Kaiyo Museum (Maritime Museum), which introduces the types of animals inhabiting the waters adjacent to Amami Oshima Island, and Ohama Beach, which allows visitors to enjoy the cobalt blue ocean, white sandy beach, and coral reefs. In the center of the park is Kaigara Stage Hiroba, an amphitheater with a large seashell shape that serves as a venue for outdoor events, and in the bathhouse there are showers, toilets and coin lockers available. It’s also worth seeing the sun set as it sinks down in the East China Sea.

White sandy beach 1.5 hours drive from the airport. We loved the sunset . It was very quiet and peaceful. Would love to visit in May or June, when we could swim and snorkel.
Ueno Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Wakayama Pref. Aridashi Miyazakichou 1166-1

A public municipal park located across the Arida River from Minoshima Station on the Kii Main Line. The park was created in 1950 by Toyomatsu Norioka to honor the souls of all the innocent, non-military persons who died during the battles of the Pacific War. In 1967, it was gifted to the city and turned into a public park. Numerous cherries, azaleas, and other attractive trees and plants grow on the park’s 5,186 square meter grounds. Today, the park is renowned in spring for its beautiful blossoming cherry trees, known locally as the “Muen-san no Sakura” (“Cherry Trees of the Innocent”). The top of the park’s mountain commands a view of the mouth of the Arida River and the beach of Hatsushima, famous Shikoku destinations. Buddhist memorial services are held in the park in spring and summer which attract many visitors.
Kuragaike Park

4.5

106 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Toyotashi Yanamichou Houzawa 714-5

A public park situated along Prefectural Route 343 in Hozawa Yanami-cho, Toyota City. The expansive grounds, abundant with natural scenery, are also designated Aichi Kogen Quasi-National Park. Park facilities include a zoo, farm, botanical garden, and huge playhouse with play equipment. The park can also be accessed from the Kuragaike Parking Area on the Tokai Loop Expressway Inner Loop.

no entrance fee needed, there is a park,zoo and a huge playplace for children inside a building so they can play even if it is raining.great place for picnic as well, theres so much to see like the...
Kashiwa-no-Ha Park

4.0

99 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Kashiwanoha 4-1

Kashiwa-no-Ha Park is situated on a 45-hectare site and contains open spaces with natural landscaping, a barbecue area, and large-scale playground equipment, along with sports facilities, such as a general running track, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and baseball field. The park also contains a center for cultural facilities, including a library area and art galleries and a Japanese-style garden. There is also conservatory that displays tropical plants and foliage plants and a rose garden. Local residents of all ages visit this park, which is used for sports lessons, training sessions, and flea markets.

This park offers a calm and serene atmosphere if you would like to go for a relaxing walk. It is especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season.
Roadside Station Seto Ohashi Kinen Park

4.0

111 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kagawa Pref. Sakaideshi Bannosumidorichou 6-13

"This roadside station is near Seto Ohashi Bridge in Seto Ohashi Memorial Park which bills itself as a ""Bridge Land of Water, Greenery, and Sun."" Its waterfront, large lawn area, and playscape make it popular with parents and kids alike. The Seto Ohashi Memorial Hall provides an accessible introduction to the history of bridge's construction, telling the whole story through images and moving models. They also sell items like Seto-ohashi postcards and bridge building crafts."

大変広い敷地を持つ公園です。園内には記念館や野外ホールなども有りますが、一番の見所は瀬戸大橋ですね。本当に巨大ですよ。
Yamashita Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Yamashitachou 279

This public park which opened in 1930 was built on land reclaimed with rubble from the Great Kanto Earthquake. This is a highly popular tourist spot as there are many monuments such as “The Girl in the Red Shoes Statue” and you can get an unbroken view of the sea and Bay Bridge. Again, it is also known as a famous spot for roses, with there being many roses in the fullness of bloom every spring and autumn in the sunken flowerbeds. The park is a three-minute walk from Motomachi Chukagai Station.
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Arashiyamanakaoshitachou 61

First opened in 1956, this park halfway up Mt. Iwata in Arashiyama Mountain Range is home to some 120 Japanese macaques. The monkeys tend to congregate at the viewing area. Living wild and free to walk about the nature-rich grounds, visitors can easily observe them as they go about their lives. The shop at the mountain top rest area sells peanuts and apples for feeding to the monkeys. Colored by beautiful pink cherry blossoms in spring and fall foliage in autumn, the viewing area offers a sweeping view of Kyoto City. This location is particularly popular with international tourists. Arashiyama Station is the closest station to the park.
Odaiba Marine Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Minato-ku Daiba 1-4

This is a marine park in Daiba of Tokyo’s Minato City that surrounds a cove of Tokyo Bay and is widely used for sightseeing, dates, or family leisure time. With an artificial sand beach known as Odaiba Beach that has been extended for about 800 meters, swimming and fishing are prohibited but visitors can enjoy gathering clams and playing on the beach free of charge. The promenade that overlooks Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower is a popular photo spot day or night.