2026 Takebe no Mori Park Leisure Pool Full-Day Course

A full-day course centered on the outdoor leisure pool at Takebe no Mori Park (武部の森公園) in Kita Ward, Okayama City, which operates from July 18 (Saturday) to August 31 (Monday), 2026. Takebe no Mori Park sits on a verdant hilltop beside the Asahi River and is a nature park where families can spend a full day enjoying not just the pool, but also large athletic equipment and observation plazas. In the morning, first exercise on the wooden athletic equipment, then enjoy the views of the Asahi River and refreshing air from the observation plaza overlooking the gorge. From midday, you finally enter the leisure pool. The pool features a wave pool that creates artificial waves, a water slide, and a shallow 30cm-deep children's pool suitable for everyone from babies to adults. Operating hours are 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (final entry at 4:30 PM), allowing for plenty of water play until evening. Admission is ¥1,300 for high school students and above, ¥880 for junior high school students and below, and ¥440 for children aged 3 and up; prices are halved after 3 PM, which is a welcome bonus. Set amid mountains and greenery, this course's appeal lies in being able to enjoy water play in nature away from the hustle and bustle of urban areas. It's a perfect destination to fill a summer day with both cool refreshment and natural beauty.