2026 Makomanai Akebono Park Water Play Area: A Full Day Course

A one-day course that stays entirely within the Makomanai area, starring the free Makomanai Akebono Park Water Play Area in Makomanai Akebono Park, Minami-ku, Sapporo. The season runs from Friday, July 10 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00. Admission is free, and because the water is shallow, even small children can go in with peace of mind. Spend the morning at the Edwin Dun Memorial Hall, a Western-style building that conveys the legacy of Edwin Dun, the foreign advisor who laid the foundations of dairy farming in Hokkaido, and lets you learn how Makomanai changed from pasture to residential district. Knowing the origins of the land before you walk through the town shifts how the familiar scenery looks. After that, continue to Makomanai Park (真駒内公園), which spreads along the Makomanai River (真駒内川). Tall groves and lawn plazas stretch on and on, making it ideal for laying out a packed lunch in the shade. In the afternoon, move to Makomanai Akebono Park Water Play Area and splash about until the 16:00 closing time. All three places lie within about a 10-minute drive of one another, and you can also get around by public transport using Makomanai Station (真駒内駅) on the subway as your starting point.