2026 Shinei Harudori Park Water Play Area: A Full Day of Fun

Shinei Harudori Park Water Play Area is a free water play area that appears only in summer at Shinei Harudori Park in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Sunday 5 July to Sunday 23 August, from 9:00 to 17:00. Water play areas in Kiyota Ward open for 50 days starting from the first Sunday of July, so the season covers the summer holidays neatly from beginning to end. The venue is Shinei Harudori Park in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, and because the water is shallow, even small children can step in easily and play within sight of their parents. Use is free, and it is open from morning to evening, so you can choose the time that fits your family's schedule. In the morning, drive a few minutes to Hiraoka Park (平岡公園). The park is famous for its plum grove in spring, but in summer the star is the cool walking route along the boardwalk laid across the wetland. After a picnic lunch on a sheet in the shade, head to the Hiraoka Arboriculture Centre (Midoream). The garden of carefully clipped Japanese yews has the quiet feel of a Japanese garden rather than a park, and walking beneath the green tunnel is noticeably cooler than the city streets. In the afternoon, return to Shinei Harudori Park, change into swimwear and splash about until evening. It is a day built entirely around the greenery of Kiyota Ward, with very little travel. Opening can change with the weather or cleaning work, so check the City of Sapporo information before you set out.