2026 Tokachi River System Riverside Green Space Water Channel (十勝川水系河川緑地 遊水路) Full-Day Course

In the long, narrow riverside green space that stretches toward the Tokachi River (十勝川) southeast of Obihiro City (帯広市), water flows through a channel in summer. The Tokachi River System Riverside Green Space Water Channel (十勝川水系河川緑地 遊水路) is a free water-play spot; the 2026 season has not yet been announced, but in most years the water is turned on to match the summer holidays. The venue is the Tokachi River System Riverside Green Space in Obihiro City, and the water is shallow, so even children who have just started walking can play within their parents' sight. In the morning, visit nearby Manabe Garden (真鍋庭園). Known as the first garden in Japan to collect conifers, its paths surrounded by tall evergreens stay cool even in midsummer. For lunch, move to Tokachi Mura, adjacent to the Banei Horse Racing Track, and eat while browsing Tokachi's local products. Afterwards, stop by Cranberry Main Store and buy Obihiro sweets, known for the sweet potato confection, as an afternoon snack. In the afternoon, change into swimsuits and head for the Tokachi River System Riverside Green Space Water Channel, walking and running in the shallow current until evening. The experience of playing beside a great river like the Tokachi stays with children even more strongly if you open a map and talk about it. Since the season has not been announced, check the day's status with Obihiro City's information before you go.