2026 Takashimizu Castle Outer Moat Park Wall Fountain and Stream: Full-Day Course

A course for spending a whole day in a town that still carries traces of its castle town past, starring the Takashimizu Castle Outer Moat Park Wall Fountain and Stream in Takashimizu, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture. The park was created from the former outer moat of the castle, and children can play in the water using the stream, the pond and the water tumbling from the wall fountain. Admission is free, so it works equally well as a quick stop to cool off or as a whole-afternoon destination. The grounds are densely planted so you can enjoy the scenery of all four seasons, and in summer the tree shade doubles as a welcome resting place. Parking and restrooms are provided, so changing clothes and taking breaks are easy to manage. The place name Takashimizu is said to come from its fine spring water, and spots connected with water remain all over the town. In the morning you visit Katsuraba Shimizu, known as one of the famous waters of Miyagi, and walk the high ground of the Takashimizu Castle Ruins, discovering together how the terrain and the water are linked. There are no flashy tourist facilities, but the day has a single clear thread running through it, tracing a town of water, and makes for a calm and satisfying outing. The opening period has not been announced and in past years it has operated during the summer holidays, so check the Kurihara City information for the situation on the day before you set out.