2026: Full-Day Course at Motomaru Park Stream Channel and Mist Fountain

A full-day local outing course built around the Motomaru Park Stream Channel and Mist Fountain in Motosu City. The stream channel you can walk right into and the mist fountain operate only in summer, running between 8:30 and 17:00. The 2026 operating period has not been announced, so be sure to check the city's official website before you set out. Use is free, and with a 12-meter-tall play structure, inclusive equipment usable even from a wheelchair, and a toddler play area for the little ones, this park lets siblings of widely different ages spend time together. There is also a Motomaru Cafe & Marche in the park, so you can top up on drinks and snacks and stay for a long visit. In the morning, true to Motosu's reputation as a producing area for Fuyu persimmons, take a look at the local farm produce at the Fuyu Persimmon Village Itonuki Roadside Station. Finish lunch and shopping at Malera Gifu, spending the hottest hours in cool indoor comfort. In the afternoon, move on to Motomaru Park, get the body moving on the big play structure first, then take a splash in the stream channel and mist fountain. The water shuts off automatically in rain or strong wind, so checking the forecast before you go is the surest bet.