2026 Asutamu Land Tokushima Water Paradise Full-Day Course

A full-day course starring the free water play area Asutamu Land Tokushima Water Paradise (splash pond) at the prefectural park Asutamu Land Tokushima in Itano Town. Centered on a splash pond about 15 cm deep, the variety of play is remarkable: a floating-stone crossing where three of the five stepping stones sink, a tarzan rope, a water house 3.5 m across and 2.5 m tall, a water xylophone, Rainbow Splash, Bubble Jump, Puka Dome, Water Shooting with hand-pump water guns, and Whimsical Water with its spiral fountain nozzles. Admission and parking are both free, with only some facilities such as the Children Science Museum charging a fee, and that easygoing setup is a real plus for families. In the morning, touch on ancient Tokushima at the neighboring Tokushima Prefectural Center for Buried Cultural Properties, Rekisiru Tokushima, then enjoy local ingredients and lunch at Michi-no-Eki Itano. In the afternoon, cool off at the Children Science Museum planetarium before finally heading to the water. The 2026 opening period has not been announced (in past years it has been the summer holiday period), so be sure to check the official website before you set out. The park itself is open 9:30 to 17:00 (until 18:00 during Golden Week, July and August), closed every Wednesday (the following day when that Wednesday is a public holiday; the Wednesday within August 12 to 15 is excluded). Note that Dancing Water is under repair. Pack a change of clothes and towels, and make it a day full of splashing.