2026 Shimizuike Park Splash Pond and Stream Full-Day Course

Shimizuike Park in Meguro Ward (目黒区) has a free water-play area, the Shimizuike Park Splash Pond and Stream, where water flows only in summer. In 2026 it operates from Wednesday 1 July to Wednesday 30 September, 9:00-16:30; the ward's official wording is from the first week of July to around the end of September. It closes for inspection about once a month, and the inspection dates and times are posted on site. The water is disinfected with chlorine and similar treatment, and water-play sandals are recommended. Food and drink may not be brought in and pets may not enter the water, so have lunch at another park before you come. The venue is Shimizuike Park in Meguro Ward, also known for having a pond where fishing is allowed, which is rare within the ward. In the morning, pay your respects at Himonya Hachimangu Shrine (碑文谷八幡宮), the guardian shrine of Himonya, then visit Enyuji Temple (円融寺), home to Shakado Hall (釈迦堂), said to be the oldest wooden building in the wards of Tokyo. At lunchtime, open your bento at Himonya Park (碑文谷公園) with its Benten Pond (弁天池), meet the ponies and guinea pigs at the Children's Animal Corner, and then spend the afternoon playing in the water at the Shimizuike Park Splash Pond and Stream until it closes at 16:30. Everything is linked on foot, making this a neighbourhood outing that captures the character of Himonya and Meguro-Honcho.