Saitama Prefectural River Museum (埼玉県立川の博物館)
Flow of the course
About 135 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Riverbank Picnic Lunch and Shallow Water PlayAbout this spot
A water museum affectionately known as 'Kawahaku' (かわはく) standing on the banks of the Arakawa River. The symbolic large water wheel impresses with its scale as one of Japan's largest, and the facility is packed with interactive learning opportunities, including a full-scale 173-meter Arakawa River model and an outdoor athletic play area called 'Arakawa Waku-Waku Land' (荒川わくわくランド) where children can enjoy water play. The museum centers on hands-on exhibits that captivate children.
Tips
Be sure to bring a change of clothes and sandals to enjoy the outdoor water play facilities. The museum is stroller-friendly and equipped with diaper-changing facilities. Outdoor facilities may close depending on weather, so check in advance.
Best time to visit
Allow 2 hours. During summer vacation, the museum is least crowded right after opening.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
21°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均4.4℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
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Access & map
〒369-1217 Saitama Prefecture, Osato District, Yorii Town, Kozono 39
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