Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Water Play Area (兵庫県立淡路島公園 水の遊び場, splash pond)

About this spot

The Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Water Play Area (兵庫県立淡路島公園 水の遊び場), also called the splash pond, is a free water play area in the park's Exchange Zone. In a typical year it is open from Wednesday, April 1 to Saturday, October 31, and being able to touch the water on hot days in spring and autumn as well as summer adds to how easy this place is to use. A large lawn plaza and a wooden play area are right beside it, so you can spend a long time switching between the play equipment when the children tire of the water and the lawn when they get chilled. The confirmed 2026 dates and hours have not been announced yet, so check the park's notices before you go. Note that the official guidance says it will be unavailable on Friday, August 7, 2026. Visitors are advised to bring a change of clothes, and pets are not allowed in the water.

Season & hours

Tips

Admission is free. Changing facilities are limited, so wear swimwear under clothes and bring one extra bath towel to be safe. Preparing one plastic bag per person for wet clothes makes the trip home more comfortable. The grounds are hilly, so checking the route from the parking area to the water play area in advance makes carrying your bags easier. During the strongest sun, take breaks in the shade and have the children drink frequently.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 14:00 and you can play plenty, moving back and forth to the lawn, until the sun softens in the evening

Access & map

Awaji City / Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park (兵庫県立淡路島公園)