Aoba Park Fountain Water-Play Area (青葉公園 噴水遊具)

About this spot

The Aoba Park Fountain Water-Play Area (青葉公園 噴水遊具) is a free water-play spot in Aoba Park (青葉公園) in Otofuke Town (音更町). Chasing the water shooting from the fountain equipment, dashing through the spray: because there is no set way to play, the children freely discover how to enjoy it. The usual season runs from Friday, May 1 to Wednesday, September 30, open from 9:00 to 17:00, and the town of Otofuke introduces the period as early May to late September. As a park within a residential district, there are many local families and a relaxed mood in the air. It is not a deep pool, so even small children can play safely while guardians watch over them, which is a real relief. Spread a mat on the lawn and you can pass the time slowly until evening while watching the children play.

Season & hours

Tips

Whether the fountain equipment is running depends on the weather and temperature, so check the town of Otofuke's guide for the day's conditions before you set out (source: https://www.town.otofuke.hokkaido.jp/kurashi/toshi/koen/mizuasobi.html). It closes at 17:00, so allow time for changing and packing up before you finish. Changing places are limited, so a towel or poncho that can be pulled on over the top is handy. Shade fills up quickly, so secure a spot under the trees as soon as you arrive.

Best time to visit

Start at 13:30 and you can play right through the hours when the sun softens, until the 17:00 close

Access & map

Aoba Park (青葉公園), Otofuke-cho