Hokkaido Sunpillar Park Water Play Plaza (Fountain) (北海道立サンピラーパーク 水遊びの広場(噴水))

About this spot

The Hokkaido Sunpillar Park Water Play Plaza (Fountain) (北海道立サンピラーパーク 水遊びの広場(噴水)) is a free water play area within Hokkaido Sunpillar Park (北海道立サンピラーパーク) in Nayoro City (名寄市). In this fountain-centred plaza, children play just as they please, ducking under the rising jets or chasing the spray. In a typical year the period runs from Saturday 25 April to Tuesday 15 September, with the official guidance giving the summer season as "late April to mid-September". The park has an air dome (ふわふわドーム) and flower fields, so when children tire of the water they can switch to bouncing or strolling among the flowers, which is this park's great merit. There are restrooms in the exchange hall and a well-maintained car park, so even families with small children can spend the whole day here with peace of mind. Time spent under the clear air and wide skies of northern Hokkaido's short summer stays firmly in a family's memory.

Season & hours

Tips

Entry to the water play plaza wearing outdoor shoes is prohibited. Be sure to prepare water play sandals or footwear that can get wet (source: https://www.nayoro.co.jp/sunpillarpark/07mizu-no-hiroba.html). Operation depends on the weather and temperature, so check the official guidance for the day's status before setting out. Northern Hokkaido gets chilly morning and evening, and a wet body cools down more than you would expect. Having a change of clothes and something to throw on for each person is reassuring. The grounds are large, so checking the location of the car park and restrooms first makes moving around easier.

Best time to visit

Starting at 14:30 lets you play at a relaxed pace through to the softer light of evening.

Access & map

Nayoro City, Hokkaido Sunpillar Park (名寄市・北海道立サンピラーパーク)