Konan Green Space Water Channel

About this spot

The Konan Green Space Water Channel is a shallow water-play channel in Konan Green Space (光南緑地), Obihiro City. The opening season for 2026 has not yet been announced; in a typical year the water is turned on in time for the school summer holidays. Use is free, and because the water is shallow and the current gentle, even toddlers who have just started walking can stand and walk on their own feet. The flow traces along the long, narrow green strip, so simply moving from upstream to downstream becomes a game, which children find fascinating. As the green space is close to a residential area, local children gather naturally, and youngsters sometimes run off together with someone they met for the first time that day. There is no admission fee and no timed rotation, so children can alternate between playing and resting at their own pace.

Season & hours

Tips

The opening season for 2026 has not been announced. Always check the Obihiro City information before you set out to confirm whether the water is flowing that day. It may also close due to bad weather, cleaning, or water quality management. Assume there are no changing rooms and wear swimwear under your clothes to make changing easier. The bed of the channel can be slippery, so put sandals that protect the soles of the feet on your children. Shade is limited to the areas around the trees, so bring a picnic sheet, hats, and a light layer to put on after getting out.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 13:20 and you can play for nearly three hours until evening. The afternoon, as the tree shadows lengthen, is cool and comfortable

Access & map

Konan Green Space, Obihiro City (帯広市・光南緑地)