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Poppo Park (Showa Children's Park) shallow water area with a fountain

About this spot

The Poppo Park (Showa Children's Park) shallow water area with a fountain in Takayama City is an in-town park within walking distance of the Hakusan Exit (west exit) of Takayama Station (高山駅). It has a gourd-shaped shallow pool with a fountain, and since there are no deep spots, even small children can touch the water while walking on their own two feet. Play equipment is installed as well, so you can move back and forth: the equipment when tired of the water, and back to the water once dry. Use is free, and being near the station, it is convenient to drop in straight after walking the old townscape. After touring Takayama as a sightseeing destination, taking a breather in a park where local children play every day has a pleasant quality that is neither quite travel nor quite everyday life.

Tips

The 2026 operating period and hours have not been announced. Be sure to check the Takayama City information before you set out. Use is free. Do not count on changing rooms; putting swimsuits on under clothes before you leave makes things smooth. Bring water sandals or water shoes to protect little feet. Since it is a park in town, agreeing with your children on how far they may roam is reassuring. Temperatures in Hida drop in the evening, so taking extra jackets and towels makes the trip home comfortable.