Iwate Kodomo no Mori (Iwate Prefectural Children's Center)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This large indoor play area is the heart of Iwate Kodomo no Mori (Iwate Prefectural Children's Center). The high-ceilinged space is packed with structures for whole-body play, and the real strength of the facility is that children can move freely on rainy days and cold days alike. There is also a corner for younger children, so siblings with a wide age gap each find their own place. Starting here to get moving makes a good warm-up for the water play to come. Admission is free, so you can play as long as you like without watching the clock. Toilets and rest areas are available inside as well.

Tips

Opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00, and the closed day is Tuesday (the following day when Tuesday is a public holiday), so take care not to plan this for a Tuesday. Admission is free, but some play equipment costs extra. There are areas where shoes come off, so easy on-and-off shoes and a spare pair of socks are handy. It gets busy during the summer holidays, so claim a spot for your bags early. Rather than leaving the water-play gear in the car, gather it together before moving to Mizu no Hiroba for a smoother transition.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. Being indoors during the strongest midday sun is welcome on a hot day

Access & map

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