KODOMO NO KUNI
Kodomo no Kuni (meaning; Children’s Land). This is one of my favourite places to take my children for a full and very affordable day out.
My kids like Kodomo no Kuni’s splash ‘brook’ from mid-March until October.
Note that they don’t allow large pieces of sporting equipment or pets in the park.
As always, the jumping domes are also a highlight. There is also a petting zoo, a small amusement park, a milking station, horseriding and a ride-on train around the park.
It’s a full day out. I recommend taking a lunch (there is a restaurant there but it’s like school cafeteria type food.) There is also kakigori (shaved ice) and ice-cream for sale.
My kids adore swimming in the brook here. The entire area is shallow so it’s even good for kids who aren’t great swimmers.
There is also a big pool here but I’ve heard it does get very crowded and, I must admit, we have never tried it before.
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My kids love the large buckets of chalk just inside the entrance, inviting kids to decorate the pathway.
横浜市青葉区奈良町700
700 NARA-CHO, YOKOHAMA CITY, AOBA
OPEN: 9:30AM-4:30PM (UNTIL 5PM IN JULY & AUGUST)
CLOSED: WEDNESDAYS
PRICE: FREE FOR CHILDREN 2 & YOUNGER, 3-5 YEAR OLDS 100 YEN, ELEMENTARY & JUNIOR HIGH AGE 200 YEN, ADULTS 600 YEN
ACCESS: 45 MINS BY CAR FROM THE CITY OR 50 MINS BY TRAIN
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