海南こどもの国
Kainan Children's Country
A spacious children's park in Yatomi City, offering a variety of recreational facilities including playgrounds, pedal-powered go-karts, water bicycles, and a seasonal swimming pool.
Attractions
Park, Outdoor Activities, Family-Friendly
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Kainan Children's Country, established in 1985, spans approximately 100,000 square meters and provides diverse recreational facilities for children and families. The park features large playgrounds equipped with structures like the "Super Wave" and athletic equipment, as well as areas such as the Adventure Plaza, Slope Plaza, and Fort Plaza. Visitors can enjoy pedal-powered go-karts on a 500-meter track and water bicycles on the park's pond, each available for a nominal fee of 50 yen per ride. During the summer months, a swimming pool is open, offering a refreshing activity for children. The park's flat terrain makes it accessible and popular for school excursions from both within and outside the prefecture.
Facilities & Services
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 1). Rides are closed every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a holiday), except during school summer and spring vacations when they operate daily.
Accessibility: The park's flat terrain makes it accessible for visitors with mobility challenges.
Parking: Free parking is available with a capacity of approximately 1,100 vehicles across three parking lots.
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