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A plethora of unique parks! Check out these must-see spots for the upcoming outing season [Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture]

The season for driving, playing outside, and breathing in fresh air has arrived. Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, has several popular parks that are great spots for outings. Use them to get some exercise with the kids, or as a way for adults to refresh, and it's up to you. Use this as a reference when choosing a destination

Mizuiro Park, a mecca for playing in water

Mizuiro Park located about a 10-minute drive from Motomiya Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway and close to Motomiya City Hall , is a water park famous as one of the prefecture's leading water play spots. In the warmer seasons, many parents and children visit the park to enjoy splashing around in the water to their heart's content.

The biggest feature is the huge water play area. The sight of water gushing down from the huge waterfall is very impressive when you see it up close. You can even splash your whole body with the water pouring down. There is a walkway behind the waterfall, so you can enjoy a little bit of adventure

The floor has different levels, and water flows into it like a small valley. It's an intriguing design that will attract children's attention

There is also a smaller water play area a little ways away from the main water play area, which is just the right size for small children to play in

In addition to the water area, there are large playground equipment in the plaza where you can run around to your heart's content. The large lawn area on the west side is perfect for ball games and cherry blossom viewing in the spring

You can also access the Adatara River riverbed from within the park, making it a recommended walking course

Mizuiro Park is bustling with people of all ages during the day, but at night it's transformed. The park is lit up, and you can enjoy a fantastical landscape of water and light. The illumination times vary depending on the season, so it's a good idea to check the city's official website before visiting

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Prince Williams Park: Enjoy playgrounds and English gardens

Prince Williams Park is a park located in the nature-rich Nukasawa area of ​​Motomiya City. The park grounds include an athletic area with large wooden playground equipment, an indoor play area where children can have fun even on rainy days, and an elegant English garden

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Some people may wonder why there is an English garden here. In fact, the garden's construction began after a visit by Prince William of the British Royal Family in 2015, and it opened in 2017 as a symbol of friendship and revival between Japan and the UK. It is a symbol that serves as a bridge between the two countries, so to speak

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The garden is decorated in the style of a genuine English garden, with a rose garden, arches, gazebos, and more, making it look just like the scenery depicted in foreign literature

Although the style is different from Japanese gardens, its understated elegance may resonate with the ancient Japanese spirit of loving the ever-changing beauty of nature. The garden is large enough that you can walk around it in 15 minutes, but there are so many types of flowers to see that you're sure to discover something new every time you visit

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The athletic area adjacent to the English Garden is equipped with a variety of unique wooden play equipment that utilizes the mountain slope. There's a long Tarzan rope, a slope with rugged rocks to climb, and treehouse-like play equipment. It's packed with activities that will stimulate your sense of adventure and get your body moving!

If you're worried about rain or heat, we also recommend the indoor playground across the road

The park is packed with facilities, including an indoor sandbox, a covered bicycle course, and a large ball pool. Everyone from infants to elementary school students can have fun here. For safety, there is a tunnel under the roadway between the athletic area and the indoor playground

Admission to all facilities is free

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Hebi-no-hana, a town of flowers and history

Hebi-no-hana is also famous as one of the prefecture's leading flower viewing spots

This land was originally cultivated by Ito Ya, a wealthy farmer from Motomiya City, and used for breeding livestock and fish. Hebi-no-hana Palace, built as Ito Ya's residence, is registered as a tangible cultural property

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The park has a walking course that goes around a spacious pond, where you can enjoy the flowers and autumn leaves of each season. The most popular are the beautiful wisteria in spring, the water lilies in summer, and the maples in autumn

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Located in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, Ja-no-hana, a town of flowers and history, is a garden where you can enjoy flowers blooming throughout the four seasons. Within the garden, you can spend a relaxing time touring the Ja-no-hana Palace, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, or enjoying a boat ride on the pond. This article will introduce you to a visit during Golden Week, when the wisteria flowers were in full bloom. The vast grounds are home to a variety of flowers, making this a recommended garden for the summer and fall seasons. The origin of Ja-no-hana: Minamoto no Yoshiie fought here during the Zenkunen no Eki (Battle of the Nine Years), a major conflict that occurred in the late Heian period, and...
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There is an admission fee, but the admission ticket also serves as a free pass that can be used multiple times throughout the season. In other words, you can visit as many times as you like for the price of one admission, so it's a great idea to go and enjoy the different seasonal views

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  • Facility name: Hebi-no-hana, a town of flowers and history
  • Address: 38 Hebi-no-hana, Motomiya, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number: 0243-34-2036
  • Admission fee: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for children
  • Official URL: https://janohana.com/

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Use this as a reference for your trip to Motomiya City!

This time we introduced recommended parks in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture. Motomiya City is full of parks that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Another great thing about the city is that all the facilities are free or reasonably priced. Why not visit during the outing season?

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