Yairo no mori Park

Fabulous park with great kids areas!

When it came to moving to the countryside of Japan, part of me was a little nervous about having enough stuff to do here. Well, I didn't need to worry - the Yairo No Mori Park has plenty to do and is somewhere I could happily spend hours at every day! If you're a parent with young children, the park here is incredible. Inflatable giant balls to push around, a trampoline/inflatable pillow section, and several play areas tailored to different ages make this an excellent spot to visit with kids in tow. As well as the kids play areas, this is just a pleasant park to visit and take a stroll through. There are some beautiful mountain views, and best of all the park is free. Having lived in Tokyo before Niigata, there were a number of parks there with paid admission - so free parks are always a winner! We will absolutely be repeat visitors here.