- Dates & time
- September 12, 2026 (Sat) - September 13, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜16:00
- cost
- Free admission
- Venue & access
- Kakogawa Riverbed, Doubutsu no Mori Plaza Train: About 10 min walk west from Kakogawa Station (JR Kobe Line)
Car: Free parking available
There are 2 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Kakogawa Riverbed, Doubutsu no Mori Plaza. The map shows each with its walking time.
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Why You Should Visit
Two days of active play for children on the Doubutsu no Mori Plaza along the Kakogawa riverbed. Inflatable playgrounds are set up on the grass alongside balance games, ball games and a giant bubble corner. Admission is free and you can come and go during opening hours. The riverbed gives kids plenty of room to run, and it is walkable from JR Kakogawa Station. Best for families with preschoolers to primary-age children.
NOTE
Activities
- Balance games
- Ball games
- Giant bubbles
- Inflatable playgrounds
*One of the autumn events in Kakogawa City's riverside programme. Details on the organiser's Instagram
出典: PR TIMES(加古川市)
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