Aqua Park in Yoshikawa

sightseeing

A park born from a conversation between the city mayor and a young participant of a Coming of Age Ceremony, it features a skate park, basketball court and an outdoor stage, making it rare within the prefecture. During heavy rain, the park becomes a regulation pond to reduce flood damage to nearby houses.

Basic Information

Location
90 Nakai, Yoshikawa City

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
9:00~20:00

How to get there

Public transport
About 15 minutes by bus from the north exit of Yoshikawa Station on the JR Musashino Line
Car
About 20 minutes from the Misato IC on the Metropolitan Expressway
Parking
None

Other

Remarks
Due to the regulating pond, the park may be closed due to rain and other weather conditions.
Be sure to wear a helmet, protector, etc. when skateboarding.

Map

Nearby spots

Nagata Park
Nagata Park

From the top of the park's symbol, the 16-meter high "Yoshikawa Mount Fuji," you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. On a clear day, you can see the Tokyo Sky Tree and, if you're lucky, you can even see the real Mount Fuji! The majority of the park is covered by green lawn, making the park feel spacious and open.

Nigou Hantou Matsuzawa Senbei
Nigou Hantou Matsuzawa Senbei

This is a long-established rice cracker shop recognized by its large signboard. The cute "namazu sembei (rice cracker)" in the shape of a catfish symbolize Yoshikawa, the home of the catfish, and is a popular souvenir. Another favorite with many repeat customers are the Yoshikawa Chips, made with 100% Yoshikawa-grown rice flour and deep-fried in a secret recipe of soy sauce and vegetable oil. Both products have been certified as premium brands by Yoshikawa City.

Seki Park’s Cherry Blossom Tree of Hope
Seki Park’s Cherry Blossom Tree of Hope

In 2008, cherry trees, which were sprouted from the seeds of the Jindai cherry tree in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, traveled to space with astronaut Koichi Wakata, and were subsequently planted in Seki Park on April 6th, 2019 through the Kibou (Hope) Cherry Blossom Project, a project aiming to plant cherry trees in municipalities affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. The decision to plant the trees in Yoshikawa City was based on the children's communication with astronaut Kanai Yoshishige in space, the dispatching of staff to Iitate Village in Fukushima Prefecture, which was evacuated after the 2011 earthquake, and the desire to pass on an explanation of the damage caused by Typhoon Kathleen from 70 years ago to future generations. The Sakura Festival is also held at Seki Park every March.

Yoshikawa Tourism Association Rental Cycle
Yoshikawa Tourism Association Rental Cycle

Free rental bicycles are available at the Number 1 Bicycle Parking Lot, only a two-minute walk from the Yoshikawa Station North Exit on the JR Musashino Line. Feel free to use them to explore the city!

Wagashi Tsukasa Marushin
Wagashi Tsukasa Marushin

A well-established Japanese sweets shop in Yoshikawa City that has been in business for 60 years. It was relocated to behind Yoshikawa Shrine and reopened in 2019. The famous "Namazu Manju," made from homemade red bean paste cooked with a rare attention to detail, makes for a perfect souvenir. We also recommend the "Namazu Monaka" to compare the taste of smooth and coarse red bean paste, and the dango (rice flour dumplings) made fresh to order.

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