What makes it 88% Couple-Friendly: Couples get romantic stream walks, shared foot-baths, matcha in the thatched tea-room, shrine photos, and evening firefly viewing, all in a calm setting that encourages conversation and memories.
Why 0.5-1 day visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Covers a riverside walk, poem stones, footbath, and tea break at a relaxed pace
Walk the poem trail:
Follow the Chitose River path past carved Man’yōshū poems and small waterfalls.
Tip: Start at the entrance monument and move downstream to see plaques in order
Soak in Doppo-no-yu footbath:
Relax on nine stones designed for different reflex points.
Tip: Bring a towel and arrive before mid-afternoon to avoid a queue
Visit Yugengen Kumano Shrine:
Wash your hands in spring water at this hot-spring guardian shrine.
Tip: Stop here on your way to the tea house for a photo spot
Enjoy matcha at Manyotei:
Sip green tea and wagashi in a thatched tea house by a waterfall.
Tip: Note Manyotei opens Friday–Monday, 10:00–15:00; reserve a table early
Join the Firefly Party:
Watch Luciola fireflies light up Hanakien meadow at dusk.
Tip: Held early–mid June; bring a light jacket and insect repellent

Neha Jain
Loved this park so so beautiful liked the terrain the green the water the light there’s a small coffee shop and a co working space which are beautiful too
Jeremy Fox
A great place to wander around - the waterfall and 'rapids' are pleasant, and there's an easy walk. There are seats at various points where people were relaxing, reading books or snoozing within sight and sound of the water. The signs warning of bears and wild boar were somewhat alarming, but I assume that spotting one of either is rare (there were many oeople wandering around without a care). The...
Gerry Wiener
Enjoyed the short riverwalk in the park. There was a lot of shade that proved helpful in tolerating the summer heat. Numerous small waterfalls along the river. Didn't see any monkeys or wild boars even though there were warning signs. Enjoyed some espresso, a sandwich, and juice at the park cafe. Food was better than average and reasonable in price. Would definitely come back.
Ben Dansie
Glorious park full of bamboo, ginkgo, kaseki elms accompanied by bubbling river. There’s a footpath and places to eat and drink and - randomly - free WiFi through. Hence the review! Very lovely
Danny M Stewart
Footspas were pretty good and the scenery walking through the park along the river is quite beautiful. Downside is the horrible plastic sandals you have to wear to use the spas, other than that the variety of spas with different tiles to stimulate, sooth or punish your feet in each of the seven separate baths was excruciatingly pleasant. 😬
Early June hosts free evening firefly viewings along the stream. Mid-November brings brilliant red and yellow maple leaves—visit midweek to avoid local crowds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Doppo-no-yu footbath for two | JPY 600 |
| Matcha tea and sweets for two | JPY 1,200 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 1,800 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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