What makes it 56% Baby-Friendly: Strollers fit main paths and benches give feeding pauses, but there are no diaper tables, nursing rooms, or infant-safe baths, so parents must improvise care and may shorten the stay.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Short stroller-friendly trails and a cafe break fit within a half-day visit without tiring the baby.
Stroll stroller-friendly trails:
Walk along the paved path by the Chitose River under tree shade.
Tip: Use a lightweight stroller; some gravel sections may be bumpy.
Rest at Genkan Terrace deck:
Relax on the covered wooden deck by the stream.
Tip: Buy drinks or snacks at the cafe first and use the deck to feed the baby.
Picnic on grassy banks:
Spread a mat on the lawns by the water for a snack stop.
Tip: Bring a small picnic mat and bento; no barbecue permits needed.
Read Man’yōshū poem stones:
Pause at carved stones with poems from Japan’s oldest anthology.
Tip: Read short English translations and let the baby nap to the water sounds.

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. 😬
Visit mid-June for free firefly viewing at dusk. In mid-November, enjoy red and gold maple leaves along the stream. Summer’s shade keeps the baby cool on hot days.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Park entry | JPY 0 |
| Genkan Terrace snacks or drinks (2 adults) | JPY 600 |
| Picnic supplies | JPY 1,000 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 1,600 |
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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