50 yen per ride! "Kariya City Traffic Children's Park" is very popular with parents and children.

​"Kariya City Traffic Children's Park" opened in 1975, located 40 minutes by car from Nagoya. Admission and parking are both free, and fun playground equipment is 50 yen each time! There are other spots where you can play for free, such as streetcars and steam locomotives.

This time, I will introduce the top 5 popular attractions such as "Great Poseidon" and "Dolphin Paradise"!

Top 5 popular attractions!

Rides in the park are 50 yen per ride (100 yen per ride for putting golf), and small playground equipment is also reasonably priced at 20 yen per ride. There is also playground equipment that even 0-year-olds can ride on an adult's lap, so even small children can have fun.Tickets for rides can be purchased from one of the park's five ticket vending machines, and any extra tickets can be used on other days as well.

Without further ado, here are the top 5 most popular rides!

 Compelling! "Great Poseidon"

The "Great Poseidon", which is so powerful that even adults can't help but feel a chill, is the most popular. The view is perfect because it is in a high place in the park!

"Dolphin Paradise" which can be ridden from 2 years old

Enjoy a smooth ride on a floating dolphin. As you slowly pass through the tunnel and let your guard down, you will end up at Dolphin Paradise, which will leave you feeling a little thrilled. Children as young as 2 years old can ride on the boat if accompanied by an adult, so it is recommended for those making their debut in riding.

Empty-handed OK! “Putter golf” that everyone can enjoy

Just hit the ball! First of all, let's challenge the goal of cup-in.

There is also a putter for children, and since it is a sport that can be progressed slowly, grandpa and grandma can also enjoy it. Control is the game, so you might even beat Papa and Mama.
(Elementary school students and older: 100 yen per person for one round, 3rd graders and younger must be accompanied by a guardian)

"Kids Coaster" that makes you want to scream

Roller coasters are a staple of amusement parks. Although it looks like a cute locomotive motif and a pop color, you can enjoy quite a thrill. During the high season, it's so popular that long lines form, so it's best to visit right after the park opens.

"Cycle Monorail" is a refreshing air cycling!

Ride a two-seater bicycle on rails set high above the ground, pedaling on your own feet. Feel the refreshing breeze while admiring the surrounding scenery. You can ride together or by yourself.

Recommended by facility staff! "Go kart"

The course has been devised down to the smallest details, such as tunnels and traffic lights, and there are steering wheels on both the left and right sides, so even small children can enjoy a cool drive while listening to the sound of a full-fledged engine.

There are many other spots where you can play for free!

You can play in the fountain pond from May to October. Don't forget to change your clothes as diapers and nudity are not allowed.

There are also two "artificial turf slides", a white mountain-shaped trampoline "Fuwafuwa Dome", the "Nagoya City Train No. 1603" that you can actually enter, and the "JNR D51 steam locomotive". is also attractive.

Currently not in use.
Fuwafuwa Dome, artificial turf slide (2 locations), streetcar, SL locomotive
As of July 2021

Lunch time

In addition to the terrace on the second floor of the administration building, there are many resting spots with roofs in the park, where you can casually enjoy a picnic with your lunch.

Kitchen cars are also available on weekends and summer holidays. In addition to the standard fried chicken and french fries, shaved ice is popular in the hot season. Among them, “Rainbow shaved ice” is sure to be Instagrammable! Be sure to check the website to see what kind of shops are available.

"Kariya toy hospital" with no repair fee

The Kariya Toy Hospital, located on the second floor of the administration building, is run by volunteers from local residents who use their experience and knowledge to nurture children's "spirit of cherishing things" and "enjoyment of making things". .It depends on the condition of the problem, but it can be completed on the same day at the earliest.

[Kariya Toy Hospital]
Location: Administration building 2nd floor
Business days: 2nd and 4th Saturdays and Sundays of every month (1st and 3rd Saturdays and Sundays only in December) Every Saturday and Sunday during summer vacation
Reception hours: From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee: In principle, the repair fee is free (parts and materials are actual expenses)
Website: http://kariya-omocha.jp/

A message from the person in charge

“The free parking lot fills up during the high season, so we recommend going early in the morning. There are some rides that children cannot ride alone, so be sure to check before lining up. All the staff are keeping safety first so that visitors can enjoy themselves, so please come with peace of mind.”

When I visited with my children before the interview, I was impressed by the natural smiles of the staff, and felt that this was one of the greatest attractions of Kariya City Traffic Children's Park.

At the adjacent "Hands-On Science Museum," you can experience a planetarium, crafts, lab courses, and science shows at reasonable prices, so why not try it out on your next vacation?

Life Designs

2021.08.18

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