✨Introducing Fountain Spots That Kids Will Love✨ 1. Minami-Nagano Sports Park Perfect for hot days! The fountain at Minami-Nagano Sports Park has strong water pressure and is enjoyable for children of various ages! 【Address】320 Shinonoi Higashifukuji, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available. Please note that parking can be very crowded on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays when events are held. Matrix Fountain 【Fountain Operating Period】From early June to late August. Please check the website as there may be specific operating days on weekends. 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2. Shiroyama Park Features a large fountain and is bustling during the summer! Adjacent to Zenkoji Temple, Shiroyama Zoo, and the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, as well as the Higashiyama Kaii Museum. 【Address】1-7-1 Hakoshimizu, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available (paid, with some discounts available) 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to mid-October 【Fountain Operating Hours】Sunday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Illumination starts at 6:00 PM) 3. Central Square Enjoy various fountain patterns with programmed operation! There are shaded rest areas and a bouncy dome where kids can play. 【Address】1307-1 Toigo-machi, Tsuruga, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available (paid) 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to the end of October 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Operates for 15 minutes followed by a 5-minute pause. (Illumination starts at 6:00 PM) 4. Mamejima Park Features a perfectly sized fountain stream where kids can lose track of time playing! Play equipment such as a Tarzan rope and net jungle gym are also available. 【Address】Oaza Mamejima 1063-1, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to mid-October 【Fountain Operating Hours】9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Operates water for 40 minutes, then stops for 10 minutes repeatedly) 5. Nagano Station East Exit Park Play with fountains and equipment, and there's a Komeda Coffee shop on-site! Features a large climbing structure and complex play equipment, popular among families. 【Address】Nagano-shi, Oaza Kurita 2121, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】1 space for disabled persons (free). Please use nearby paid parking. 【Fountain Operating Period】From late April to mid-October 【Fountain Operating Hours】8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Until 5:00 PM in August) 6. Natsume-ga-hara Shinsui Park A water park located within the Natsume-ga-hara Water Purification Plant, where you can enjoy water play in the fountain area! Near the fountain, there is an educational area where you can learn about Nagano City's water purification plant and water sources. 【Address】Hirashiba, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available 【Fountain Operating Period】From early May to late September 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 7. Showa Forest Park A park developed utilizing the natural forest, featuring fountains and a multi-purpose grassy area. 【Address】120-13 Ueno 2-chome, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan 【Parking】Available 【Fountain Operating Period】June (only on Saturdays and Sundays), July and August (daily) 【Fountain Operating Hours】10:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Fountain operating periods and hours may change. Please check the website before visiting.* *Please be cautious of heatstroke while using the facilities.* #Fountain #Park #Water Play #Nagano City #Nagano Tourism