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Saitama Prefectural Museum of Rivers

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Yorii Town


Address

39 Kozono, Yorii, Osato District, Saitama 369-1217, Japan

Website

www.river-museum.jp

Contact

+81 48-581-7333

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Jahan T. 1 year ago on Google
    A very beautiful place..😍❤️😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 橘京子 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I want you to stop banning parasols. It doesn't get in the way when it's free. The kids had a great time. But I think it's enough to follow the Kingfisher Kawara. (Original) 日傘禁止だけはやめてほしいかな。空いている時は邪魔にならないんだし。 子供達はとても楽しんでました。でもカワセミ河原のついでくらいでいいと思います。
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  • 4/5 2 m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arakawa Waku Waku Land (Water Athletic) I arrived at the parking lot around 9:15, but there is already a long line for the entrance ticket. Since we are reducing the number of passengers due to corona measures, we were able to buy the ticket for the third 11:50 start. When I saw the Adventure Theater, it was 12 o'clock. There was a limit to the number of people who could enter the main building and I waited outside for about 30 minutes. There is a tent for the time being, but it was quite hard to wait in the heat. In the main building, you can learn about the history of Arakawa and flood countermeasures and study. It was cool so I was able to recover my strength here. The large water turbine with a diameter of 24.2m was powerful. It was interesting to understand the mechanism of the water wheel. In the exciting land, kindergartens and elementary school students can enjoy playing rowing boats and athletics. The upper grades may be unsatisfactory. Some children came in swimwear, but only one athletic gets wet so you can play without getting wet. By the time I returned before 13:00, there was a line of cars entering the parking lot. I think it is recommended to go to the morning during the summer vacation. (Original) 荒川わくわくランド(ウォーターアスレチック)目当てに訪れました。9時15分頃駐車場に着きましたが既に入場券を求める長蛇の行列。 コロナ対策の為利用人数を減らしているので、買えたのは3回目の11:50スタートのチケット。アドベンチャーシアターを見るとしたら12時の回でした。 本館に入るのも人数制限していて外で30分くらい待ちました。一応テントもありますが、暑い中待つのは結構キツかったです。本館では荒川についての歴史や洪水対策など知ることができて勉強になります。涼しいのでここで体力回復できました。 直径24.2mの大水車は迫力ありました。水車の仕組みも分かって興味深かったです。 わくわくランドは手漕ぎボートやアスレチックなど幼稚園と小学生が楽しく遊べました。高学年は物足りないかもしれません。水着で来てる子もいましたが濡れるアスレチックは一つだけなので濡れないように遊ぶこともできます。 13時前に帰る頃には駐車場に入る車の行列ができていました。夏休み期間は朝一に行くのがおすすめだと思います。
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew R. 5 years ago on Google
    We got lucky with clouds that kept the crowds away but warm enough to be comfortable getting soaking wet. Bring change of clothes. They have water shoes / crocs for kids to borrow. Kids had fun. Needs some refreshing and repairs. The movie with the moving seats was pretty poor and didn't need that technology. The 3D one was much better.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 齋藤佳寛 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The history of Arakawa was displayed in an easy-to-understand manner and I learned a lot. (Original) 荒川の歴史などがわかりやすく展示されていて勉強になりました。

  • 5/5 宮窪良汰 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The hagoita was very interesting. (Original) 羽子板が非常に面白かったです。

  • 5/5 深谷市ふっかちゃんデース 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the river museum in Yorii, Saitama, There is the best watermill in Japan, I went We were surprised at considerable size. (Original) 埼玉県寄居町ある川の博物館には、 日本一の水車が有ります、行ってきました かなりの大きさにビックリ致しました。

  • 5/5 大友良彦 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The waterwheel was bigger and more powerful than I thought. The person in charge was very kind and I enjoyed it. (Original) 大水車は思ったより大きく迫力がありました。 係の方にとても親切にしていただき楽しむ事が出来ました。

  • 4/5 天沼友成 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can enjoy (Original) 楽しめます

  • 4/5 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can understand the history of Arakawa. (Original) 荒川の歴史が良く分かります。

  • 4/5 吉田明弘 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There were more exhibits than I expected. It is devised for public use, such as a gun weir show. (Original) 思ったよりも展示が多かった。鉄砲堰ショー等、公立にしては工夫されている。

  • 4/5 小林達也 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A big watermill is a symbolic museum. (Original) 大きな水車がシンボルの博物館です。

  • 5/5 たけぞう 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum that embodies the history of the Arakawa River, where all staff members were able to restore the impact of the recent typhoon. Is it a space that can be enjoyed at low cost by seeking cooperation from the private sector? (Original) 先日の台風の影響にも職員全員で復旧にこぎつけ荒(ふる)川の歴史を正に体現した博物館。運営を民間に協力を仰ぐ事で安価に楽しめるスペースです?

  • 5/5 H. T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You should go here once. Especially with children, you should be able to enjoy a lot of water sports. (Original) ここは一度は行くべき。特に子連れなら、水上アスレチックを相当楽しめるはず。

  • 3/5 Shigeo A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Typhoon No. 19 was closed due to the flood of Arakawa. (Original) 台風19号で荒川の洪水により休館でしたが、本館、風車、レストハウスは、県民の日から再開した。

  • 3/5 神山博光 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a perfect facility to get to know Arakawa. In the past, people who went to Yorii seemed to go for onions, which are called scenic spots, but when children are together, onions are not enough. It's a museum you can go to once, but this is a museum that you can repeat. However, it is difficult to be far from my town. (Original) 荒川を知るには最適な施設ですね。昔は寄居方面に行く人は名勝と呼ばれた玉淀を目当てに行ってたようですが、子どもが一緒の場合は、玉淀では物足りないですからね。博物館なんて一度行けばそれだけのものでしょうが、ここはリピートしても良いと思える博物館です。ただ、私の住む町からは遠いというのが難点かな。

  • 3/5 R.B. Bailey Jr International M. 5 years ago on Google
    Good for a family visit, good food, but a little expensive. Kind staff. No taxi stand (that I could see), and quite a hike for the little ones, from the nearest station. Clean toilets, locker storage in men's toilet

  • 4/5 ねこ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In summer, you can play in the water and love kids. (Original) 夏は水遊びができて、子供が大好きな博物館です。

  • 5/5 岡田英俊 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend it in summer. (Original) オススメですよ、夏は。

  • 5/5 Yuriyan p. 3 years ago on Google
    かわはく 楽しかったです❗️ リーズナブルで色々学べます✨

  • 4/5 Giacomo B. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun place for kids , mostly to visit during warm season

  • 4/5 i-me k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I saw a water mill! (Original) 水車が見れました!

  • 5/5 Rei T. 4 years ago on Google
    Big water mill, looks like a Ferris wheel .😂

  • 5/5 中田ザイラ 2 years ago on Google
    Place is really nice specially when you have kids, there is a lot of activities in the area and the food is really affordable,but you can also bring your own food cause there's a lot of tables to rest within the area. There is also a pool that young kids and toddler can enjoy during summer so I recommend to bring extra clothes for them. Kids are free of entrance fee and very cheap for adults for 410yen and a parking fee of 300 yen only. Diffinitely a must go with kids 👍👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Lynda Hogan (. 8 years ago on Google
    Fantastic outing during the summer. Lots for the kids to do. The water adventure playground is really fun for the kids. They have set times that you can enter for 50 minutes at a go. Its just enough time for smaller children. The museum usually has some sort of free event, such as colouring or making something. The turtles in the small aquarium are free to hold as are the zarigani. They put in a climbing wall this year. We have yet to do the simulated ride as you can't go on with babies, but I have heard that kids love that too. Reasonably priced. You can bring your own food in and there is also eateries on the grounds.

  • 5/5 Joelle K. 4 years ago on Google
    A tad faded around the edges, the Museum of Rivers is still a fun family day out! There are several buildings (museum, restaurant), a huge wooden waterwheel and lots of water play activities. Fun and educational.

  • 2/5 Young M. 4 years ago on Google
    As of April 2019, service is very limited to hold a museum function only. Feel very costly for these types of service (400 yen entrance, 300 parking) and looking forward to seeing water activity zone to come back.

  • 5/5 枦木正 3 years ago on Google
    小さなお子さんがいらっしゃるご家族向きでしょう。

  • 5/5 B S. 3 years ago on Google
    時間入れ換え制のおかげで混雑もなく、子供達が楽しんでおりました。着替えとビーチサンダルじゃなく、しっかりバンドがついたサンダルで。

  • 5/5 橋本文美 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The use of athletics on water was prohibited due to a typhoon last year, but the big turbine was the highlight. The diorama from the source of the Arakawa River to the mouth of the river is also very good and worth a visit. (Original) 昨年の台風で水の上でのアスレチックは使用禁止でしたが、大きな水車が圧巻でした。荒川の源流から河口までのジオラマもとても良く出来ていて一見の価値があります。

  • 4/5 kou k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If it wasn't raining, I could see a model from the source of the Arakawa River to the sea. So, I think that watching three mini theaters is not enough for half a day. (Original) 雨が降って無ければ、荒川の源流から海までの模型が見れた。 で、ミニシアターを3本観てると半日では足りないと思います。

  • 3/5 y h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Due to the damage caused by the typhoon, the available places are mainly exhibition facilities. We recommend that you check the website before going out. (Original) 台風の被害により、利用できる箇所は主に展示施設になっています。Webサイトで確認してからお出かけすることをすすめます。

  • 5/5 Moric K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) When I was looking at it with interest, the staff taught me various things. Almost recovered from the disaster. Arakawa's model is a masterpiece. (Original) 興味を持って見ていると、スタッフの方がいろいろと教えてくれました。災害からもほぼ復旧しています。荒川の模型は、圧巻です。

  • 5/5 山田太郎 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A huge three-dimensional model that was completely reproduced on the 1/1000 scale from the headwaters of Arakawa to the estuary, which was also introduced at the Tamori Club, is a highlight. The main tracks and stations are also displayed, so you can understand the positional relationship well. The life of a river is really like life. Being born in the depths of the mountain, the mountains and valleys stand and block in front, sometimes bypass or forcibly break through, and in the middle basin merge with friends in the same direction to become a big river, and a gentle flow at the estuary It reaches the time when it fills and pours into the sea. It is epoch-making that you can easily understand the situation with a model. ま で It goes without saying that at that time, the melody of "Like a river" by Hibari Misora ​​was flowing in my head. (Lol) (Original) タモリ倶楽部でも紹介された、荒川の源流から河口まで1000分の1スケールで完全再現された巨大な立体模型が圧巻。主な線路や駅も表示されているので位置関係も良く分かります。  本当に川の生涯って人生みたいなんですよ。山奥で生を受け、山や谷が前に立ち塞がり、ある時は迂回し又は強行突破し、中流域では方向を同じくする仲間達と合流して大河となり、そして穏やかな流れとなって河口に至り、海に注いで満ち足りた時を迎える。その様子が模型で克明に目で追って理解できる、というのは画期的ですわ。  その時、私の頭の中で美空ひばりの「川の流れのように」のメロディーが流れていた事は言うまでもありません。(笑)

  • 2/5 AR P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a shame that I'm lazy and don't invest in renewal, but I'm grateful for taking safety measures and registering my name after taking my temperature. Entry price is 300 yen. If you like, there is a 400 yen admission for cinema and 400 yen admission for photos. (Original) 怠慢で更新の投資がないのは残念ですが、安全対策をとっていて、体温を取って名前を登録してくれるのもありがたいです。 エントリー価格300円。 お好みで、シネマ入場400円、写真入場400円もございます

  • 3/5 泉理絵 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is a museum that learns about the river, which is very much like Saitama. Although the inside feels sober, it seems like an adventure theater (?), An attraction (?) Where the seats move according to the image of the river going down. Outside there is Japan's largest water wheel and a fairly full-fledged water playground called Waku Waku Land. However, it seems that the typhoon was affected by the typhoon of last year, this facility was closed for about a month, and some facilities in the hotel were closed even in February 2020, which I visited this time. (Original) いかにも埼玉らしい、川について学ぶ博物館です。 中は正直地味な感じてすが、アドベンチャーシアター(だったかな?)という、川下りの映像にあわせて座席が動くアトラクション(?)が売りのようです。 外には日本最大の水車や、わくわくランドというけっこう本格的な水遊び場があります。 ただし、昨年の台風の影響をかなり受けたようで、この施設も1ヶ月ほど休館、今回訪問した2020年2月でも館内のいくつかの施設が休みになっていました。

  • 3/5 やあすうえい 3 years ago on Google
    2028/08/10初訪問 下調べなしでしたので、満喫できませんでした 水遊び用着替えなど準備して次回にリベンジします 昨年の大雨で水族館罹災し、まだ復旧してないとのことです

  • 4/5 桑畑美佳 3 years ago on Google
    検温して入れます

  • 5/5 SHUJI S. 3 years ago on Google
    小さい子が水遊出来ますが、アスレチックは水着ではなく、上に何か羽織るなどケガをしない服装が必要です。

  • 4/5 koa. n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A powerful water turbine that does not disappoint (Original) 期待を裏切らない大迫力の水車

  • 4/5 Take 3 years ago on Google
    館内の『鉄砲堰』の実演は大変な迫力でした。 荒川のスケールモデルは地図好きにはいくらでも見ていられる楽しさがあります。

  • 5/5 まどみかるる 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arakawa's model was very good. (Original) 荒川の模型がとても良かったです。

  • 2/5 本名は使用しない 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hmm··· Due to the influence of corona, I could only see the exhibition... How about having the same entrance fee even though only half the attractions are open? (Original) んー・・・ コロナの影響もあり展示のみしか見られなかった・・・ 半分のアトラクションしか営業していないのに入場料が同じなのはいかがなものでしょうか?

  • 1/5 ママあやぱん 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Athletic has been canceled. I'm sorry. I think it won't go for the time being (Original) アスレチックが中止となっており。残念です。当分いかないかと思います

  • 2/5 Achiko N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I can't use the core playground equipment. I wanted to play in the water. (Original) コロナで肝心な遊具が使えません。 水遊びさせてあげたかった。

  • 5/5 池上健 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best water wheel in Japan is a must see ☺️ (Original) 日本一の水車が見ものです☺️

  • 5/5 Toshie T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can enjoy it even in the rain. (Original) 雨でも楽しめます。

  • 4/5 澤田純一 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There were few visitors on weekday afternoons and I was able to enjoy a relaxing tour! (Original) 平日の午後で見学者が少なく落ち着い見学出来ました!

  • 3/5 Ana V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arakawa giant model  Japan's largest model that reproduces terrain over 173 km  The water source from Arakawa to Tokyo Bay is 1:1,000.  Underwater viewer window  Different types of fish can be found in rivers such as Salverino and cherry trout.  ・Fish feeding practice: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (1) 10:00-(2) 15:30-  Mill Hat Square  Two factories along the Arakawa River were rebuilt.  Arakawa Waku Waku Land  Scientific properties of water (flow,  Fluctuations, pressure, resistance), flood control and use of water resources. (Original) 荒川の巨大模型 173km以上の地形を再現した日本最大のモデル 荒川から東京湾までの水源は1:1,000。 水中ビューアウィンドウ サルヴェリーノやチェリートラウトなどの川では、さまざまな種類の魚を見ることができます。 ・魚の餌付け練習:土日祝(1)10:00-(2)15:30- ミルハットの広場 荒川沿いにあった2つの工場を改築。 荒川わくわくランド 水の科学的性質(流れ、 変動、圧力、抵抗)、洪水制御および水資源の使用。

  • 4/5 平松嘩 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was very vacant when I disturbed, so I took a closer look! The attractions were fun, so I recommend the family! (Original) お邪魔した時はとても空いていて、じっくり拝見しました!アトラクションも楽しかったので、ご家族もオススメです!

  • 3/5 島一 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I enjoyed it as it was. (Original) それなりに楽しめました。

  • 4/5 1977kimi 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the best for children. Play and learn in. (Original) 子供には最高かも。学べて遊べて。

  • 5/5 町田崇 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The damage is painful due to the typhoon, but the display contents are very good (Original) 台風により被害は痛々しいけど、展示内容は非常に良い


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