Best places: Parks in Ibi County

Iconic pagoda on a hilltop facing Mt. Fuji in Arakurayama Sengen Park, reached via 398 steps.

Park with many stairs leading to seasonal cherry blossoms, a pagoda & dramatic views of Mt. Fuji.

Park around Matsumoto Castle featuring a moat, walking paths & gardens with cherry blossoms.

Walking trails with striking fall colors & a campsite backed by Mount Mizugaki's jagged peaks.

Popular park by a canal offering scenic mountain views & grassy areas for leisure activities.

This attraction has a zoo with 125+ species, a greenhouse with gardens & an amusement park.

Urban green space with animal enclosures, full-scale dinosaur models, rose gardens & water rides.

Hilltop park featured in a hit anime movie, with views over Lake Suwa, play areas & walking paths.

Hilltop with playgrounds & walking trails, plus an observation deck with views of the Japanese Alps.

Family rides on traditional roundabouts & roller coasters, plus mini-train trips & go-karting.

👍👍 Scenic beaches. Absolutely this place is worth a visit! The ocean water is very clear and beautiful. We found crabs, hermit crabs, shrimp, and lots of little fish on the rocks on the beach! Restrooms and restaurants are also available on this beach. The waves on Shimoda's beaches tend to be high. Ho...

Animal park with spider monkeys, parrots & capybaras living on islands accessed by small boats.

Expansive locale with real fossils & life-size models, plus children's activities & a BBQ area.

Tranquil Japanese-style garden with a pathway along streams & ponds, plus a tea ceremony house.

Hillside flower park with vibrant displays, a kids' water park in summer & snow sports in winter.

Accessed by a cable car, this mountaintop park offers stunning lake views, a rose garden & shrines.

👍👍 7月10日から令和6年2月29日まで 道路拡幅工事の為、 時間規制通行止め。 入口から工事区間まで 道幅が狭いです。 路面も、つきはぎだらけで ガタガタ。 が…そこを抜けると アスファルトは綺麗。 道幅も問題なくカーブが連続続くのに めっちゃ走りやすい。 運転楽しかったです！ 眺めも最高で 写真じゃ伝わらないのが残念…...

Expansive playground with pedal karts, climbing frames & water slides, plus a monorail ride.

👍👍 This place is so great, views of the snow capped mountains are spectacular. It took me about 25 minutes to walk up here from the town, but the views certainly made it worthwhile. Definitely recommended this when in Takayama!

A popular spot to view spring blossom from around 300 cherry trees, with a children's playground.