Okuno Park — Attraction in Ito

Okuno Park (おくの公園) is a quiet, low-key green space nestled just below Okuno Dam. While not a destination on its own, it serves as a pleasant prelude or cooldown spot for dam-goers, complete with shaded paths and a couple of gentle trailheads that connect you to the main attraction. (3/5)

Full Review: Okuno Park – A Gentle Prelude to the Main Event Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Tucked away beneath the serene silhouette of Okuno Dam, Okuno Park (おくの公園) feels like the quiet footnote to a larger story. It’s not flashy, and it certainly doesn’t scream for attention, but if you’re already in the area to see the dam—and especially if you appreciate subtle, tucked-away green spaces—it offers a mild, earthy charm that complements the surrounding nature nicely.

This isn’t your manicured, flower-laden kind of park (at least not during off-season). Think of it more as a natural rest stop or soft trail hub, where shade, solitude, and a few benches invite you to pause, breathe, and reset. With a bit of imagination, you could picture it as a children’s outdoor play zone—complete with uneven terrain, climbing spots, and seasonal foliage that likely turns more vibrant come cherry blossom or fall color time.

There are two accessible paths from the park that lead directly up to the dam, and for those trying to get the “full Okuno experience,” it makes sense to start or end your visit here. The short trails are gentle enough for most casual walkers, and they give you the feeling of slowly ascending into a more dramatic scene, building up anticipation before reaching the scenic overlook above.

The vibe? Casual, relaxed, and local. This isn’t where you’ll find crowds or tour buses. In fact, its understated quality is arguably part of the charm. It's a space for unhurried moments and subtle beauty—a place to sip a drink, snap a couple of wide shots, and reflect before continuing your day.

Would I call it a must-see? Not quite. But as a companion piece to Okuno Dam, it holds its own. It’s a grounding, easygoing place that rounds out the experience without demanding too much in return.

If you’re already headed to the dam, give it ten or fifteen minutes. Walk a loop, pick your trail, and enjoy the calm before (or after) the climb. It may not be a highlight, but it does what it sets out to do—and sometimes, that’s more...

隠れた小さな公園。 なかなかいきにくい場所にあります。

ここを通ってダムに行くには299段の階段を登りますので、その前の最終セーブポイントです。

トイレは公衆トイレらしく、シンプルな作りです。 ですが、手入れはされているようで綺麗でした。 嬉しいですね。

そのほかの施設としてはベンチがありましたが、そっちは手入れされておらずボロボロ。壊れていて使えないものもありました。

一息ついて...

ダムの直下の公園です。近くまで車で行けます。公園にはトイレ、ベンチ、迷路などあり、かなり急な階段を登るとダム上まで行けます。ダム上は自転車禁止。管理棟から見られてます。車椅子には何も言われない様でした。湖畔は4キロ以上あり一周出来ます。 ちょっと一周は厳しい方には途中にショートカット出来る所があります。自転車が乗り入れ出来たら楽し...