Oyokogawa Water Park — Attraction in Tokyo

This linear park along the bed of an old canal starts at a play ship at the north and continues south through a great variety of gardens, fields, and streams. The rock work along parts of the stream is impressive, and so is the planting. There's a real suspension bridge to intrigue the kids and lots of stepping stones. Bicycles more or less have their own lane. Despite a few problems, it's a clever, well designed, and well maintained park, worth visiting for anyone who enjoys public parks, especially...

This 1.83km long park by the stream is the best place to jog, play or stroll. The park stretches from north edge by Sky Tree to the south edge in Kinshicho, where's not very typical place for sightseeing but has many reasonable restaurants/shops for local people. The road is mostly paved with concrete/stones, but partly left natural. It has small fall in the middle way, and the trees give relaxing atmosphere along the stream. You'll see ducks, birds and insects playing...

The water in the pools wasn't as clean as I expected, which was a bit disappointing. Additionally, there was no designated space for picnics, which made it challenging. Toilets are available, but they are located quite far from the main areas, adding some inconvenience to the visit. However, the view of the Tokyo Skytree from the park is truly great, offering a nice backdrop to the visit. Overall, it’s a decent spot for a one-time visit during summer for kids...