KODOMO-NO-KUNI (Children's Land)
Activities and Attractions, Family Activities, Outdoors and Sports
KODOMONOKUNI was founded in commemoration of the Royal Marriage of Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko in 1959 (mounted Emperor and Empress since 1988). It was officially opened on May 5th, a national holiday of the Children's Day, in 1965. KODOMONOKUNI is a type of natural-park of which the main purpose is to contribute to children's sound mind and body. The land covers an area of 976,000 square meters (approx. 240 acres).
The 250 acre park houses a farm with animals and a plaza where visitors can enjoy barbecue. Other attractions include a 110 meter long slide, a mini steam locomotive, and an artificial river amongst other facilities. Nature walks, craft art, and pottery are also popular activities. Children can have fun with their parents at the Kids Zoo, where children can come in contact with small animals.
Information
Area
Opening Hours
9:30am - 4:30pm (July and August 9:30am - 5:00pm)
Closed on Wednesdays (open if holiday), Dec.31st, Jan.1st
Address
700, Nara-cho, Aoba-ku Yokohama, 227-0036
URL
http://www.kodomonokuni.org/english/
Closest Railway Station
"Kodomonokuni Station" (Tokyu Kodomonokuni Line)
Tel
045-961-2111
Fax
045-962-1366
Ticket Info
Adults: 600 yen
Elementary / Junior high school students: 200 yen
Age of 3 to 5: 100 yen
Age of 2 and younger: free
Eating Facilities
cafe, restaurant, vending machine, kiosk
Barrier Free
slope, elevator, wheelchair rental, disabled stall, service dog, disabled parking
Childcare
nursing room, baby changing table, baby seat in lavatory, baby stroller rental services
Foreign Language Support
English (website only)