Buying tickets in advance is highly recommended. I did have a tattoo, but kept it covered. We started off with some cold beer, served by girls in the Boy Scout of America. Had we known beer was available elsewhere we would not have waited. There is food and beer all over the park and if you have your phone you can use that to pay. Like most everywhere in Japan I felt comfortable leaving my valuables is a shaded rest area. Which there are many places to do so. BRING YOUR OWN thing to float on. The lines for things were fairly long. My group and I misunderstood the sign at Dekasla. You can pay ¥1,000 to reserve a spot, which I highly recommend. I did not and missed out on riding other rides. If your in a group though, you can send people to go get food, drinks and bathroom breaks. So perhaps time it around a lunch break. Let me tell you about the water. I grew up swimming, I’ve been a lifeguard at everything from a city pool, extreme water rides and even in the Atlantic Ocean. I say this to say, I’ve been in a lot of pools and water parks. The chemical level was spot on and my skin felt amazing. My guess is a bromine salt. My eyes did not hurt even after several underwater searches for dropped items. The temperature was great to, not to warm or to cold. The outdoor hot tub, could have been warmer. Since it was so hot, no one in my group ventured inside. When it was time to eat, there where plenty of food options.

A huge water park nestled at the western area of Tokyo. Went there with my family and a group of friends. Based on my experience, I highly reccomend to rent a car rather than using public transportation because it is quite far; bring a lot of snacks, meals and drinks; and it is better to arrive at the venue right before the opening time to avoid congestion at the entrance gate. We went there during public holiday so the traffic was very crowded and it was full house as all the tickets were sold out.

Nice waterpark. My daughter loved it. Plenty of kiddy pools and the water for the indoor pools were warm and perfect for my 1 yr old kid. Absolutely no tattoo and You have to purchase tickets in advanced.

Fun for all! We went on May 14, 2023. It is the opening of the summer season. Entry fee is ¥2600 for adults during May. There are three parts: 1. Adventure Dome (Indore pool with waves, slides and hot jacuzzi. The front part of the pool is 1.4m deep so good for swimming. Wave time is hourly and it was quite fun. The slides are also good. Many people brought leisure sheets and sat around the pool like being on the beach. Temperature is kept hot here. So even in May it does not feel cold to be on water for long time. The Jacuzzis are great) 2. Adventure Lagoon (Outdoor Pool and slides. This place was cold under rain. But there was a big hot bath which was very calming.) 3. Thrill Mountain Amusement Park (Ferries wheel, Dekasla, and others. Most rides are for kids but we had a fun time riding these. Super Bounty was quite scary! And the Dekasla was the best part!) End note: Most rides are for kids and not much thrilling for adults but I must say it is quite fun and relaxing! I didn’t want to ride Dekasla since its very high. But I did and it was so fun and not that scary. We brought our own food and had a little picnic. Please not that water floats and rings are not available here and you need to bring your own. There are shops but price seemed higher than usual. They have free pump station for water floats.

It's ok, at best. For any foreigners to Japan, THEY WILL NOT ALLOW YOU IN WITH TATTOOS. They need to have that written clearly in all langages BEFORE you purchase tickets. For the lazy river, you have to bring your own flotation device because the park only supplies about 10 of them, and they are always taken. The regular amusement rides are for kids, adults can ride them, but they aren't very exciting. The big ferris wheel was closed. The womens changing room was just a tiny space, and the curtains would open when the wind blew. It was nice to cool down on a hot day, but thankfully, we'll just do that in the outdoor pool on base and save our money.

The experience was great. Though we went there at a time when a few rides/slides were not available but yet it was worth visiting. A few items that I have to specially mention and recommend are- 1. DeCasla- we were frieghtened and thought a lot before riding it because we were not very fond of heights and gravitation. But once we took the chance, we so much enjoyed it that we instantly went for another round. 2. The wave- its very enjoyable for people of all age. The wave is initiated every hour once 3. Jakuji/hot spring- There are two hot springs, one inside the indoor area, another in the outdoor area. At first it feels very warm but once you get habituated, it relaxes you like nothing else.

Super amazing place for all age groups. You need to reach early if you want a place for parking. The water was clean and cold , felt refreshing .

Everything costs too much. Advance ticket booking+parking fee+locker fee+VIP seat+meal fee No service Some spots are closed causing too many people to gather at the same spot during the covids. There is no way to prevent it. Went on 21/5/2022 Open water waves to play only once. Not informed in advance, very disappointed, do not go again, think carefully before paying here.

Got the summer land and keio train day pass. Went with my two children. Loved the place. It was a little crowded but tolerable. We’ve been twice this season. Once during the week and once at the weekend. The weekend was far more crowded (as you’d expect) the only thing that really changed was that the wave pool was DANGEROUS at the weekend due to the sheer numbers of people in it. The lazy moving pool and mini kids area are great fun. The long Slides are a little slow. The staff are really friendly and having stations to put air in your inflatables for free is a great convenience. There’s also a small, old fairground attached with a pirate ship and a few small rides which was a great way to end the day. Would definitely recommend it and we will be visiting again next year.

Tokyo Summerland is an amazing spot to spend the day with family and friends in a water park experience that only Japan can provide. We started off in the nearby parking lot and took a shuttle bus to the Summerland main park. It's safer to buy your tickets in advance. Advance ticket sales open up 7 days prior and can be bought through the Tokyo Summerland website. We scanned our QR codes and although the website said they would check the contents of our bags, scan us for tattoos, and no personal carts, tents, etc., our bags were not checked, they didn't make us roll up our sleeves or undress looking for tattoos, and everyone else in the park had coolers, carts, and tents. There is an indoor and an outdoor section, and although the indoor portion is protected from the sun, it has a greenhouse effect and keeps the area pretty hot...uncomfortable enough to make you want to go outside. All over the park there are sectioned off spots that are marked on the corners where people can put a tent or a towel down and claim a little territory. They are first come first serve, so it's best to come early and establish your little plot of the park. There are also VIP seating places where you get a little table, four chairs, and an umbrella. They're usually on elevated wooden platforms and a little segregated from the rest of the crowd. They're a little pricey but if you're with a bunch of adults it could be worth it for you! It was 7100 yen for an average spot and you get to use it for the rest of the day. You can reserve one of these spots at any Information Booth at the park. The lazy river is impressively long and a great way to navigate around the park. You can leave your shoes pretty much anywhere in the park and no one will take your shoes (only in Japan!). There are water slides, playgrounds, obstacle courses, random hoses and spouts, water everywhere! Definitely ride the Dekasla, even if you have to wait an hour. They have food stands available and they sell beer as well. Prices are marked up due to amusement park/water park demand. Don't forget to reapply sunscreen!

A autumn fall colour delight just 1.30 hours away from tokyo... The natural beauty is just superb... Best to view from mid Nov to late Nov... And on top of it the place has two popular onsens around... Who does not want relax on a hot dip after a engaging hike... A perfect weekend gateway...

Known for trout fishing, the small mountain town of Akiruno has become a destination for nature lovers and fisherman. The Ishibune Bridge offers a bird’s eye view of the Minami-Akigawa River, has been featured in Japanese TV melodramas, and is a popular subject for landscape photography when the surrounding hills are covered in snow, drenched in autumn colors, or beaming with fresh spring greenery. Check out my video of this area at my Pix4Japan YouTube channel: Akigawa Valley in Tokyo Prefecture

Short Introduction for people who don’t know what it is. It is a stream of river which is long(valley), where you can enter and bath in the river depending on the stream speed(be careful though) It is mostly preferred for camping, barbecue, fishing I used train for the access but actually car will be better The valley is situated inside a dense forest which will make you feel out of Tokyo, no entry or anything You can have all the fun you want, many restaurants are available. Here people visit for hot bath and to Temples and shrines also It has a great scenic view and enjoyed a lot in the river, best location for summer

I visited in the 3rd week of October (weekend) and there were few trees in their autumn mode yet, although many visitors really came to check out the onsen and the café beside it. Nature is my best escape so I naturally like it, plus the place is accessible. The bus going back to Musashi-Itsukaichi Station gets fully loaded easily in late afternoon, so plan your visit much earlier.

Spent a few hours by the river during golden week and it wasn't too busy considering the holiday. Lots of BBQ spots and near a nice looking onsen with a lot of food options + easy to get to with public transport (i'd avoid trying to leave at around 4-5 pm though, the queue for me bus back to the station looked intense). Maybe not the best spot if you want an isolated nature retreat, but it's a good hang out spot with friends.

This place is a bit subjective.. If you are looking for a quiet place to chill then this is the place! Specially in autumn and in the spring. I personally loved the place.. I went there on an autumn afternoon.. the place was quiet and beautiful. Takes around two hours from shinjuku. You can have a small picnic into this place also! Totally worth it!

This place is one of my favorite. I called it one stop travel spot. Enjoy the hot spring bath, eat tempura soba noodles and many other choices of food to eat for lunch (highly suggested) then walk through towards the bridge of The Valley and enjoy the running water of the river and take some wonderful photos. On the way way out, You can shop some fresh harvest vegetables to take it back home and cook for dinner.

Highly recommended not fat form Tokyo.

Picturesque valley that's great to cool down in on a hot day. The river (in summer) is perfect, and there were some rocks that kids and people were jumping from. Other people brought tents and BBQs to hang out along the dry sections of the river bed. We bought some food at the market next to the footbath (up the hill) and brought it down for a small picnic

小さな美術館に到着するまでに、いたるところに木の妖精さんがお出迎えしてくれます。山の中なのでちょっとしたメルヘンの世界に来たような。 美術館は一間なので15分もあればいいかな。人形達は、状態がよく見ごたえがありました。子供の頃にテレビで見た人形達に会えたことは嬉しいですね！ 入場料は大人500円です。 庭と石の建物もとても素敵でした。

What an absolutely charming little place! Saw a review online so we thought we'd take a look, and so very glad we did! We rented e-bikes from near the station which made the trip to the museum much easier. The museum is whimsical and beautiful, from the structure of the house to all of the fantastic museum pieces! The puppets were so wonderfully crafted. It made me wish I had grown up watching the shows they were from. We also sat for tea and watched the koi. The wife is incredibly sweet and we felt nothing but love the whole time we were there. Definitely worth seeing!

不思議な空間のアート館、実はNHKのテレビ番組に使用された人形なども、多く手掛けられて来られたとか…。他、マレーシアから依頼された、本格的な仏像の製作など！しばし、日常生活を忘れさせる空間です。

民家の庭や道端のあちこちに木彫りのziziが現れ、館まで誘ってくれます。 本当に小さな館の友永詔三美術館です。 雰囲気があり庭を眺めながらのcafeもあり楽しめました。 (Translated by Google) Wood carved zizi appear here and there in the gardens and roadsides of private houses, inviting them to visit the mansion. Tomonaga Shozo Museum is a really small museum. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the cafe with a view of the garden.

Such a Lovely Place!❤️ The Artwork was so amazing, the overlooking nature and atmosphere was gorgeous.Definitely visit again next time with husband and enjoy the place while having tea or coffee.

(Translated by Google) I took the bus to the hydrangea valley, from there I walked to the place, it was a good walk, the place is very beautiful, I loved the garden the cafeteria with a view of the carps that were huge and colorful, too bad there was no snack but I I enjoyed an ice coffee (Original) peguei o bus até o vale das hortênsias, a partir daí fui caminhando até o local,foi uma boa caminhada , o local é muito bonito , amei o jardim a cafeteria com vista as carpas q eram enormes e coloridas , pena não haver lanche mas me desfrutei de um ice coffee

(Translated by Google) The pudding pudding story that I saw when I was a child. Hats off to the real quality and character sense. Combined with the 100-year-old building, the mystique is divine, and it feels like a jumeau. Can you sell miniature mascots? make a plan (Original) 子供の頃に見てたプリンプリン物語。実物のクオリティとキャラセンスに脱帽。築ん百年の建造物と相まって神秘性が神がかっててジュモーなんて目じゃない感。ミニチュアマスコット販売してくれないかしら。企画してー

Absolutely gorgeous!!! The walk to the museum has dozens of wooden gnomes to guide your way. We had fun trying to spot them all. The museum itself is small like the name suggests but stunning. Beautiful handcrafted pieces that have a bit of fun and whimsy to them. The cafe just serves tea and coffee with a little delicious treat, overlooking the most beautiful koi ponds with the biggest koi I have ever seen!!! The lady that welcomed us was the artist's wife and she was so lovely and kind.

What a great place to visit and explore. We are so glad we found this place. We can not wait to visit again. If you're near Akiruno, you must try and visit this place. It's so beautiful. 500 yen to enter. Well worth it

Drove 2 hours only to find out it’s closed December-April. Please mark your business as temporarily closed during this time.

What an absolutely magical little museum! Every detail is perfection from the fascinating artworks to the charming cafe and the warm, delightful hostess. A perfect calm escape from Tokyo!

amazing artwork

(Translated by Google) The exterior of the building, the interior, the exhibits, the garden, the paintings the host purchased, and the coffee were all to my liking. There is so much information that I can't write it all down, but anyway, the host here is an amazing person. I happened to come across what looked like a wood-carved fairy on my bike, and I was led quite deep into the mountains, and before I knew it, I had arrived at a hut. A really small museum that looks like a fairyland has appeared. Despite being so deep in the mountains, it was quite crowded with people, and when I timidly went inside, I was greeted by a very kind-looking woman. I loved the story of Purin-Prin when I was a child, and even as a child I remember being fascinated by the expressive and elaborate dolls. The dolls I loved were right in front of me, and I felt like I had traveled back in time. Also, since the owner of the store had made these dolls, I was so surprised and excited that I couldn't think straight. The kind lady also politely talks to me about various things. (Original) 建物の外観、内装、展示品、庭、ご主人が購入された絵画、コーヒー全てが最高に私好みでした。情報が多すぎて書ききれませんが、とにかく、ここのご主人はすごい方です。たまたまバイクで木彫りの妖精みたいなのに出会い、かなりの山奥まで導かれ、気がつくと小屋に到着していました。まるでおとぎの国のような本当に小さな美術館が現れました。こんな山奥なのに結構人で賑わっていて、恐る恐る中に入ると、とても優しそうな婦人が出迎えてくれました。子供のころプリンプリン物語が大好きで、子供ながらに、人形の表情豊かな精巧なつくりに魅了されていたのをよく覚えています。その大好きだった人形たちが、そのまま目の前にいて、タイムスリップしたような気持ちになりました。またこの人形たちを、ここの主人が作っていたというから、驚きと興奮で頭が整理できない状態でぼーっとしていました。優しそうなご婦人も丁寧に色んな話しをしてくれます。

(Translated by Google) 2023.12.3 I went to see the ``Small Art Museum'' and the ``Big Oak that hugs the mountain'' and ``The Great Cedar of a Thousand Years'' located nearby. Unfortunately, it was closed for winter from 12/1 to 3/31! ! disappointment However, I enjoyed the beautiful autumn leaves and the quaint buildings. Next time I would like to go between 4/1 and 11/30. I'm looking forward to visiting this quiet place again, where it feels like there are fairies and spirits. (Original) 2023.12.3 「小さい美術館」とその近くにある「山抱きの大樫」と「千年の契りの大杉」をみに行きました。残念なことに12/1~3/31は冬季休業中だった！！ざんね〜ん でも紅葉美しく、建物も風情があって楽しめました。次こそは4/1~11/30の間に行きたいと思います。妖精や精霊がいるかの様なこの静かな場所を再び訪れるのが楽しみです＾＾

Worst place I ever visited for river fishing. Takes a long long time to only buy ticket for roughly 2 hours during GW week in Japan. Totally wasting of time to just pay money. Asked staff why need to wait for long that they said we had only one cashier. Fine, a good excuse what I ever haerd! But maybe it is not their fault that it is my fault because I decided to come here by myself. I really want to punch my face. But anyhow hoping this lesson and learn helps people who will be coming here during holiday season. They have been running this business for long time then they understand how this kind of long line makes customers irritating. I can't understand why they never tried to improve their operation of the ticket counter. Really shame.

We have a very nice experience here today. A quick 40 mins drive from Yokota AB. My son love it and the fish are so tasty.

This is such a great place to come to fish, eat, enjoy the outdoors, and most importantly spend tome with family and friends. The owners of the location even gave us some extra fish to take home - since it was my first time there. Don’t forget to bring tour grill so they you can grill tour catch right on the bank!

The surrounding is covered by trees so it's not so hot compared to other fishing grounds in the area.

Great place for fishing. Some people may fish in the same pool as you or jump around but I guess thats normal.

Steep hills hard to find a place to stand to fish

We enjoyed fishing and BBQ here. It would be closed little later.

Got there, extremely packed, no parking, not even accepting people. Not helpful at all. Huge waste of time