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[Ehime, Japan ]Recommended spots for the whole family to enjoy even on rainy days.

[Ehime, Japan ]Recommended spots for the whole family to enjoy even on rainy days.

2024-07-12

I came to Ehime Prefecture on a trip, but it was raining and I couldn't do the sightseeing I had planned...
It's raining but I want to use my body and let my kids play freely!
Do you have any problems such as the following?
There are many places in Ehime where you can play indoors even in bad weather.
We recommend "and "spots in Ehime where parents and children can enjoy themselves even on rainy days.

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Ehime Children's Castle (Matsuyama City)



Located on a 35-hectare site on the border of Tobe Town and Matsuyama City, "Ehime Children's Castle "is a great place to enjoy yourself whether it is sunny or rainy.
The main facility in the park features a western-style castle building.
Among them "Aiai Children's Center "is dedicated to seeing, gathering, and making.
The first three floors, and even the rooftop, are all playgrounds where visitors can have fun throughout the day.
There is a children's tower where you can move and run around, a multi-purpose hall where you can enjoy tricycles and other rides, and you can also play with balance balls and hula hoops.

The center also holds a number of events that can be enjoyed by both small and large children, such as baby massages that babies can participate in, and pottery classes that can be attended on the same day.
It is easily accessible even from the center of Matsuyama City, so if it rains during your trip and you are at a loss for a destination, please take advantage of it.
Please visit our website for more detailed event information.

"Basic Information "
Name: Ehime Children's Castle
Address: 108-1 Nishino-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-2120
Access: 12 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Matsuyama IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0899633300
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
HP:http://www.i-kodomo.jp/

Poem Sweets Park (Toon City)



Ehime's most famous confectionery "Poem "
The Poem Sweets Park is the manufacturer of these poems.
At this facility, visitors can not only purchase poems, but also tour a factory where poems are manufactured.
And what a surprise, you can actually create your own personal poem.
The age range is from 3 to 12 years old, and although reservations are required, the whole family can enjoy the experience, so please check out the website.

There are also footbaths and photo spots outside this Poem Sweets Park for your enjoyment.
If you like sweets and want to try freshly made poems, please visit us.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Hahoeyumu Sweets Park
Address:〒791-0311 2585-1 Setsunouchi-Ka, Higashi-Onaka-shi, Ehime
Access: 4 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Kawauchi IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0899558333
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
HP:https://www.poeme.co.jp/sweetspark/

Tondemi Ehime Emifuru MASAKI (Matsumae-cho)



An urban athletic facility that is very popular in Tokyo will open in July 2021 in Matsumae-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture.
This facility has many activities for both adults and children to enjoy, allowing them to move and play to their heart's content.
It is ideal for children who have plenty of energy and for those who lack exercise.
The floor is divided into six areas, including an area where visitors can use a ball or rely on ropes strung at high altitudes to experience thrills from high places.

There is also a large trampoline and an area for climbing, so you are sure to find an area you like.
Note that the program is for ages 3 and up.
Please note that children 0-2 years old will be admitted only.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Tondemi Ehime Emifuru MASAKI
Address: Emifuru MASAKI, 850 Tsutsui, Matsumae-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime 791-3120
Access: 10 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Iyo IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0899898703
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00

Emiful MASAKI (Matsumae-cho)

If you are looking for a shopping mall in Ehime Prefecture, this "Emifuru MASAKI "is the place to go.
There are about 200 unique stores offering fashion, sundries, gourmet food, movies, and other items for all-day enjoyment.
Also, the multi-level parking lot allows customers to enter the store without umbrellas even on rainy days.
There are also a number of chain restaurants that children will enjoy, so even on rainy days, you can enjoy the whole day with your children.
By the way, there is a "baby lounge EMI BABY "near the food court on the 2nd floor.
The facility has cribs, a children's restroom, a nursing room, and other spaces that are comfortable for small children, as well as vending machines for diapers and wipes, which can be helpful in times of emergency.



In addition, children 0-5 years old can play at "Smile Park "where slides and other playground equipment are available for free for the little ones.

"Basic Information "
Facility name: Emiful MASAKI
Address: 850, Tsutsui, Matsumae-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime 791-3120
Access: 10 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Iyo IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0899842111
Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00

Ehime Science Museum (Niihama City)

"Ehime Museum "has one of the world's largest planetariums with a diameter of 30 meters.
It can project approximately 650,000 fixed stars, which is impressive in its power.
There are also various exhibits in the museum.
Among them, the nature hall on the 4th floor is a must for children who love dinosaurs.

Enjoy a life-size "Tyrannosaurus ", "Triceratops "that moves every 15 minutes.
In addition, there is an area where visitors can enjoy learning about how the earth was formed and why the dinosaurs died out, making it a fun place for children of all ages.
And since there are many events that you can participate in on the day of the event, you can enjoy yourself no matter how many times you visit.
If you are looking for a place to play on a rainy day in the Toyo area of Ehime Prefecture, please refer to this page.

"Basic Information "
Name: Ehime Museum of Science
Address:〒792-0060 2133-2, Oyasuin, Niihama-shi, Ehime
Access: 9 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Iyo Saijo IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0897404100
Business hours: 9:00-17:30

Akagane Kids Park (Niihama City)



"Akagane Kids Park "is an indoor facility located on the 4th floor of Myntopia Besshi.
This one can be enjoyed from 6 months to 12 years of age.
TeamLab's "Blackboard inhabited by dwarfs "is a touchable attraction where the world inside the blackboard changes when you touch the dwarfs and floating soap bubbles on the screen.
There are various areas such as a large ball pool, a playground, a cyber ball that you can roll around in, rock climbing, and an air track.

Incidentally, the children's area is divided into separate areas for 0 to 2 year olds, allowing even the youngest children to play safely.
One admission allows 2 hours of play at no extra charge.
Eating and drinking are not allowed in the park, but there is an eating area just outside the park and a restaurant on the second floor of the building.
And the best deal is a set ticket for Besshi Onsen and Akagane Kids Park.
Next to Akagane Kids Park, there is Besshi Onsen "Tenku no Yu "
Purchasing this set of tickets allows you to use the hot springs and the park at a discounted price.
Enjoy the food and hot springs when you visit Akagane Kids Park.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Akagane Kids Park (Myntopia Besshi 4F)
Address: 707-3 Tachikawa-cho, Niihama, Ehime 792-0846
Access: 10 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Niihama IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0897431801
Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Kiske KIT PLAY (Matsuyama, Japan)

"KIT PLAY "is one of the largest entertainment complexes in Chugoku and Shikoku.
Among the facilities introduced here, this is the closest spot to the center of Matsuyama City.
There are a variety of activities, including an indoor amiami tree that allows visitors to explore in spots where they can actually experience and move their bodies, a circuit where they can ride in the latest electric cars, climbing on a 6.5 meter wall, and a large marshmallow trampoline.
Admission is open to ages 0 through adult, but please note that there are height restrictions for certain activities.
Incidentally, there is a "attentive counter "where adults can relax while their children play and sit and watch the children playing.
In addition, there is a café attached to the building, so you can take a break while your children play.
Adults and children alike are encouraged to take advantage of this service, as it can be enjoyed by all.


"Basic Information "
Facility name: Kiske ZKIT PLAY (Kids Park)
Address: 4-4 Miyata-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0066, Japan
Access: 2-minute walk from JR Matsuyama Station
Parking: Available
Phone number: 08999983000
Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (until 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays only)

Ehime Museum of History and Culture (Uwa-machi)



"Ehime Museum of History and Culture "is a museum that, as its name suggests, exhibits various materials on the history and ethnic groups of Ehime Prefecture.
The museum is divided into three zones: history, folklore, and experience.
A realistic reproduction of a pit dwelling from the Yayoi period and the early Showa period of the prefecture's largest downtown area "Okaido Street, Matsuyama City "are reproduced.
It is a mysterious space that makes you feel as if you have time-traveled back to the past.

Special exhibitions, which change seasonally, include cartoon characters popular with children, and can be enjoyed by even the youngest visitors.
And with monthly events and workshops that can be attended on the same day, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.
If you are looking for an indoor playground in the Nanyo area of Ehime Prefecture, please refer to this page.


"Basic Information "
Name: Ehime Museum of History and Culture
Address: 4-11-2 Unomachi, Uwa-cho, Seiyo-shi, Ehime 797-0015
Access: 3 minutes by car from Matsuyama Expressway "Seiyo-Uwa IC "
Parking: Available
Phone number: 0894626222
Business hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (closed on Mondays)

summary

In this issue, we have introduced spots in Ehime Prefecture where you can have fun with your children even in the rain.
A child's physical strength is unfathomable.
Even on rainy days, we want to let them play energetically using their bodies.
We hope you will use this article as a guide for your family outings, even on rainy days.

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