This summer, children and adults alike can enjoy Takino.

Summer in Hokkaido, short as it is, has arrived again.

At Takino, refreshing blue flowers, sunflowers, and other summer blooms will color the landscape, primarily around the Country Garden.

In addition, there are plenty of summer-exclusive activities, such as the classic Takino summer event "River Play & Water Play," and "Insect Searching" in the Takino Forest Zone, where you can fully enjoy nature!

This summer, let children and adults alike spend "your own summer time" at Takino.

Period

July 4 (Sat) - August 30 (Sun)

Time

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location

Various locations within the park

Takino's Summer Vacation 2026

How to Enjoy Summer at Takino!!

Summer Recommendation 1: Play a Lot and Cool Down ♪ Water Play & River Play Spots

When you think of outdoor summer fun at Takino, it's "River Play & Water Play"!

Within the spacious park, you can enjoy river play and water play at a total of 4 locations, tailored to how your child plays, their age, and your objectives. For those who want to easily enjoy river play, the "Atsubetsu River" in the Torrent Zone is recommended!

If you want to enjoy searching for creatures and nature along with water play, please extend your visit to the "Forest Classroom" or "Stream Plaza" in the Takino Forest Zone. The "Forest Murmur" in the Central Zone is shallow and a safe spot for small children to play.

Why not visit the 4 water play areas depending on your mood that day?

"Easy" River Play!

The "Atsubetsu River" in the Torrent Zone is the

largest river play area in the park!

There is also a cooking facility near the cool river,

and you can also enjoy BBQs with your family and friends.

River Play "in Nature"!

At the "Forest Classroom" located at the very back of the East Area of the Takino Forest Zone,

you can play by the water and enjoy searching for creatures. There is a rest area right in front, and it's safe with toilets and foot-washing stations!

"Wild" River Play! "Cooling" Waterfall Tour!

Summer Recommendation 2: Takino Style! Summer Outdoor & Outdoor Play Experience

"Camp" this summer!

This summer, let's enjoy camping under the wide-open sky! Auto Resort Takino opened in 1994 as the first auto campsite in a national park in Japan. Valuing interaction with nature and guests, it has become a comprehensive base for outdoor recreation centered around the campsite, with "safe," "clean," and "quiet" accommodation facilities for a more comfortable stay. Its high facility standards nationwide have earned it a five-star rating, the highest, from the Japan Auto Camp Association.

Camping equipment rentals are also available! Let's go camping for summer memories!

*Advance reservations are required for use. Please check the Takino Park HP for details.

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Search for Insects & Creatures in the Takino Forest!

Takino Forest in summer is an insect kingdom!

Various creatures await once you step into the forest.

You might encounter creatures you've only seen in books!?

From July 26 (Sun) to August 11 (Tue, holiday), the "Takino Forest Insect 'Outdoor' Museum" will be held in the West Area of the Takino Forest Zone!

*It is not permitted to take living creatures home.

"BBQ" under the dappled sunlight, "Cycling" feeling the breeze

Summer Highlight 3: Takino's Flower Scenery to Color Your Summer

Refreshing blue flowers that color the summer! Nepeta 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) and Salvia, with their cool blue hues, catch the eye! In addition, you can enjoy summer-like sunflowers, Annabelle hydrangeas, and Kochia (green foliage). Especially during the hot season, please enjoy the liberating flower scenery of Takino.

"Currently Growing" Green Kochia

Kochia turns bright red in the fall.

However, the green Kochia in summer is also cute with its fluffy, puffy appearance. Best viewing: [Green Foliage] Early August - Late August

[Autumn Colors] Early October - Late October Location: Country Garden, lower level, near the central entrance

"Refreshing" Salvia!

A refreshing blue and white border line that colors the summer!

Along with the summer sky and cumulonimbus clouds,

Try to capture your best summer shot! Best viewing: Late July - Early October Location: Country Garden, middle level

"Sunflowers, the Symbol of Summer" "Pure White Hill" Annabelle!

Flower Name

Location

Estimated Best Viewing Period

Nepeta 'Walker's Low'

Country Garden "Hana no Makiba" (Central Zone)

Late June - Early July

Salvia

Country Garden "Hana no Makiba" (Central Zone)

Late July - Early October

Annabelle

Annabelle Hill (Central Zone)

Late July - Mid-August

Sunflower

[Sunfinity] Country Garden "Hana no Makiba" (Central Zone) [Sunbelievable] Country Garden "Harvest Valley" (Central Zone)

Mid-August - Early October

Kochia (Green)

Country Garden "Hana no Makiba" (Central Zone)

[Green Foliage] Early August - Late August [Autumn Colors] Early October - Late October

About Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park

Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park, Hokkaido's only national park, is a paradise of nature located about a 30-minute drive from Sapporo city center. It features vast flower fields adorned with seasonal blooms, spectacular waterfalls and clear streams, and forest walks enveloped in deep greenery. In spring, tulips, cherry blossoms, and alpine plants bloom. In summer, sunflowers and blue flowers shine against the blue sky. In autumn, Kochia turns bright red and autumn leaves paint the entire mountain. In winter, it transforms into a magical snowy landscape, offering winter activities unique to Takino, including "Japan's largest" 200m tube sledding course, making it a leisure spot for all seasons.

Address

247 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0862

Opening Hours

April 20* - May 31

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

June 1 - August 30

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

September 1 - November 10

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

December 23* - March 31

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

*If April 19 and December 22 fall on a Sunday, the park will be open on April 19 and December 22.

Closed Days

Spring Closure

April 1 - April 19*

Winter Closure

November 11 - December 22*

If April 19 and December 22 fall on a Sunday, the park will be open on April 19 and December 22.

Access

By Car

From Sapporo City Center / Approx. 30-40 minutes by car

From Kita-Hiroshima Area / Approx. 30-40 minutes by car from Kita-Hiroshima I.C.

By Bus

Approx. 30 minutes by Hokkaido Chuo Bus (Takino Line, route number: Shin-106) from Makomanai Subway Station.

Inquiries

Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park ■ Sapporo Parks and Greenery Association Consortium, Takino Management Center, Planning and Public Relations Section (Prime Contractor: Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sapporo Parks and Greenery Association, Member: General Incorporated Foundation Park Foundation)

Address: 247 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

TEL: 011-594-2222

Auto Resort Takino (Campsite)

TEL: 011-594-2121

【HP & SNS Updated Regularly!】

Park HP: https://www.takinopark.com/ X: https://twitter.com/takino_official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takino.park/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXoR2ts5Zs-VdrpK49lNTEw

Takino Forest Zone X: https://twitter.com/takinonomori

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