Summer Alps Adventure: Cool & Refreshing Water Party! [National Alps Azumino Park Horigane-Hotaka Area]

The National Alps Azumino Park Horigane-Hotaka Area in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, will host the 'Summer Alps Adventure: Cool & Refreshing Water Party' from July 18 to August 30, 2026. The event includes three water-based activities in ponds fed by mountain streams, as well as an exhibition of fish taxidermy.

Splash Pool

A water play area filled with fresh water from the Northern Alps. Guests can freely use water toys such as water guns and large water balls at no cost.

◇ Period: July 18 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun), 2026

◇ Hours: 9:30 – 16:30

◇ Location: Pond in front of the waterside rest area *Separate toddler pool available

◇ Fee: Free

◇ Weather: Proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather

Rainbow Trout Catching

Catch rainbow trout released into the pond with bare hands. Staff will clean the fish on-site, and participants can grill and eat them over charcoal.

◇ Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from July 18 to August 30, 2026, plus daily from August 11 (Mon, Holiday) to August 16 (Sun)

◇ Registration: 10:00 – 12:00 *Registration closes when capacity is reached

◇ Location: Pond in front of the rest area toilets

◇ Capacity: First 100 visitors per day

◇ Fee: 1,000 yen per fish (includes plate and chopsticks)

◇ Weather: Proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather

Water Adventure

An aquatic obstacle course set up in tiered ponds. A full-scale adventure event where visitors can enjoy water play to the fullest.

◇ Period: July 18–20 (Sat–Mon, Holiday), July 24 (Fri) – August 23 (Sun), August 29–30 (Sat–Sun), 2026

◇ Registration: 10:00–11:40, 13:00–15:10

◇ Experience Time: 5 minutes per session

◇ Capacity: Approximately 10 people per session

◇ Location: Ponds

◇ Fee: 500 yen per person

◇ Eligibility: Ages 4 and up (preschoolers must be accompanied by a paying guardian)

◇ Weather: Canceled in rain

Gyogyoten (Fish Fish Exhibition)

Exhibits approximately 200 species of fish, including both saltwater and freshwater varieties, through taxidermy and specimens. This year features many rare and dangerous fish.

◇ Period: July 18 (Sat) – August 23 (Sun), 2026

◇ Entry: Last admission at 16:30

◇ Location: Azumino School Multi-Purpose Hall

◇ Admission: 500 yen per person (elementary school age and above, cash only); free for preschoolers

※ Visitors with a disability certificate and one companion enter free

◇ Organizer: Gyogyoten Executive Committee

Tuna Taxidermy and Coelacanth Replica

Additionally, the park will feature a floating sapphire flower garden (best viewing: late July to late September), a sunflower maze (best viewing: mid-August), and craft experiences and a special exhibition titled 'Cute Medaka and Goldfish' at Azumino School.

Floating Sappho Flower Garden Sunflower Maze

Azumino School Craft Experience (Pressed Flower Fan Making) Special Exhibition 'Cute Medaka and Goldfish'

[Summer Alps Adventure: Cool & Refreshing Water Party]

◇ Location: National Alps Azumino Park Horigane-Hotaka Area

◇ Event Period: July 18 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun), 2026

◇ Park Hours: 9:30 – 17:00

◇ Closed: None

◇ Admission: Adults (15+) 450 yen, Seniors (65+) 210 yen, Children (elementary and junior high) free *2-day passes and group rates available

Alps Azumino Park Management Center

National Alps Azumino Park Horigane-Hotaka Area 33-4 Horigane Karasu, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture Phone: (0263) 71-5511 Fax: (0263) 71-5512 Park Website: https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/index.php Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alpsazumino.HH/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpsazumino_hh X: https://twitter.com/azumino_HH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/azuminopark