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Nakayoshi Park: A Nostalgic Concrete Playground in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto

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2021.03.08

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Article
A Saru-Kuma writer visits Nakayoshi Park in Kubota, Kikuyo Town, Kikuchi District, and shares a firsthand report. Family-friendly tips, access info, and opening hours all in one place.

Welcome to Nakayoshi Park

Hello, travelers!
I’m Ayu-mama, a writer for Saru-Kuma.

Today I’m taking you to a charming little spot in Kubota, Kikuyo Town, Kikuchi District,

【Nakayoshi Park】!

What a wonderfully heartwarming name for a park!
The name \”Nakayoshi\” means \”good friends\” in Japanese — likely a wish that all children can play here together as friends!

Let me show you around this lovely little gem called 【Nakayoshi Park】!
The park is located right across from ‘Fujichiku’, a shop famous for basashi (Kumamoto’s signature horse sashimi).
Fujichiku’s cattle barns are nearby too, and the area is surrounded by rice paddies — a peaceful, rural setting that feels truly Japanese.
Right when you enter, you’ll find restrooms and a drinking fountain.
There’s a bench right next to it — perfect for a quick rest.
Is this a baseball field, perhaps?
A spacious ground stretches out before you…
…and then there’s another open play area too!
Two whole open spaces — what a treat!

Why You’ll Love Nakayoshi Park

The play equipment here is wonderfully retro — classic Showa-era concrete structures that you don’t see often anymore.
First up — a colorful collection of giant concrete pipes!
(My son is hiding inside one. Can you spot him?)
These pipes are absolutely perfect for a game of hide-and-seek!
You’ll feel like you’ve stepped right into Super Mario Bros.!
Note to self: next time, wear a red shirt and denim overalls for the full effect (lol)!
Next, there’s a large yellow concrete play structure.
Older kids can practice their balance by walking across the top like a balance beam! (Please supervise younger children carefully.)
Smaller children will have fun crawling through and peeking out of the round and square holes underneath!
Here’s a combo structure with a slide and monkey bars.
This one has that lovely Showa-retro charm too — full of character ^_^
There are swings too.
Brand-new playgrounds are nice, but there’s something special about these nostalgic concrete pieces — I absolutely love them (≧∀≦)
If you’d like to experience some old-school Japanese park nostalgia, this is the place for you ♪

Park Information

Parking None Restrooms Available
Vending Machine None Diaper Changing Table None
Hand Wash Station Available Suitable Age All ages
Children’s Play Equipment Available Allowed Play Items Balls, etc.
Shaded Areas Available Change of Clothes Needed? If clothes get dirty
Water Play Not allowed Eating in Park Allowed
Hazardous Areas None Nursing Space None

Nakayoshi Park — Location Details

  • Address

    Kubota, Kikuyo Town, Kikuchi District, Kumamoto

  • Parking

    None

  • No

    Tatami Seating

  • No

    Private Rooms

  • No

    Children’s Tableware

  • No

    High Chairs

  • No

    Diaper Changing Table

  • No

    Stroller Access

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a recommended family-friendly spot in Kubota, Kikuyo Town, Kikuchi District?

Nakayoshi Park is an easy and welcoming place for families with kids, and a popular spot in Kubota, Kikuyo Town. See this article for full details.

What are Nakayoshi Park’s opening hours and closed days?

Hours and closed days may change. Please check the official website or call ahead before visiting.

※Information accurate at time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.

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Sarukuma Editorial is a small team of locals based in Kumamoto, Japan, sharing the hidden gems, hometown flavors, and seasonal experiences that make our region special. We write the kind of guide we wish we had when showing friends around — honest, practical, and made by people who actually live here.

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