Uguisubaru Park: A Kid-Friendly Park with Pretend Shop Play in Hanatate, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City
2020.11.16
A SaruKuma writer visits Uguisubaru Park in Hanatate, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City, and shares a firsthand report. We’ve also rounded up family-friendly tips, access, and opening hours.
Hello there!
This is Rikotama, a writer for SaruKuma!
Today I’d love to introduce you to
Hanatate, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City, where you’ll find
Uguisubaru Park!
The park is located near Sunny Sakuragi Store and Ikkyu Honpo, the popular sweets shop we’ve previously featured on SaruKuma (*^-^*)
When I visited, locals were already enjoying a round of ground golf in the morning!
The grounds are nice and spacious!
There’s one covered bench like this!
Plus several regular benches scattered around the park β
Here are the restrooms!
Heads up: there’s no diaper-changing station (>_<)
For play equipment, there are swings!
Horizontal bars in three sizes β large, medium, and small!
Spring-rocker rides for toddlers!
They face each other, so kids can play together β‘
It’s a little hard to see, but there’s also a square sandbox βͺ
You’ll also find a seesaw and a slide!
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There’s also a fun combination playset (β§β½β¦)!
And the best part β kids can play pretend shop!!
When my own child was around two years old,
they loved arranging flowers, leaves, and stones to play “shop” (*^β½^*)
We actually played with this kind of equipment a few years ago in Fukuoka,
but this is the first time I’ve seen one in Kumamoto City!!
Since there’s also a sandbox, kids can pretend to run a dango (Japanese sweet dumpling) shop too β
β»And since Ikkyu Honpo is right nearby, why not pair pretend dango with the real thing? (*^-^*)
The play equipment is still relatively new, so everything looks beautifully clean and well-maintained β¬
Be sure to stop by for a visit!
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Park Information
| Parking | No | Restrooms | Yes |
| Vending machine | Available outside the park | Diaper-changing station | No |
| Hand-washing area | Inside the restroom | Recommended ages | From 0 years and up |
| Playground equipment for kids | Yes | Allowed play items | Balls, etc. |
| Shaded areas | Yes | Change of clothes needed | Not required |
| Water play | No | Eating in the park | Allowed |
| Hazardous areas | None | Nursing space | No |
Uguisubaru Park β Location Details
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Address
Hanatate, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
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Parking
None
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No
Tatami seating
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No
Private rooms
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No
Children’s tableware
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No
Children’s chairs
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No
Diaper-changing station
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No
Stroller-friendly entry
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a great spot for families with kids in Hanatate, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City?
Uguisubaru Park is family-friendly and a popular pick in the Hanatate area of Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City. See this article for full details.
What are the opening hours and closed days for Uguisubaru Park?
Hours and closed days may change. Please check the official website or call ahead before your visit.
β»Information is accurate as of the date of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before your visit.
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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 β honest, practical, and made by people who actually live here.
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