Koga Navel Park

Hi, everyone! How are you? My second son started to walk lately, so I have to watch him more carefully. It is a little tough, but I'm so happy to see children's growth.

Recently, we went to Koga Navel Park (古河ネーブルパーク). Map
It is about 90 minutes drive from Tsukuba on Route 354.
You can see fishing hole in the park. The cost is 300 yen for my son (5 years) to rent all of fishing equipment, including fishing rod, dough bait, and net. You might catch a big carp. I can tell one secret, the carps like "ebisen" which is children's snack, tastes shrimp. So don't forget to take it.
We got a 30 cm carp, and released it. My son was so excited.





Next, you can ride a horse for 100 yen, and play at the equipment. There is wide field, so we played soccer, and took lunch.


After lunch, we went to Kougeikan (工芸館) in the park. You can paint dish, or cup, or coin bank. My son choose money-welcoming cat (maneki-neko招き猫) coin bank. The staff prepared the paint, so you can draw as you like. After you finished, the staff will bake pottery, and send it to you. All charge was 1600 yen.



Try it! Saturday & Sunday 9:00~11:00, 13:00~15:00







There is Athletic field and maze under the ground near Kougeikan. That was also wonderful space.
You can also stay at the cabin and have BBQ.













Website : http://www.koga-kousya.or.jp/navelpark/index.htm