Ako Seaside Park (赤穂海浜公園) is a spacious park with plenty of grass areas and activities for the whole family in Ako city, the far west of Hyogo Prefecture. The park is a great day trip from Kobe and takes around 90 minutes by car. It is free to enter but the various rides and activities cost.
WakuWaku Land is a kids carnival area with a large ferris wheel, bouncing castles, go-carts, bike monorails and more. Prices range from ¥200 ~¥400.
In the center of the park is a large lake which is great place to relax around with a bento or your own snacks. Paddle boats are available for hire too.
Animal Friendship Village is a small petting zoo with a variety of animals including capybaras, alpacas and wallabies. Entrance is ¥500.
Ako Seaside Park is best accessed by car. Parking costs ¥500.
