Kawazu cherry blossoms will be in full bloom soon! Spring “MiyaRiverWataraiPark” Complete Strategy Guide [2024 Edition]

Article production / Mie Travel Ambassador Caster Mami

▼Table of contents

• What is “MiyaRiverWataraiPark ”WataraiTown Mie Prefecture?
• Kawazu cherry blossoms will be in full bloom soon
• How to play in spring at MiyaRiverWataraiPark
• Lawn plaza & children's plaza
• Tennis and putt golf at the sports plaza
• Natural forest walk forest 400m long row of cherry blossom trees
• List of gourmet restaurants within walking distance
• Irachai Watarai
• Olive Cafe Watarai Branch
• Half Note
• Takoyaki Wakamiya
• Fuku Dango
• fukui coffee
• “Miya River Spring Festival” to be held on April 7, 2024
• During cherry blossom season, go to MiyaRiverWataraiPark

What is “MiyaRiverWataraiPark ”WataraiTown Mie Prefecture?

Miyagawa, the clearest stream in Japan A park with a total area of 12 hectares spread out along the riverside = approximately 2.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome "MiyaRiverWataraiPark".

In the summer, this spot has a full-fledged leisure pool called ``Play Pool/Kagami'', making it the perfect place to get your body moving while feeling the changing seasons. Children can play on the playground equipment or run around on the large lawn. There is also a putting golf course and tennis courts, so it is crowded all year round.

This time we will introduce the charm of MiyaRiverWataraiPark!

Common cherry varieties "Somei Yoshino" and early blooming cherry blossoms "Kawazu cherry blossoms" of Cherry blossom trees and over a long period of time Cherry-blossom viewing Especially in spring, many people visit here because they can enjoy the scenery.

Kawazu cherry blossoms will be in full bloom soon

February 21, 2024 Current MiyaRiverWataraiPark "Kawazu Sakura Road" This is how it looks.

This year, it started blooming around February 17th and is currently in bloom for 5 minutes.

The best time to see them is usually around March 10th, but it may be earlier due to the warm winter.

Flowering begins in February early blooming cherry blossoms, Kawazu cherry blossoms.

It is characterized by its darker color and larger flowers than Someiyoshino.

The flowering period is 1 month, and the period of full bloom is about 1 week to 10 days.

MiyaRiverWataraiPark to The arrival of spring I am telling you.

How to play in spring at MiyaRiverWataraiPark

From here, Cherry-blossom viewing With, MiyaRiverWataraiPark can be done with play or photo spot I'd like to introduce_______

Lawn plaza & children's plaza

WataraiTown Specialty goods mainly deals with stand or Cafe Contains "Bazaar Watarai" Under the building of spring festival Events such as outdoor stage there is.

In one corner of the lawn area surrounding the stage, a Self-Defense Force helicopter that was once used for transporting supplies and extinguishing forest fires is on display.

Inside the large park, there is a ``Children's Square'' with lots of play equipment, where parents and children with small children can relax and play.

You can have a great time admiring the seasonal flowers.

Tennis and putt golf at the sports plaza

Also, "Sports Square" As, Tennis court and putter golf course There is also.

putter golf has everything you need, such as clubs and balls. "Iracha Iwatarai" at the counter free rental can.

It's nice to be able to go and play empty-handed at the 18-hole par 72 natural grass putter golf course!

Use of the tennis court is 500 yen per hour. There is no rental equipment for tennis, so please bring your own and have fun. Please also check in at "Iracha Iwatarai".

Natural forest walk forest 400m long row of cherry blossom trees

The ``Natural Forest Strolling Forest'' is lined with cherry blossom trees about 400 meters long.

The flowering period of Yoshino cherry trees is usually from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Information on cherry blossoms is updated on the Instagram account "Mie Prefecture WataraiTown [Official]" from time to time, so be sure to check it out before heading out!

List of gourmet restaurants within walking distance

From here, we will provide information on cherry blossom viewing gourmet food around MiyaRiverWataraiPark.

From lunch to light snacks, sweets, and coffee, we have a lineup that will satisfy you within walking distance.

Irachai Watarai

At the specialty product store "Iracha Iwatarai" located inside the "Bazaar Watarai", tea, a specialty of WataraiTown is lined up in rows.

We carry a wide variety of items, from small souvenirs to value items.

In addition to tea, there are many other products that can only be purchased here, such as fresh vegetables, rice, sweets, woodwork, and stainless steel products.

The popular item available only on Saturdays is the natural Kobo bread. Maminka, a bakery located in WataraiTown, sells out its delicious bread that is gentle on the body. Please hurry!

Irachai Watarai
Address: 1260 Onogi, Watarai-cho, Watarai-gun, onogi WataraiTown
Phone number090-4797-9494
Business hours10:00-16:30 Sundays and holidays 9:00-16:30
ClosedWednesday

Olive Cafe Watarai Branch

​``Olive Cafe Watarai'' located in Bazaar Watarai is a cafe that takes pride in its fluffy and delicious ``Angel Pancakes.''

You can see the Miyagawa River and the park from every seat.

There is also a tatami room where you can take off your shoes and sit comfortably for families with small children.

If you come to ``Olive Cafe Watarai Branch'', please see the picture drawn at the entrance. angel wings mural in front of photo shoot is a must ♪

On this day, I got a take-out "Angel​ ​'s Cup Pancake" with matcha and berries.

Of course, the matcha used is local Wakaicha! Red bean paste and marron are placed on a bright green sauce that has the flavor and aroma​ ​of tea. Thick, fluffy pancakes cut into easy-to-eat sizes that melt in your mouth!

You can spend a delicious and happy time at a cafe with a breathtaking view that gives you a sense of freedom, or you can grab a take-out menu and head out under the cherry blossoms. How you spend your time is up to you♪

・Angel cup pancake ¥378
・Angel cup pancake chocolate, berry, caramel, matcha ¥486 each

Olive Cafe Watarai Branch
Address: 1260 Onogi, Watarai-cho, Watarai-gun, onogi WataraiTown
Phone number0596-63-0333
Business hours11:00-17:00 (LO 16:30)
ClosedWednesday

Olive Cafe also has a store in MeiwaTown. For more information on limited menus, etc., please see this topic ♪

Half Note

In front of MiyaRiverWataraiPark empty warehouse A stylish cafe that renovated and opened in March 2023. "Half Note" I enjoyed lunch at.

I chose the chicken tofu hamburger from the daily lunch specials written on the blackboard.

The main dish has a mild taste but still goes well with rice, and there are plenty of vegetables on the side. The small side dishes were delicious, and I was very satisfied with the warm, handmade dishes.

All lunch menus include an after-dinner drink or ice cream. It's nice to be able to choose what you like from coffee, tea, juice, and ice cream!

​Beer is also available for an additional charge, so adults who don't drive can enjoy cherry blossom viewing sake.

・Daily lunch ¥1,000
・Fried shrimp set meal ¥1,300
・Tonkatsu set meal ¥1,100

Half Note
Address: 1338-1 Onogi, Watarai-cho, Watarai-gun, onogi WataraiTown
Phone number 0596-67-4106
Business hours 10:00-18:00
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays

Takoyaki Wakamiya

Half Note A small shop adjacent to “Takoyaki Wakamiya” teeth, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only We are open for business. Takoyaki of Take-out Then, you can eat slowly in the park.

Takoyaki Wakamiya
Address 1336 Onogi, Watarai-cho, Watarai-gun, onogi WataraiTown
Phone number  0596-62-0322
Business hours 10:00-18:00 (Open only on Sundays) *Temporary closures may occur due to weather.
Closed Monday to Saturday

Fuku Dango (Puku Dango)

At Puku Dango, located next to Tako Hakki Wakamiya, you can buy dango, which are essential for cherry blossom viewing. We mainly sell mitarashi dango, but we also sell arare and​ ​sweets.

Fuku Dango
Address: 1330 Onogi, Watarai-cho, Watarai-gun, onogi WataraiTown
Phone number 090-1098-0105
Business hours Wednesday to Friday 13:00 to 17:00
Sunday 10:00-17:00
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays

fukui coffee

​Fukui Coffee is a small coffee shop that opened in January 2023 where you can enjoy home-roasted coffee and latte art.

There is a parking lot at the store, but you can also walk from MiyaRiverWataraiPark.

The coffee-loving owner serves hand-drip​ ​hot coffee in a relaxing atmosphere that feels like a cafe at home, and also entertains with latte art.

​``Watarai Latte'' and ``Hojicha Watarai Latte'', which are named after WataraiTown, are lattes that use Fukui Coffee's original blended bean espresso as a base and use Watarai tea.

With a local cake shop and sweets shop collaboration did cake set There is also.

fukui coffee
Address1371 Onogi, Watarai-cho, Watarai-gun, onogi WataraiTown
Phone number080-2135-0774
Business hours10:00-18:00
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (open on holidays)

For more information about “fukui coffee”, check out these topics♪

2024 “MiyaRiverWataraiPark Spring Festival” will be held on April 7th

Every year, MiyaRiverWataraiPark outdoor stage I'm looking forward to it being held at spring festival. In 2024 Sunday, April 7th will be held on.

This will be the first time in five years that the event will be held in full capacity, with a focus on fun stage events, mock shops, a flea market, food truck stalls, and much more.

The finale mochimaki contest is sure to be a blast!

stage event

·opening
・Watarai Junior High School Brass Band Performance
・Stage performance
・Character show (1st time)
・Greetings from the organizer and guests
・Japanese drum performance
・Joelina music live
・Makita Mashiro music live
・Studio EARLY & Watarai Classroom Dance Performance
・Character show (2nd time)
・Rie Nakanishi music live
・Kanazuki impersonation stage
・Mochimaki

During cherry blossom season, go to MiyaRiverWataraiPark

Spring has arrived early at Miya River​ ​MiyaRiverWataraiPark, with the Kawazu cherry blossoms beginning to bloom.

From around the latter half of March, you can also look forward to the blooming of Yoshino cherry trees. Spring has just begun.

This year, please enjoy cherry blossom viewing, leisure activities, gourmet food, and spring festivals at MiyaRiverWataraiPark!