A giant, towering playground and a dramatic arena where boats speed right past you!
Location Details
Besides the drama in the arena, there are plenty of facilities where the whole family can have a blast!
Tokoname, the city where Boat Race Tokoname is located, is one of Japan’s leading producers of pottery, as well as one of Japan’s six oldest pottery producing areas. Of the six, Tokoname has the longest history and is the largest in scale.
The city is famous for producing pottery lucky cat figurines, and "Tokonyan,” a giant guardian cat measuring 6.3 meters wide and 3.8 meters tall, benevolently watches over the city!
Entertainment
With a giant slide, water see-saw, climbing wall, and more, there is so much to do at the exciting playground that the kids will never tire of it!
Boat Kids Park Mooovi features a wide array of colorful playground equipment, which makes this a very popular spot with children for how unique many of the features are.
What's especially popular is speeding down Giant Ocean Tower, a 9-meter high outdoor slide!
Enjoy the natural scenery, and break a pleasant sweat at the open-air fitness area!
After visiting Mooovi, head over to the community park called "Gruun Tokoname."
There's a wide lawn area where you can relax in a picnic-like atmosphere, or you can have fun using the facilities. These include open-air fitness areas suitable for all ages, game fields where you can play mini futsal and basketball, and nature center workshops—all for free! The indoor facilities also host events like parent-child cooking classes, handprint art projects, and children's craft workshops.
Boat Kids Park Mooovi Tokoname
Hours of operation:
Weekdays: Two 160-minute sessions
Summer (Feb-Oct):
Session 1: 10:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Session 2: 2:10 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Winter (Oct–Feb):
Session 1: 10:10 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Session 2: 1:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and public holidays: Four 80-minute sessions
Summer (Feb–Oct):
Session 1: 10:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Session 2: 12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Session 3: 1:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Session 4: 3:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Winter (Oct–Feb):
Session 1: 10:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 11:50 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Session 3: 1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Session 4: 3:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Prices:
Children: 300 yen, Adults: 300 yen
*Includes admission to Boat Race Tokoname
Recommended ages:
7 months – 12 years old
*Admission tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day
If you’re lucky, you might get to meet Tokotan, Tokoname’s official mascot!
The city of Tokoname is known as the largest producer of "Maneki Neko" lucky cat figurines in Japan, and the city’s official mascot is Tokotan, one such lucky cat.
Tokotan was originally the mascot of Boat Race Tokoname, but since gaining popularity, this cat has now become a PR ambassador for the whole city. At the information counter, you can find Tokotan merchandise, such as plush toys and t-shirts, and Tokotan Hall hosts not only the racers’ award ceremony, but also various events and cultural lectures. Tokotan makes an appearance during major races and other events, so be sure to keep an eye out!
Cuisine
Satisfy your hunger with delicious and hearty Tokoname specialties!
The food court is full of Tokoname flavor!
The large fried shrimp are an irresistible harmony of tartar sauce and plump, juicy crustacean. In the stewed beef sinew rice bowls, the rich, salty-sweet red miso perfectly complements the rice. There's also a large and juicy steak served with special sauce!
Sip a stylish lemonade at the waterfront café!
E Pronto Mini is a café by the water where you can enjoy an exclusive lemonade in one of six colors. Take a snapshot of your lemonade illuminated by light reflecting off the water’s surface! It’s also fun to watch the races and support your favorite racer with a lemonade that matches the color of their boat.
Access Information
Boat Race Tokoname is just a few minutes by train from Chubu Centrair International Airport!
From Nagoya Station
Also in the area
Aichi Prefecture is also home to Boat Race Gamamori!