Enjoy quality family time at Osaka’s Hirakata Park

When it comes to family-friendly travel destinations, many people choose the Kansai region of Japan. With short flight times, excellent safety, and well-developed public facilities, it's perfect for a family trip with kids. For a theme park experience in Kansai, we recommend a great spot — Hirakata Park. This park features a wide range of amusement rides perfect for children, ensuring fun for the whole family.

Hirakata Park is one of Japan’s oldest amusement parks, boasting over 100 years of history. It was a childhood favorite for many locals. With a diverse and comprehensive selection of rides, a small zoo, a "Rose Garden," as well as restaurants and rest areas, it’s fully equipped to keep you entertained all day. It’s especially suitable for families with toddlers aged 2 or 3.

Over 40 rides — no waiting, just non-stop fun

Hirakata Park offers more than 40 different rides, ranging from gentle attractions suitable for parents and children to enjoy together, to thrilling options like roller coasters and drop towers. There’s something for every age group. Not only kids, but people of all ages can find enjoyment here.

With so many attractions, not only do you have more choices, but wait times are also spread out. Here, you can quickly hop on your favorite rides with almost no waiting. On weekdays, you can easily have an amazing time riding five or six attractions in just three hours to half a day. Of course, you can also easily revisit your favorites multiple times. If you want to try 5–6 rides, we recommend purchasing the “All Access Pass” for the best value. The park also hosts various seasonal events, offering fun for both kids and adults.

Small Zoo Hug Hug Town — get up close with animal stars

Inside Hirakata Park, there’s also an indoor small zoo called Hug Hug Town, home to many gentle and adorable animals. Kids can get close, feed them, and interact with the little creatures, making it one of the most beloved areas for young visitors.

The zoo even has its own animal stars. Would you like to shake hands with TASUKE, the adorable otter celebrity? Or feed SARA-chan, the alpaca with a heart-shaped mark?

Seasonal ride themes — endless fun all year round

In addition to its many rides and small zoo, Hirakata Park features seasonal attractions. In spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it’s a perfect spot for hanami. In summer, water play facilities provide cool relief. In winter, there’s an ice-skating rink to ward off the cold. Plus, occasional themed light shows add a touch of romance to the evenings.Visitors can enjoy different kinds of fun throughout the year.

Hirakata Park is easily accessible from both Osaka and Kyoto.It takes about 40 minutes by trainto get there, and it’s just a 3-minute walk from the nearest station — super convenient. If you’re traveling in Kansai, set aside a day for Hirakata Park and let the whole family enjoy a relaxing and fun-filled day out.