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Ehime Children's Castle
ものづくり体験から屋外アクティビティまで多彩な遊びを組み合わせて過ごせる大型児童福祉施設。
This large children's welfare facility lets visitors enjoy a mix of rides, athletic attractions, hands-on craft experiences, and indoor play across its spacious grounds. The park is divided into five areas, the Children's Town Zone, Activity Zone, Adventure Hill Zone, Forest Interaction Zone, and Activity Zone NEXT, each offering different ways to play.
At the heart of the park is Children's Town. Centered around the Western castle-themed Ai Ai Children's Center, it offers hands-on experiences such as workshops, cooking, and other creative activities, along with exhibits and play corners where visitors can stay active with their hands and bodies.
Elsewhere, the grounds feature a variety of outdoor play options, including a monorail and bobsled that make use of the slopes, as well as wooden athletic equipment and boats. At the Creative Workshop, visitors can also enjoy hands-on crafts using clay and wood, while Flower Hill is a pleasant place for a walk surrounded by seasonal scenery. There is also one of Shikoku's largest ziplines, connecting the park with Tobe Zoological Park and offering a gliding experience that takes advantage of the site's natural terrain.
Events and hands-on programs are also held in the open area with its expansive lawn and outdoor stage. There is also a fluffy dome and a splash stream where visitors can play with water, and a restaurant by the waterfront overlooking Tsudani Pond.
Highlights
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Enjoy hands-on creative experiences such as workshops, cooking, and crafts at Ai Ai Children's Center.
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The grounds are dotted with slope-based attractions such as a monorail and bobsled.
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A range of outdoor activities is available, including wooden athletic equipment and boats.
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Enjoy crafts at the Creative Workshop and a stroll at Flower Hill.
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A wide variety of experiences is available, including a zipline and open lawn area.
Photos
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The large play structure "Kodomo Tower" on the first floor of Ai Ai Children's Center
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One of Shikoku's largest ziplines connects neighboring Tobe Zoological Park and Ehime Children's Castle
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Koshiro Adventure, a large wooden athletic course with 38 different elements
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The Ladybug Monorail connects the Teppen Toride observatory and the Adventure Station
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A variety of programs, including woodworking experiences, are held regularly
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There is also a toddler area, making it easy for families with small children to visit
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available only in the free space on the second floor of Ai Ai Children's Center.
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Are there coin lockers?
Yes.
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Is there a smoking area?
No.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
Yes, Tobe Zoological Park is nearby.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- えひめこどもの城
- Postal Code
- 791-1135
- Address
- 108-1 Otsu Nishinocho, Matsuyama, Ehime 791-1135
- Phone
- 089-963-3300
- Closed on
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Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays (December 29–January 1)
*There may also be temporary closures for maintenance. Please check the official website. - Hours
- 9:00am–5:00pm
- Admission
- Free admission (separate fees apply for rides and hands-on programs)
- Access
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1) Approx. 40 minutes by Iyotetsu Bus bound for "Ehime Children's Castle" from Iyotetsu Railway's "Matsuyamashi" Station, then get off at the "Ehime Children's Castle" bus stop
2) Approx. 15 minutes by car from Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway - Credit Cards
- Accepted only for parking fees
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)