(This is a postdated post. Trip took place in Oct 2011.)
Today, Aunt Chihiro is bringing us to a place that she comes often.
After about 30 mins on the highway, we reached Kariya Highway Oasis 刈谷ハイウェイオアシス, and I spotted a big ferris wheel.
Although I really did not need to go, Mom still made me go into the Deluxe Toilet デラックストイレ to have a look.
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| The Ladies' |
Then it's off to a quick lunch at the foodcourt in Central Plaza セントラルプラザ. Aunt Chihiro had made us some onigiri, and Mom also bought one black pork bun for me.
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| Gift shop |
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| Black pork mandoo / bun |
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| I can see the ferris wheel from the foodcourt |
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| Big Brother Rio ate too fast, he almost choked! |
After lunch, we strolled towards the Iwagaike Garden 岩ケ池公園 where there were kiddy rides and go-karts!
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| Passing by the Mist Fountain ミスト噴水, only operates from Apr-Oct |
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| Passing by Hot Spring かきつばた天然温泉 |
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| Merry-Go-Round, ¥100 per ride per person |
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| Mini track |
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| Buying the ¥100 ticket (per person per ride) for the go-kart from the machine |
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| Mom let me drive! |
After that, we went next door to the Super Jungle Gym 大型複合遊具 which was very fun because it was very big and there were many different things to do!
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| Free entry to the outdoor gym |
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| My favourite slide ... first we climb to the top |
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| Then we let the rollers move us down |
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| Whee! Ouch, my bum! |
The fun doesn't end here ... off to the kids playground next!
It was almost time for us to leave.
I wanted to ride the ferris wheel but Mom said we did not have time.
We went back to the Central Plaza where I had a green tea ice cream while waiting for Mom and Aunt Chihiro, who were busy buying prawn crackers. I also joined them in the Ebisenbei no Sato えびせんべいの里 shop to try the different crackers, and everything can be tried!
It was almost time for us to leave.
I wanted to ride the ferris wheel but Mom said we did not have time.
We went back to the Central Plaza where I had a green tea ice cream while waiting for Mom and Aunt Chihiro, who were busy buying prawn crackers. I also joined them in the Ebisenbei no Sato えびせんべいの里 shop to try the different crackers, and everything can be tried!
Mom's Notes
There were a lot more things that can be seen or explored in this place, so Kariya Highway Oasis can almost be a full day activity in itself. Great place for families, and a breakaway from the city stresses!
Don't forget to pick up lots of the delicious prawn crackers / ebisenbei ... they come in a variety of flavours like tomato (highly recommended), squid ink, wasabi, etc.
Address: 〒448-0007 愛知県刈谷市東境町吉野 55 番地
Tel: 0566-35-0211 (9am - 10pm daily)
Tel: 0566-35-0211 (9am - 10pm daily)
Direction: From the North Exit of Kariya Station 刈谷駅, take the free East-line bus 東
境線 heading towards Kariya Oasis "刈谷ハイウェイオアシス行き" (the most
convenient way via public transport)
境線 heading towards Kariya Oasis "刈谷ハイウェイオアシス行き" (the most
convenient way via public transport)
Admission Fees: Free
Opening Hours:
7am - 10pm
Various opening hours apply to the retail outlets - check it here
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| Mom loves to eat chikuwa, and this is a famous store. They even have chikuwa keychain! |
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