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Kamogawa Delta (Turtle Stepping Stones)

鴨川デルタ

Demachiyanagi / Sakyo · near Demachiyanagi (Keihan / Eizan Lines) (3 min walk)

Kamogawa Delta (Turtle Stepping Stones) in Demachiyanagi / Sakyo. Kids hop across the river on turtle- and bird-shaped stepping stones where two rivers meet, with sandy banks to play on.

Why children love it: Kids hop across the river on turtle- and bird-shaped stepping stones where two rivers meet, with sandy banks to play on.

Honest drawbacks: No facilities and the stones can be slippery, so little ones need close supervision near the water.

Best for
Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Open-access outdoor spot; best in daylight and dry weather
Price
Free public riverside park, open any time
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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