Kobe

If you have kids under 5, you’ll know how tiring it can be to keep them occupied throughout the day. Children don’t start school in Japan until the age of six, and although there is nursery and daycare provision, not all kids attend full-time. Plus, of course, there are weekends to consider. Fortunately, parents in Kobe have plenty of great activities to choose from at reasonable prices. Depending on the weather and what your little ones are in the mood for, you might want to give the following a try. Parks and Playgrounds Fun play areas in parks are great for keeping young kids entertained for an hour or two when the weather is nice. Plus, it’s a great way of letting them burn off energy and tire them out to make them ready for bed in the evening. Many of Kobe’s parks have children’s or under-5s areas fitted with equipment such as slides, swings, and climbing frames. Meriken Park is one of the most popular and has an earthquake memorial area where children can learn about the 1995 earthquake in the city. Orakuyama Park has some cool and colorful equipment, while Wakamatsu Park, a bit further out, has a…