The season of fresh greenery, when young leaves sprout and the mountains become a deeper green. Here, we introduce the latest "superb spots" where you can enjoy the beauty of nature, which you should visit now.

A new "superb swing" where you can overlook Mikawa Bay for free! "Aichi Children's Country"

"Aichi Children's Country" in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, is a vast children's comprehensive amusement park facility covering 1 million square meters. With free admission, you can enjoy various leisure activities in nature, such as playing with playground equipment, camping, day-trip BBQ, and hiking.

A new "superb swing" has appeared in the "Yuhigaoka" area of Aichi Children's Country! You can enjoy the view of Mikawa Bay, and also take Instagrammable photos with Mikawa Bay in the background. You can overlook the fresh greenery and Mikawa Bay from a different angle.

The observation deck is also recommended. Mikawa Bay viewed from the 12-meter-high observation deck is truly a superb view! You can enjoy a 360-degree panorama.

Also, it is special to see the very rare "tombolo phenomenon" that appears only in limited places. When the tide recedes at low tide, the seabed appears, and the "sand road" that connects to the isolated island for about 3 hours is mystical.

Aichi Children's Country
Address: 3 Minamikosoda, Higashihazu-cho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone: 0563-62-4151

Christmas mood all year round! Treehouse "Tree Hotel Nikka Komono" where you can enjoy hands-free BBQ

An outdoor facility "Tree Hotel Nikka Komono" has opened in the forest of Komono Town, Mie Prefecture!

Since the overall concept of the facility is a "Christmas market," the brightly decorated treehouse gives you a Christmas feeling regardless of the season.

At night, it is lit up, and you can experience the extraordinary in a space where fantastic illuminations shine.

The treehouse, which has the warmth of wood, is equipped with air conditioning, a toilet, and a shower. There are also tents for sleeping and a BBQ space, and with dinner BBQ and breakfast included, it costs 22,000 yen per person per night. You can spend a quiet and relaxing time in the fresh greenery.

There are also three types of day-trip BBQ spaces in the plaza. There are "Open Terrace Seats" (1,500 yen for hands-free BBQ seats) to enjoy under the sunlight filtering through the trees, "Deck House Seats" with a roof for peace of mind even on rainy days (2,000 yen for hands-free BBQ seats), and "Lounge Seats" with sofas for a relaxing time (2,500 yen for hands-free BBQ seats).

The popular BBQ menu is the "Premium Plan" (6,700 yen per person). *Contents may change depending on availability.

You can easily enjoy hands-free BBQ with rump steak of Mie Prefecture's black wagyu beef, spare ribs marinated in 6 kinds of spices, and ajillo with plenty of squid and octopus.

In addition, there is a cafe space on the premises, where even non-guests can enjoy the chef's proud sauce-made "Taco Rice" (1,500 yen / 300 yen off lunch for facility users) and the very popular "Kids Plate" (1,000 yen) for small children.

There is also a "Kids Room (with free drinks)" (adults 500 yen, children 800 yen, 0-3 years old free) that can be used by elementary school students, so you can play comfortably without worrying about the weather. *BBQ and overnight guests can use it for free

Tree Hotel Nikka Komono
Address: 1541-17 Otowa, Komono-cho, Mie-gun, Mie Prefecture
Phone: 080-6625-8836

Superb tea field terrace! Limited-time new tea parfait is exquisite "Miyazaki-en Hitosaji"

"Miyazaki-en" (Okazaki City, Aichi), a long-established tea producer, processor, and seller with over 200 years of history, handles everything from tea production to processing and sales.

At "Miyazaki-en Hitosaji," a cafe renovated from their tea factory, you can enjoy freshly harvested new tea.

At the counter seats (500 yen per seat / reservation required), tea is served right in front of you, making it a special experience.

This season, we recommend "Shunmei," a tea leaf that won an award at the Japanese Tea Competition held in Paris in 2025.

It is carefully grown with only clean spring water from the local Mt. Hongu and organic fertilizers, and is characterized by its rich flavor and fragrant aroma. You can enjoy new tea with Japanese sweets in the "Tea by Variety and Japanese Sweets Set" (1,200 yen).

In addition, a limited-time "Sencha Parfait" (with tea, 1,600 yen) made with plenty of Shunmei is on sale. *Until June 7

It's a parfait full of Shunmei, with sencha jelly made from Shunmei, brownies mixed with Shunmei, and Shunmei tea leaves as a topping. Furthermore, with matcha ice cream, it's a luxurious parfait that tea lovers can't resist.

The "Hojicha Parfait" (with tea, 1,600 yen) made with new tea is also recommended! *Until June 7

The nearby "Tea Field Terrace" offers a superb view surrounded by tea fields and fresh green mountains. It is open for free to cafe customers, where they can spend a healing time in the tranquil nature.

Miyazaki-en Hitosaji
Address: 8 Aino, Ishihara-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone: 0564-83-2710

From CBC TV "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" broadcast on Saturday, May 16, 2026 *Information in the article is as of the broadcast date.