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Haginaka Park
This playground is built entirely from JUNK... and kids absolutely LOVE it! Welcome to the famous "Garakuta Park" - which literally means Junkyard Park - where broken-down fire engines, steam locomotives, and speedboats have been transformed into the coolest climbing adventure in Tokyo! You're standing in Ota Ward, the same district that builds parts for Japanese space shuttles like the Hayabusa probe, which explains why there's a rocket ship jungle gym towering above you. But here's the wildest part - those aren't just decorative roads zigzagging through the park... they're a real traffic school with working traffic lights where thousands of Tokyo kids learn to drive bikes and scooters safely before hitting the city streets! The massive truck-shaped slide behind you uses actual truck tires as stairs and can fit ten kids sliding down together. Pretty amazing how yesterday's scrap metal became today's treasure, right?
Did You Know?
- Haginaka Park is renowned for its 'Junk Playground,' where children can freely play with real decommissioned heavy equipment—including bulldozers, fire trucks, and backhoes—a rare and creative approach that encourages imaginative, unstructured play, setting it apart from most children’s parks in Japan and abroad.
- The park features a unique 'traffic rules' area with miniature roads, real traffic lights, and bike lanes, allowing kids to learn road safety hands-on while riding bikes or scooters—a practical, interactive educational feature that delights both children and parents.
- Among its many play structures, Haginaka Park boasts a miniaturized space shuttle jungle gym and other themed equipment, offering an eclectic mix of play experiences that spark curiosity and adventure, making it a standout destination for families seeking both fun and novelty in Tokyo’s Ota ward.