You can spot this dragon themed playground from the monorail station. On the left side (partly out of the picture) is the longest slide I have ever seen.
You can spot this dragon themed playground from the monorail station. On the left side (partly out of the picture) is the longest slide I have ever seen. (Photo: Sherilyn Siy)

Onoyama Park

The best children's playground in Naha, Okinawa

Sherilyn Siy   - 1 min read

Onoyama Park is known as the venue of many big events but it is also home to what I deem the funnest playground in Japan. As a mom of two kids aged 3 and 5, we have made the rounds of many many playgrounds but this is by far, the biggest and most fun playground we have ever been. We spent a solid two hours here testing out all the bridges, and slides, and climbing places. Best of all, it is free.

Sherilyn Siy

Sherilyn Siy @sherilyn.siy

For Sherilyn Siy, Asia is home. Born in Hong Kong, Sherilyn spent time in the Philippines, China, and now lives in Japan. She speaks English, Filipino, Chinese (or putonghua), and Hokkien, her family's local dialect. Running is one of her favorite ways to explore Japan. She proudly finished the 2...