[Parent-Child Days #009] We visited one of Tokyo's largest indoor playgrounds with our 1.5-year-old! ASOBono! at Tokyo Dome City

Sorry to bother you again!
It's Basha.

This is the 9th article in my Parent-Child Days series, where I record our outings together.

This time, I've written about our experience taking our
1.5-year-old to the indoor kids' facility ASOBono! located inside Tokyo Dome City.

I've summarized the pros and cons,
the atmosphere inside the facility,
and more, along with photos.

I hope this will be helpful for those looking for places to play in Tokyo,
or for those searching for an indoor playground
where you can play to your heart's content even on rainy or hot days.

[The Conclusion First!]

ASOBono! is an indoor playground so good that you'll feel like
you haven't played enough even after spending the whole day there.

From ball pits and large play equipment to pretend play,
Plarail trains, and educational toys, the variety of activities is simply endless.

Children won't get bored,
and they'll just keep playing and playing.

There is also a baby area for 0-year-olds,
so I felt it's a facility that siblings can enjoy together.

I used to think of "Tokyo Dome City = Amusement Park," but
ASOBono! is a place you can be fully satisfied with even if you visit just for that.

[Quick Review]

Here's what it's like!

Excitement Level: ★★★★★ (5.0)
Cost Performance: ★★★☆☆ (3.5)
Photo Index: ★★★★☆ (4.5)
Parent-Child Sync Rate: 90%

Stay Duration: Approx. 1 hour

Admission Fee: 2,500 yen
- Entrance fee

*Overall rating is at the end of the article

[Report & Photos]

I'll give you a rough introduction along with photos!

The other day, I went to the
Kamen Rider Kuuga exhibition with my child.

Since they still didn't seem to have had enough fun even after finishing the exhibition,
when I looked for "somewhere nearby to play,"
I found ASOBono! right nearby.

"This looks fun!"

So,
we decided to go right in.

▼ Here is the article about the Kuuga exhibition. Please check this out too!

From here on, I'll introduce the areas with photos!

◆ Ocean Area: "Adventure Ocean"

Starting with the symbol ship,
this area is packed with physical play equipment like climbing walls, slides, trampolines, and monkey bars.

It is filled with
blue ball pits inspired by the ocean.

Watching my child swim through the
ocean-like blue ball pit was fun for me too.

◆ Station Area: "Pleasure Station"

An area where you can play with Plarail, Tomica, and rail sets.

There was an insane amount of Plarail and Tomica!
We spent the longest time here.

Even though we have them at home, too. Haha.

I think children who love trains and cars
will end up staying here for quite a long time.

◆ Town Area: "Colorful Town"

An area focused on pretend play and role-playing, like a professional zone.

You can enjoy authentic "shopkeeper play" at places like a sushi restaurant, pizza shop, burger joint,
donut shop, flower shop, and market.

For kids who love pretend play,
this was the perfect place to get lost in.

◆ Forest Area: "Toy Forest"

An area featuring quieter, thought-provoking play such as construction toys, educational toys, blocks, fishing games,
and Sylvanian Families.

Playing with Sylvanian Families,
bringing over a hippo
from the animal zone next door. Lol

Lots of dinosaurs and animals.

I couldn't introduce everything this time, but
there were so many more places to play!

There is also a baby-only area called 'Crawling Garden',
and although we didn't have enough time to play there this time,
it's an area that can be used safely from 0 years old.

There is also a food court next door, which is great for enjoying a meal right away.

[Good Points]

・Abundant variety of play equipment

There really are so many types of play!

Children can play one thing after another without getting bored.
You can choose and play in areas you like according to your child's age and interests.

・Overwhelming spaciousness

A sense of scale you wouldn't expect from an indoor facility.
The ceilings are high, and it feels incredibly open.

You probably wouldn't have enough time to play even if you stayed all day.

・Age-specific zones available

There is a baby area for ages 0 to 2,
so even babies in the crawling stage are safe.

Even if there is an age gap between siblings,
they can each enjoy their own space.

・Cleanliness

It is very clean.
It is thoroughly well-maintained.

・Kind staff

They subtly teach you how to play,
and they call out immediately in dangerous situations,
giving the impression that they are always keeping an eye on the children.

Even while parents are taking a breather,
an environment was in place where children could play safely.

・Solid stroller parking area

There is a spacious dedicated area near the entrance,
and since it has locks, you can leave your stroller with peace of mind.

It was really helpful to be able to move around easily even with children and lots of luggage,
and to be able to enter the play area empty-handed.

[Bad Points]

・The price is a bit high

It is understandable considering the content, but
it becomes a significant expense if you visit multiple times.

For those who can use the weekday free pass,
I felt that was a better deal.

・It is a popular facility, so it tends to get crowded

It gets quite crowded on weekends and during long holidays.

If possible, I recommend visiting on a weekday.

[Basic Information]

・Location

1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, inside Tokyo Dome City

・Nearest Station

JR Sobu Line / Toei Mita Line: About a 1-minute walk from Suidobashi Station, West Exit/A2 Exit. Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Namboku Line: About a 5-minute walk from Korakuen Station. Toei Oedo Line: About a 7-minute walk from Kasuga Station.

・Map

・Business Hours

Weekdays: 10:00-18:00
Weekends and Holidays: 9:30-19:00
Reception closes 70 minutes before closing time. Admission may be restricted during busy periods.

・Fees

Variable pricing system. Fees
vary according to four categories (price tiers): S, A, B, and C.

The category changes depending on the day of your visit, so
you need to check the official price calendar.

▼Please be sure to check the official website for the latest information

[Summary & Overall Rating]

ASOBono! is an indoor paradise where
the sheer size and variety of play equipment make it hard to believe you're indoors, allowing children to lose track of time and get completely absorbed in play.
With areas for ball pits, net structures, pretend play, and more,

there are zones suited for every age and interest,
so even siblings can each have a great time.
It's clean, and

the staff are always keeping an eye on the children,
which is a great point that lets parents watch over them with peace of mind.

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.0)

This time we stopped by while visiting the Kuuga exhibition, but
it is worth spending a full, leisurely day here with ASOBono! as the sole destination.

Since high-satisfaction indoor facilities like this are rare in the city center,
I'd like to come back again, aiming for a weekday free pass.

Thank you for reading.
Please don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have one.

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