Karuizawa Omochaoukoku - Toys’ Kingdom

Toys’ Kingdom Karuizawa, part of the popular Toys’ Kingdom chain, offers a wide variety of attractions and play areas for families, combining outdoor adventure with engaging indoor experiences. In addition to Waku Waku Great Adventure Forest, one of the largest athletic playgrounds in northern Kanto, the park features numerous indoor facilities, themed playrooms, hands-on workshops, and exciting rides, ensuring fun for visitors of all ages.

Toys’ Kingdom Playroom Area

Mell-chan’s House: The only Mel-chan’s House in the Kanto region, offering imaginative care play that fosters kindness.

Ania Pavilion: Features palm-sized Ania animal figures, allowing the creation of miniature zoos or dinosaur battles while learning about animal diversity.

Dia Block Park: Contains eco-friendly rice-based OKOMEIRO blocks that support the development of colour sense, creativity, and imagination.

Wooden Toy Room: Includes stacking blocks, ball drops, puzzles, and musical instruments from Japan and around the world in a space themed around wood education.

Tomica & Plarail Land: Features over 40 types of Plarail trains and Tomica cars, including Shinkansen, limited express trains, and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Pretend Play House: Offers more than 60 types of pretend-play items such as fruits, vegetables, and tableware for cooking, cleaning, and shopkeeping play.

Sylvanian Families Hall: Recreates the Sylvanian Families world with a large diorama, dolls, houses, and accessories, including photo opportunities with Flare and Ralph.

Licca-chan Room: Includes life-sized Licca dolls, rare displays, and various outfits for dressing up and imaginative play.

Action Game World: Features classic and modern competitive games such as tabletop baseball, soccer boards, Othello, and hockey in a lively family-friendly environment.

Pinocchio Hall: Provides approximately 50 Anpanman toys, slides, games, and musical activities suitable for young children.

Learning House: Contains educational toys that support creativity, literacy, and problem-solving through drawing, ball play, letter games, and magnetic toys.

Dia Block Land: Showcases massive outdoor block sculptures, including the original “King and Friends” characters and a Dia Block animal zoo.

Kids’ Plaza: Offers large-scale play equipment such as slides and interactive toys for children to enjoy with parents.

Promise Room: Features an activity where children can make a special promise with parents under the watchful eye of King Siegel I.

Wishing Tree: A space where children and families can share wishes aloud, with dreams imagined as spreading from the trunk to the branches and into the sky.

All rooms are included with the regular park entry ticket; no additional admission fees apply.

Attractions at Toys’ Kingdom

Toys’ Kingdom in Karuizawa offers a wide range of attractions designed for children and families to enjoy together. Visitors can experience gentle aerial strolls on the Aerial Bicycle, thrilling space-themed adventures on Lindberg, or playful log-raft rides at Chibikko Treasure Island. Young children can enjoy Battery Cars, operate their own train on Go! Go! Kids Train, or take a leisurely ride on the SL Kingdom Train.

For panoramic views of the park and surrounding nature, the Giant Ferris Wheel and Panorama Gondola provide breathtaking sights of Mount Asama and Karuizawa’s scenery. Fans of popular characters can ride Let’s Go Thomas & Percy, while those seeking excitement can experience forest racing on the Go-Kart, a gentle introduction to coasters on the Dragon Coaster, or a whimsical ride on the Merry-Go-Round.

Visitors should note that admission fees vary by attraction: some are included in the Free Pass, while others require separate payment or offer discounts for Free Pass holders. Certain attractions may close due to weather conditions.

Age restrictions and guardian requirements apply for some attractions: even if a ride is open to all ages, young children may need to be accompanied by an adult to ensure safety.

Nature and Adventure Play Areas

Waku Waku Great Adventure Forest

Waku Waku Great Adventure Forest features four diverse outdoor areas built using natural lava from Mount Asama, offering unique adventure elements with approximately 120 obstacles, making it one of the largest adventure playgrounds in northern Kanto. The course includes wobbly bridges, climbing challenges, treehouses, secret mushroom-shaped bases, and the Tsukushi Tower, providing a full-scale adventure experience. The four main areas are:

• Lava Climb & Observation Area: Cross lava paths, swaying bridges, and climbing nets, then pull across rivers using special boxes to reach the observation deck at approximately 1,114 m above sea level (around 35 elements).
• Lava House Area: Centred around a large mushroom-shaped base, featuring round log suspension bridges, long forest slides, and the six-spire Tsukushi Tower with panoramic forest views.
• Wacky Castle Area: Reach the “Elm Tree Treehouse”, shaped like a cocoon, via high suspension bridges, and take a rest at the stylish “House on the Bridge” before enjoying views from the Wacky Castle atop the trees.
• Giant MushroomSecret Base Area: Focused on a massive mushroom-shaped base, connected to various challenges such as the round log suspension bridge, a long forest slide, and the six-spire Tsukushi Tower, offering spectacular views across the forest.

Notes: Participation requires appropriate safety gear, including a helmet, protective gear, and closed-toe, non-slip shoes with socks (socks can be purchased on-site if not brought). Helmets, protective gear, and shoes are provided free of charge. Age restrictions and guardian accompaniment requirements apply. Admission fees are charged, but Free Pass holders enjoy unlimited access.

Keiryu Fishing (Mountain Stream Fishing)

Visitors can try trout fishing in the park’s clear mountain stream, working together with family to catch rainbow trout. The activity includes one fishing rod, bait, and lasts for one hour or until two trout are caught. The fee is charged per rod and includes one trout for grilling.

Forest Experience Plaza

Forest Experience Plaza offers hands-on activities using natural materials, including woodworking craft classes and seasonal outdoor cooking events.

• Woodworking Craft Classes: Visitors can create photo frames, welcome boards, and other wooden items using natural materials, with prices varying depending on the project.
• Forest Cooking Activities: Special outdoor cooking sessions are offered on selected dates, featuring Nagano’s local dishes, such as Gohei-mochi, and campfire bread baking.

Notes: These activities often require advance reservations and are offered only during specific seasons.

Waterwheel Plaza / Rainbow Trout Catching

Visitors aged 2 through elementary school can catch lively rainbow trout in the park’s cold highland waters. After the activity, participants receive a grilled trout. Children aged 2–4 must be accompanied by a guardian. A participation fee applies, and the activity is seasonal, running until November.

Handmade Workshop “Hands!”

This creative workshop allows visitors to decorate plates, cups, and other items with their favourite colours, which are then fired to create unique souvenirs. Additional activities include Lava Craft, making small items from Mount Asama lava, and the Earth’s Beautiful Stones corner, showcasing various stones from around the world. Fees start at 1,400 yen. Examples of activities: Rakuyaki (approximately 20 minutes), Lava Craft, Earth’s Beautiful Stones.

Water Plaza

A dedicated area for water play, where children can enjoy splashing and playing freely. Visitors are encouraged to bring a change of clothes, as getting muddy is part of the fun. Admission is free.

Sand Plaza

An area designed for creative sand play, where children can build sandcastles, dig tunnels, and shape sand hills. This classic activity encourages imagination and hands-on learning. Admission is free.

Rabbit Plaza / Duck Pond

Visitors can interact with friendly rabbits and domestic ducks, enjoying a hands-on experience with these animals. Admission is free.

Hammock Plaza

A relaxing area where visitors can sway gently between two trees in a hammock, enjoying the fresh air and peaceful surroundings. Admission is free.

Accommodation

Hotel Green Plaza Karuizawa offers a comfortable, family-friendly stay where children can have fun while parents relax. The hotel provides rooms designed for the entire family, with Free Passes included, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable visit for families with babies and young children.

Dining options include a Japanese and Western buffet, along with a wide variety of choices on the kids’ menu. After a full day at the park, guests can unwind in the natural hot spring, sourced from 1,600 meters underground. The hotel also features themed rooms designed to be especially engaging and entertaining for children.