About Nagasu Town Multi-Generational Exchange Facility Nijiiro House

Hello, this is Aikero, writer for [Sarukuma].

On hot days, parks aren’t really an option, so you have to find indoor places to let the kids play… but where to go?
I’m sure many parents feel this way! (Me included!)

Great news for moms and dads!
FREE!! No time limit!!
A new playground with athletic equipment has opened! (Applause!)

Today we’re introducing Nagasu Town Multi-Generational Exchange Facility Nijiiro House, located in Nagasu Town, Tamana District.
Given the name, you might wonder if this Nagasu Town facility is open to non-residents.

The answer is a clear yes — anyone can use it, not just Nagasu Town residents!
There’s also a kitchen space, library area, and bathing facility, making it perfect for various uses.
Let’s start with a tour of the facilities ♪
It’s located just off National Route 501, so we recommend using Google Maps to navigate.
There’s plenty of parking available (^^)/
There’s a vending machine at the entrance.
The selection is geared toward adults, so we recommend bringing a water bottle or PET bottle for your kids.
The flooring changes here, but you can keep your shoes on.

When we entered, the front desk staff kindly asked us, “Are you here to use the playground?”
All Nijiiro House services are accessed via ticket machines.
Some facilities like the kitchen space and bathing facility require payment.
Payment is cash only.

To use the playground, you’ll need entry tickets for each adult and child.
Since it’s free, just press the central yellow entry ticket button and your tickets will be issued.
The staff guide you kindly, so first-time visitors don’t need to worry (^^)/

〈Bathing Facility Fees〉
・Adult (resident) 200 yen
・Adult (non-resident) 300 yen
・Child (resident) 100 yen
・Child (non-resident) 150 yen
They also host parent-child events such as art experiences, workshops, and storytime sessions ♪
Definitely worth checking out (^^)/
In the lobby, there’s the Hagukumi Lounge where eating and drinking are allowed.
Individual use is free, but private reservations require a fee.
The kitchen inside the Hagukumi Lounge also requires a fee.
You can prepare food and sample it in the lounge.
Next to the Hagukumi Lounge is the Learning Plaza (library room).
Books cannot be borrowed.
There’s a children’s area where you can read at a relaxed pace.
Eating and drinking are not allowed in the Learning Plaza (library room).
Please use the Hagukumi Lounge next door instead.
Event announcements were also posted here ♪
That’s a quick tour of just part of the facility ♪

Now, let’s head to the playground!
After getting your playground ticket, turn left at the restroom.
The ticket has a QR code, so scan it at the gate.
Please pass through the gate one person at a time.
Even my 2-year-old son scanned his ticket and went through by himself (*’ω’*)

By the way, on the way out, the gate opens automatically with a sensor, so no ticket is needed.
The playground is on the second floor, so head up the stairs.
Of course, you can also use the elevator ♪
The elevator is right by the entrance, which is super convenient and helpful for parents with lots of luggage!
This already looks fun!
〈Playground Hours〉
・Weekdays 9:00–15:00
・Weekends & holidays 9:00–17:00

★ There’s no separate time for preschoolers and elementary school kids.
★ On weekdays from 15:00, the playground is reserved for after-school program children only.
Eating is not allowed in the playground.
For snacks and meals, please use the first floor (^^)/
The second floor is shoe-free, so take off your shoes here.
Here are the shoe lockers.
Across from the playground are restrooms and three rooms.
Classrooms 1 and 2 are used for the after-school program and during events.
The Children’s Living Room behind the restrooms is a space for elementary and junior high school students and their families — a place to spend time outside of school or home.
The restrooms even have child-sized slippers!
They’re right near the playground, so it’s easy to handle sudden “I need to go!” moments ♪
There’s also a kid-sized toilet stall. (Confirmed in the women’s restroom only.)
Next to the restrooms there’s a sink.
We weren’t able to confirm its specific use, so please contact the facility for details.
Nursing rooms and diaper-changing tables are inside the playground area.

Top Highlights of Nagasu Town Multi-Generational Exchange Facility Nijiiro House

A spacious area with huge athletic equipment!
It has that secret hideout vibe that kids love!
Here’s the upper section.
The kids were running around having a blast (*’ω’*)
And below it, a ball pit!
There’s another large athletic structure to the right of the entrance ♪
This one is packed with full-body activities!
Kids can climb up and down the net,
or climb up the wooden boards.
My son was a bit nervous, but figured out how to climb down on his own (^^)/
Sometimes it’s nice to just stand back and watch ♪
Below is a bouldering corner.
Fluffy mats are laid out, so even if kids fall, it’s safe.
There’s also a slide for younger kids.
This is the B-block corner.
Kids can play with the wall blocks or build whatever they want!
The wall blocks are also free to use.
There are picture books here too.
By the windows, there are large building blocks.
We started playing around 12:00, and the place started getting more crowded around 13:00.
Elementary schoolers and preschoolers were all mixed together, but during our visit, no one was running wildly and there were no dangerous moments (^^)

That said, please supervise your kids carefully and enjoy a safe, fun time ♪
Open to everyone — not just Nagasu Town residents — Nijiiro House’s playground lets you and your kids play indoors completely free.
With athletic structures that get the body moving and B-blocks that capture kids’ imaginations, there’s so much to enjoy ♪
Definitely come check it out (^^)/

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