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An imaginative kids' park where you can experience the world of Eric Carle's picture books
【PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE】

"PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE" is the world's only kids' park themed around the world of Eric Carle's picture books, the author of the globally beloved picture book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Located inside the Futako Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center in Setagaya, Tokyo, it boasts outstanding access, being directly connected to the Tokyu Den-en-toshi and Oimachi Lines at "Futako-Tamagawa Station." Based on Eric Carle's belief in "learning through play," we provide a variety of experiences that allow children to use their five senses, learn through play, and grow. For children stepping away from home and into the world of reason and abstraction, we hope this park will serve as a "bridge."

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1. Enjoy with all five senses: the "Green Maze" and "Athletics"

In the "Green Maze" made of green hedges, you can choose your path from three entrances and enjoy the adventure of getting lost while searching for the exit. Also, in the "Athletics" area made by Sweden’s HAGS, you can climb, descend, hang, and slide, moving your whole body to your heart’s content. Through play, it promotes healthy development in children.

2. Art experiences in the "Atelier" that foster creativity

Cut, paste, draw, and create like Eric Carle. In the atelier, you can freely create works using various materials, and workshops are also held where you can experience Eric Carle’s picture-book making techniques. Through unique art experiences you can only have here, it nurtures children’s rich creativity and power of expression.

3. Full of wonders! The "Discovery Zone" and "Automata"

In the "Discovery Zone," vibrant creatures drawn by Eric Carle gather, and there are displays of real insect specimens as well. Various mechanisms are in place, filling the space with the joy of discovery.
At the center of the park, you can play with wooden mechanical playground equipment based on picture-book stories.

4. A safe "Baby Area" and workshops enjoyable from age 0

PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE is a facility where even babies from 0 years old can safely have fun. In the “Baby Area,” prioritized for 0–1-year-olds, there are play equipment by Germany’s HABA designed to match children’s growth and development, along with warm wooden toys, and activities to stimulate the five senses are prepared throughout the space.

We also hold a wide range of workshops every day on a rotating schedule, such as “PLAY! PAPER! BABY!”, where children can enjoy the feel of paint without getting their hands dirty while creating artwork, and workshops where babies can enjoy crawling and toddling. Nursing rooms, diaper-changing tables, and a water dispenser for preparing baby formula are fully equipped, so you can spend the whole day here with peace of mind even with little ones.

Facility Information

Name	PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE
Address	〒158-0094 東京都世田谷区玉川2-21-1二子玉川ライズ・ショッピングセンタータウンフロント 8F
Access	Directly connected to Futako-Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Oimachi Line
Parking/Bicycle parking	Please use the shared parking lot and bicycle parking of Futako Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center. Parking fee discounts available depending on your purchase amount (https://www.rise.sc/access/)
Hours	【Weekdays】10:00–20:00 (last admission 19:30) ※ Re-entry and temporary exit allowed 【Weekends/Holidays & Specific Periods】3 sessions ＜Session 1＞ Reception starts 10:00　Ends 12:30 ＜Session 2＞ Reception starts 13:00　Ends 15:30 ＜Session 3＞ Reception starts 16:00　Ends 20:00 ※ During Session 3, you can enjoy the park until closing time. ※ All sessions allow temporary exit and re-entry.
Closed days	New Year’s Day; other irregular closures　※Notices will be posted on the website.
Fees	【Regular Fees】 Adults and children are the same price (children under 1 are free) Weekdays (1-day pass) First visit (includes Members Tumbler): 2,600 yen From the second visit (bring your tumbler): 2,300 yen Weekends/Holidays & Specific Periods (timed ticket) First visit (includes Members Tumbler): 2,800 yen From the second visit (bring your tumbler): 2,500 yen Information On your second and subsequent visits, please bring the tumbler(s) given on your first visit, one per person. If you forget your tumbler, an additional 500 yen (tax included) will be required at reception. For safety reasons, admission is limited to up to three children per adult. Tickets with advance reservation (date/time designated) have priority. *For details, please click here.
Official website	https://playec.jp/

Other recommended information

At “PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE,” a variety of workshops and events are held throughout the year. For example, “Seasonal Hide-and-Seek,” where you look for seasonal motifs hidden around the venue, and “PLAY! Hand ART!,” where you stamp your handprints on parts of Eric Carle’s illustrations. With programs that change each season, there is always something new to discover no matter how many times you visit. The free drink service offering carefully selected coffee, black tea, and Japanese tea is also one of the highlights. At the adjacent shop “HUNGRY MARKET,” you’ll find a wide range of picture-book goods featuring Eric Carle’s works, making souvenir shopping enjoyable.

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References

PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE official website: https://playec.jp/

BASIC INFORMATION

Name	PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE (プレイ！パーク・エリック・カール)
Phone	03-6431-0093
Address	8F, Town Front, Futako-Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Access
Official URL	https://playec.jp/
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