3 reasons to take your kids to Ano-Ne Kids Club in Tokyo

Despite its population and concrete-jungle look, Tokyo is home to many large parks where your children can enjoy playing and running around to their heart’s content. However, summers in the city are often too hot and humid for spending long days outside, whereas rainy days at any time of year can turn park visits into soggy ordeals. In some cases, the playground equipment can be quite antiquated and sometimes even unsafe.

You won’t have to concern yourself with any of that at Ano-Ne Kids Club, a distinctive indoor play space that goes beyond typical daycare and babysitting services to provide children with opportunities for fun, exercise, adventure and creativity. At the centre of the 150-square-metre facility is Ano-Ne’s large multi-story jungle gym. Your kids can spend hours exploring this wondrous maze of tunnels, ladders, slides and nets, making new friends while moving around at their own pace.

Carrying toys all over Tokyo to keep your little ones amused can be quite the hassle, and kids know that it’s always more fun anyway to play with someone else’s toys. Luckily, Ano-Ne is fully stocked with Lego, kitchen sets and traditional Japanese toys like kendama to give children the chance to engage in imaginative and active play.

Oh, and did we mention the view? All your kid needs to do is look out the window, and whoosh! A Shinkansen zips right past Ano-Ne every few minutes.

Of course, all that fun can get tiring after a while, so Ano-Ne Kids Club provides comfortable bean bag cushions for kids who need a rest or a nap.

Exhale. You’ve just dropped off your kids at Ano-Ne Kids Club, waved goodbye (hopefully without too many tears, on either side), and now have several hours of precious time in Tokyo all to yourself.

Your location couldn’t be better. For those in desperate need of some retail therapy, Ginza is Tokyo’s most glamorous shopping district, home to the flagship stores of luxury labels like Louis Vuitton and Gucci as well as signature Japanese brands like Uniqlo and Muji. Prefer some classic Ginza shopping? Head for the Ginza Yonchome intersection, where you’ll find the long-established department stores Wako and Mitsukoshi.

Whether on your own or with your significant other, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to cafés and restaurants for a quiet cup of coffee or nice relaxing lunch. Ginza has plenty of upscale options, while Yurakucho boasts cool bistros and bars clustered underneath its rail lines. Excellent sushi can be found all around Tsukiji, the site of Tokyo’s former fish market.

If you’re in the mood for something cultural, why not take in a kabuki play at the Kabukiza Theatre or go on a leisurely stroll through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace?

As a parent, the only way to truly enjoy your time alone is to be absolutely certain that your kids will be happy and well-cared for within a safe, clean and comfortable environment.

Ano-Ne Kids Club only hires dedicated staff to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Staff members are trained in risk management and first aid as well as correct procedures to take in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

The play areas are bright, cheerful and colourful, illuminated with plenty of natural light. Playground equipment is cushioned to prevent injuries from falls and collisions, and designed with rounded curves to eliminate sharp corners. Regular safety checks are also conducted on all equipment and the entire facility is cleaned and disinfected daily to maintain the highest standard of hygiene and cleanliness.

Reservations at Ano-Ne Kids Club are a must, but the process couldn’t be simpler. Just visit the facility’s website and book the date and time of your choosing. The website is available in English and Japanese, with staff at the customer support centre able to respond to email inquiries in English.

When the time comes, you can drop your kids off at the fourth floor reception area. A few hours later, after you pick them up, you and your kids will have plenty of stories to share about all the fun you’ve had in Tokyo that day.

Read more about Ano-Ne and make a reservation on the website.