[Toyohashi] "Kodomo Miraikan Coconico" Full of Playings that Children can be Absorbed In

Located in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, "Kodomo Miraikan Coconico"opened in 2008 as a child-rearing support facility that offers various experiences and exchanges through events and lectures. The nickname "Coconico" was named with the hope that "Everyone will smile (=nikoniko) when you come here. Let's go here (Koko ni iko!)!" In May 2022, it will reach 8 million visitors, making it a popular spot for families with children.

This time, we would like to introduce you to the "Kodomo Miraikan Kokoniko", which will not disappoint you even if you go all the way to Toyohashi City!

*Information is current at the time of the interview.
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What is "Kodomo Miraikan Coconico"?

About a 10-minute walk from Toyohashi Station, the "Kodomo Miraikan Kokoniko" is a "Kosodate Plaza" that provides a place for infants to play and child-rearing information. It consists of three plazas: the “Experience and Discovery Plaza” where you can find all kinds of things, and the “Gathering Plaza” with a lawn square and a relaxing garden outside.

This is a facility that provides opportunities for children, who will be responsible for the future, to grow up in good health through fun play and contact with various people. Citizens of various generations have become a base for activities and exchanges, and they are transmitting liveliness and fun in the city.

[Parenting Plaza] Free
[Experience and Discovery Plaza]
・Town space admission fee (1 day per person) Adults 300 yen (tax included) / Elementary, junior high and high school students 150 yen (tax included)
・Machizukuri Center free of charge
[Gathering Plaza] Free (However, there is a charge for rental rooms)

From the Morishita intersection on National Route 23, enter Ohashi-dori towards Toyohashi Station, and it is along the main street about 100m.

There is a charge for the private parking lot (150 yen for 30 minutes), but there is also a parking service depending on usage of Kodomo Miraikan Kokoniko. Please be sure to bring your parking ticket when using the facility. In addition, there are several affiliated parking lots in the surrounding area.

Entrance from underground parking lot.

From the first floor, there is an entrance when you pass through the lawn square.

Concerts and Performances
“Gathering Plaza” where Various Events are Held

The “Gathering Plaza” is a place of relaxation where a wide range of generations, from children to adults, can gather as the center of contact and exchange. In addition to Kokoniko Square and Lawn Square, where various events are held, special exhibition rooms and studios that anyone can use, there is also a gallery street where works by citizens, mainly elementary and junior high school students, are exhibited.

The "Lawn Square" can be used freely not only for events, but also for how you spend your time. At the time of the interview, we could see the neighborhood nursery school children running around freely.

A rest space with an atmosphere like an open terrace of a cafe.

The indoor “Kokoniko Square” is where various events are held. In one section, there is a special exhibition room that can be used for exhibitions and lectures, as well as a kitchen workshop and a manufacturing workshop that serve as venues for popular "experience programs".

Gallery Street is where events such as exhibitions of works are held.

On the second floor of the facility, there are studios and training rooms that can be used for dance and musical instrument performances, as well as a rest space that anyone can use casually. In addition to regular classes for children, there are also classes for adults such as yoga.

Safe for Small Children to Enjoy
"Kosodate Plaza"

A Kosodate Plaza for infants aged 0 to 3 and their guardians. You can go out without worrying about the weather or temperature because it is an indoor facility with floor heating and floor heating, so you can spend your time with peace of mind. There are lots of exciting playings for small children in an open space such as large wooden playground equipment, a picture book section, and a crawling area. Parent-child lectures and programs are held regularly.

In addition, nursery teachers and public health nurses are stationed at all times to provide consultation and information on child-rearing. It is also attractive that you can feel free to consult without a reservation while visiting the city or outside.

Before entering the room, take a ticket at the counter, take off your shoes and enter the room. For your safety, take off your socks and play barefoot.

The large wooden playground equipment "Chibikko no Mori (Forest of Children)" invites you to hide, climb, slide, and have an adventurous spirit.

Ball pool full of wooden balls. The edge side part can also roll the ball around.

In the "toy section", there are many colorful and cute toys that stimulate the senses.

The "Naughty Playing Room" is a bright and open space where you can move your body and play.

"Ohisama no Heya (Room of the Sun)" where the soft sunlight pours down. Various events are held every week. Seasonal events, puppet shows, panel theaters, and other handmade events by the staff will liven things up.

"Picture Book Section" where picture books selected for infants are lined up.

The "Crawling Area" is a large space with mats where small children can play freely.

Nursing room and diaper changing space are also secured. It's located in the Kosodate Plaza, so it's nice to be able to return to play right away.

In addition, the multi-purpose room is a venue for lectures and exchange meetings, and is also full of child-rearing courses.

Age-specific exchange meeting "Kumasan no Heya (Bear's room)"
It is a place for interaction where mothers with children of the same age can chat and exchange information. There is also a staff (nursery teacher or public health nurse) so you can use it with confidence.

▼ Click here for child-rearing courses
https://coconico.jp/parenting-school/