Let’s meet Crayon Shinchan in Kasukabe!
Kasukabe City in Saitama Prefecture, the place where Crayon Shinchan lives! I’ll introduce 3 spots where you can meet Crayon Shinchan and experience his world in Kasukabe!
1 – Crayon Shinchan’s Theme song can be heard at Kasukabe Station platform!
Kasukabe Station on the Tobu Railway line uses the theme song from Crayon Shinchan as the melody announcing the departure of the next train. Also, the noticeboards on the platform and the signs around the station are decorated with the characters. When you arrive at Kasukabe Station you’ll be able to feel a warm welcome from Crayon Shinchan and all his friends.
2 – Take a picture with Shinchan!
For a limited time the Ito Yokado Kasukabe branch was converted into Sato Kokonokado, the main department store from Crayon Shinchan’s world.
In this shop you’ll find photo spots set up and limited edition goods are also being sold!
Admission Fee Free
Opening From 10:00 to 18:00
Address Ito-Yokado Store Kasukabe,3rd floor 1-13-1 Chūō, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama-ken 344-0067
Access 5 minutes’ walk from Kasukabe Station
About 45 minutes by train from Asakusa Station via the Tobu Skytree Line
3 – Immerse yourself in the movie world of Crayon Shinchan at Shinchan’s Arcade!
“Ge–sen Crayon Shinchan – Fierceness that invites storm – Buriburi Cinema Studios” is an amusement arcade where you can enjoy Japanese video games and skill crane games.
There are three main points of interest which incorporate the theme of Shinchan’s movie studio.
The first point is a special area which displays movie posters and props that appeared onscreen. There is even a monument imitating one scene from the movie! This is a must see!
The second point is that you can put on a uniform from Shinchan’s kindergarten and have your picture taken. They have also specially prepared a machine that turns your pictures into stickers. Since this shop is the only one which offers Shinchan picture frames we highly recommend putting on the uniform and having your picture taken here!
The third point is the skill crane game filled with stuffed toys of many characters which you can win.
You should certainly have a go!
Admission Fee Free
Opening From 10:00 to 20:00
Address
LaLa Garden Kasukabe, 3rd floor 1-1-1 Minami, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama, 344-0064
Access 4 minutes’ walk from Kasukabe Station
About 45 minutes by train from Asakusa Station via the Tobu Skytree Line
Access
To get to Kasukabe Station along the Tobu Railway line, it takes approximately 45 minutes from Asakusa or 40 minutes from Ueno. All the places we have introduced are within a 5 minute walk from Kasukabe Station. As transportation from Tokyo is very good we highly recommend taking a trip to meet Shinchan in Kasukabe while you are here.
*The merchandise and services shown in the pictures were relevant at the time of coverage, however, there is a possibility some things may have changed.
