{"id":14705,"date":"2020-07-19T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-07-19T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=14705"},"modified":"2021-03-18T17:31:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T09:31:21","slug":"hakodate-kids-plaza-in-hokkaido-a-safe-space-promoting-active-play-for-younger-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/07\/19\/hakodate-kids-plaza-in-hokkaido-a-safe-space-promoting-active-play-for-younger-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Hakodate Kids Plaza in Hokkaido: A Safe Space Promoting Active Play for Younger Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Hokkaido is a haven for family travelers.\u00a0There are tons of activities perfect for every member of the family, but when you think about it, how about the younger kids who can&#8217;t help but\u00a0play all day long?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Apart from Future Center Hakodate&#8217;s innovative learning center for bigger kids, <strong>Hakodate Kids Plaza<\/strong> is actually a safe space perfectly suited for younger kids who love active play!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14706\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/07\/15\/future-center-hakodate-in-hokkaido-promotes-a-perfect-blend-of-play-based-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Future Center Hakodate in Hokkaido Promotes A Perfect Blend of Play-Based Learning<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The learning center is more of a playground with giant nets hanging from the ceiling that kids can climb up and explore. These nets help promote active play and motor skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14707\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-3.jpg 534w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apart from nets, they also have rock climbing areas and stepping stones that make sounds when they ride that helps\u00a0develop the\u00a0child&#8217;s imaginative skill. There are also various toys and games available around such as ball pits and a kids&#8217; lab where they can enjoy and play with art and science.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14708\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-featured.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-featured.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-featured-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-featured-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-featured-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The learning center is not only limited for younger kids as parents can also bring their\u00a0babies here. There is a designated area for infants filled with block games,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">toys, books, and educational materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14709\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is also a designated area for lockers, diaper changing, and nursing rooms. Parents or guardians waiting can also take advantage of the terrace where they can eat, drink, or take a break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14714\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/HakodateKidsPlaza_PhilippinePrimer-2-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">So the next time you&#8217;re bringing in your kids for a vacation and all\u00a0they could think of is playing, make your way to Hakodate Kids Plaza and let them explore and learn in their own ways.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2020\/07\/11\/hakoviva-in-hakodate-japan-the-ultimate-one-stop-shopping-complex\/\" target=\"_blank\">HAKOVIVA in Hakodate Japan: The Ultimate One-Stop Shopping Complex<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>General Information:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Address: 4\/F 20-1, Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business Hours: 10 am to 6 pm (Future Center Hakodate)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nearest Station: JR Hakodate Station<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admission: \u00a5300\/child, \u00a5100\/guardian (single day); Admission is free for less than 6 months old.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s English Magazine\u00a0July 2020 issue.<br \/>\nWritten by Denisse Tenorio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apart from Future Center Hakodate&#8217;s innovative learning center for bigger kids, Hakodate Kids Plaza is actually a safe space perfectly suited for younger kids who love active play! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[275,565,1078,1749,691,2850,3047,3065,3090],"tags":[1119,3048,3049,3050,3053,3054,3066,3088,3089],"class_list":["post-14705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hakodate-japan","category-japan-international","category-hakodate","category-hokkaido-prefecture","category-hakodate-spot","category-hakodate-japan-guide-2020","category-hokkaido-2020","category-hokkaido-japan-guide-2020","category-hokkaido-family-trip","tag-japan-travel","tag-hokkaido-2020","tag-hokkaido-japan","tag-hakodate-japan-2020","tag-japan-travel-2020","tag-hokkaido-japan-2020","tag-japan-travels","tag-hakodate-japan-travel","tag-hakodate-kids-plaza"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14705"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14831,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14705\/revisions\/14831"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}