KidZania Koshien

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KidZania Koshien

A hands-on experience hub for kids to learn about society and themed professions via interactive, role-playing zones.

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KidZania Koshien is the iconic children’s vocational and social experience destination where kids can learn about the workings of society while having fun. Bring your little fans for the chance to dip their toes in thorough reenactments of different jobs and services around town in a mini-world sized down to 2/3rds size!

Step inside to find a full rolodex of 60 pavilions set up by real companies, offering about 100 different job and service experiences to explore. In addition to the familiar pavilions from KidZania Tokyo and KidZania Fukuoka, KidZania Koshien has its own unique pavilions, such as a real estate company that proposes properties to customers and a chocolate workshop where kids can create confectionery art. After completing their jobs, children receive KidZania’s currency, "KidZos”, to pay for extra perks at other corners like shopping at the department store or horseback riding at the Horse Park.

The shopping complex LaLaport Koshien serves as the home to KidZania Koshien with an open time of 10:00am, buy KidZania Koshien is open specially from around 7:30am. Be mindful of parking details, as different parking areas are available depending on the time of arrival.

Highlights

  • A facility where children can learn about the workings of society by experiencing various jobs.
  • A town built to two-thirds the scale of real life, with pavilions set up by real companies.
  • Around 60 pavilions offering about 100 job and service experiences.
  • Earned KidZos can be used at select pavilions for services.
  • Exclusive pavilions at Koshien include a painting wall, boiler facility, and more.

Photos

  • Become a firefighter and participate in firefighting activities at a simulated fire scene!

    Become a firefighter and participate in firefighting activities at a simulated fire scene!

  • At the Horse Park, children can work as stable workers or veterinarians, or pay with KidZos for a horseback riding experience.

    At the Horse Park, children can work as stable workers or veterinarians, or pay with KidZos for a horseback riding experience.

  • Create confectionery art at the Chocolate Workshop.

    Create confectionery art at the Chocolate Workshop.

  • Try your hands and becoming a train driver and conductor using a simulator.

    Try your hands and becoming a train driver and conductor using a simulator.

  • Build a model house according to the blueprints as a carpenter.

    Build a model house according to the blueprints as a carpenter.

  • After getting a driver's license, enjoy driving with the rental car service.

    After getting a driver's license, enjoy driving with the rental car service.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

English is available.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes, there are coin lockers available (limited quantity).

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Adults can leave and re-enter the facility. Please refer to the official website for the specific rules regarding temporary exit and re-entry. Children are not allowed to leave and re-enter.

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Details

Name in Japanese
キッザニア甲子園
Postal Code
663-8178
Address
LaLaport Koshien, 1-100 Koshien8bancho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo
Telephone
0570-064-343 (KidZania Koshien Information Center)
Closed
Irregular holidays
Business Hours
First Session: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Second Session: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission
Children (ages 3-15): 3,500yen and up
Adults (ages 16 and above): 2,200yen and up
*Children under 2 years old can enter for free (though they cannot participate in activities).
*For more detailed hours and pricing, please refer to the official website.
Access
(1) About 14 minutes walk from Hanshin Main Line’s Koshien Station.
(2) Approximately 1 km from Meishin Expressway Nishinomiya IC.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)