# Keio Asobi no Mori HUGHUG

> An indoor play facility a minute from Tama Zoo Station. A 12m-tall net structure, a 45,000-ball pit, all wrapped in the warmth of locally sourced hinoki — fits infants through elementary schoolers.

Date: 2024-09-26

Tags: Keio, Tama, Play, Kids, Indoor, Playground, Family, Balls, Train, Hinoki

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Right by Tama Zoo Station on the Keio Line, Keio Railway's indoor play facility "HUGHUG". Indoor, but the scale is generous — zones are split between infants and elementary-aged kids, and taking my 2-year-old here for half a day still leaves time to spare. The standout trait: **most of the equipment is wooden — specifically local hinoki and sugi from Tama**. The feel, and even the smell, are obviously different from the plastic-heavy indoor facilities you usually see.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/95b9faecbe48a796ebdff3dcf8549add.webp)

The facility's icon is a massive net structure, about **12m tall**. Looking up, your neck actually starts to hurt — that tall. Watching a kid climb it from below is honestly a little thrilling. **Socks required, skirts not allowed**, so check outfits before you go.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/ef06e1a42be2a726144751a2e132895a.webp)

Most of the other equipment is wooden too — jungle gyms, slides, all with the warmth of real wood. Not as slippery as plastic, and collisions hurt less. A quiet but real plus.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/fe5752074f4c37ab9fb0047d16ca8db5.webp)

Here's the floor map. The layout spans two floors with age-based zones color-coded, so the flow is clear and you, as the parent, aren't constantly getting lost.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/6715fd79a5a114f0005cdb987e2c0305.webp)

## The infant zone (0–2): hinoki flooring, gentle through and through

The **0–2 infant zone** has hinoki flooring that's genuinely soft underfoot. The ball pit, the tiny wooden jungle gym — everything is wood. Nothing hard to bump into. A space where you can let a still-uncoordinated baby explore without constant hovering. My son visibly relaxed here.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/0a570a89e012399731b7c84a0c62c0d8.webp)

## The 2–6 preschool zone, a step up

The **2–6** zone has wooden ball pits and slides made with Tama-area sugi and hinoki, plus a play-house corner and a block-building area. A size up from the infant gear, so once a kid has some stamina, they can really go here.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/d7d4d69111967ef612ab98b639db7471.webp)

## "HUGHUG Train" — catnip for train-loving kids

The **~200m indoor train** looping the 2nd floor is the "HUGHUG Train". It crosses bridges, passes through tunnels, with light and sound effects along the way — kids sit absolutely glued to the windows. There's even a photo spot for capturing your child mid-ride. Classic Keio; they went all in on the train theme.

![](https://img.wiredxeco.com/jjj-tokyo/hughug/20dbd0ad690fce5a624bef06d79f1ffe.webp)

## The 45,000-ball pit, ages 2 to 12

Finally, the most age-inclusive zone, for ages **2 to 12**. This is where you find the **45,000-ball giant ball pit** and a large combined play structure. A 2-year-old can have a blast, but it's still big enough that elementary schoolers stay engaged — siblings with an age gap can both thrive.

It feels less like "rainy-day rescue" and more like a place you go to genuinely burn energy for half a day. The warmth of real wood, mixed with Keio's trademark train obsession, made for a well-balanced visit.