[Shizuoka] Let's enjoy "Chibi Maruko-chan Land"!

From 1990 to the present, the national anime "Chibi Maruko-chan" aired from 18:00 on Sunday evening. You can experience the world of Chibi Maruko-chan at "Chibi Maruko-chan Land" in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture. We introduce highlights, recommended photo spots, original goods, etc.

How to access "Chibi Maruko-chan Land"?

"Chibi Maruko-chan Land", opened in 1999, is a permanent exhibition building for the anime "Chibi Maruko-chan", located on the third floor of the main building of the complex commercial complex "Esparse Dream Plaza" in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka.
If you want to use the car, take the Tomei Expressway Shimizu IC through Prefectural Road No. 338 through Shimizu Marine Road for about 10 minutes. Use the parking lot of Esparse Dream Plaza (fee/200 yen per hour, discount depending on the purchase amount).

If you use the train, the nearest station is JR Shimizu Station. A free shuttle bus runs from Minatoguchi to Esparse Dream Plaza via Shizutetsu Shin-Shimizu Station. The journey takes about 10 minutes, and the red body is a landmark.

"Chibi Maruko-chan Land" is divided into a free zone where you can experience a goods shop and sand painting, and a paid zone where you can tour the three zones (entrance fee: 1200 yen for adults).

First, at the ticket office next to the entrance, let's complete the process of entering the paid zone.
The person who welcomes you is Chibi Maruko-chan, who shines in gold. She is smiling gently in the same pose as the cover of the first volume of the book.

At the time of reception, you will be given a passport type entrance certificate. Only on the day, you can re-enter by showing this entrance certificate. Sakura family stamp is placed in the hall, and you can also enjoy a stamp rally.

[Maruko's daily zone] Classroom, park, let's look into the day of Maru-chan

The first of the three paid zones is the "Maruko's Daily Life Zone", where you can enjoy Maruchan's house, school, and a park with a secret base.
The mural in the passage depicts the city of Shimizu, the hometown of Momoko Sakura, the original author, and the setting of "Chibi Maruko-chan".

The first thing that appears is the elaborately recreated "Sakura House" kitchen and living room, and Maru-chan and your sister's room. As you look at it from the edge, the story connects like a four-frame manga, and a smile spills.

After leaving the Sakura house and leaving the school road, you will arrive at the elementary school where Maru-chan goes.
The geta box contains the shoes of three years and four sets of students, to which Maru-chan belongs. Each personality is also shown in the way of writing the name, and they are involuntarily exclaiming.

Then, from the clog box, through the corridor to the classroom. When you sit in a chair and look up at the pulpit, it feels like you 've become part of a class. Next to the classroom, "Chibi Maruko-chan Theater Room" airs past anime on a weekly basis.

As we go further, "Sakura Momoko Materials Museum," which displays personal items of the original author Momoko Sakura, among other items. It displays valuable autograph illustrations, as well as notes featuring oden utensils that Sakura ordered in private.

Don't forget to visit the "Chibi Maruko-chan Shrine" next to the Museum of Materials. There are more than 20 different designs of Omikuji written down by Momoko Sakura!

There is also an episode in which Momoko Sakura, who said that he liked the shrine, was handing out his fortune in private. Enjoy unique fortune-telling, such as "Mayokichi" and "Pyong Kichi".

[Dream full zone] Full of photo spots, to the world of anime in the 90 s

After the excitement of the game, go to the second zone, "Dream of the Dream Zone", and enter through the goodwill of "Sweet Tsumiya", which also appears during the work.

In "Yume Fumi Zone", a space is spread around the theme of the opening song "Yume Fumi" at the beginning of the anime broadcast; a moving diorama recreating the anime scene is a must-see.

There are photo spots scattered in the zone, and you can take photos alongside Maruchan of various scenes.
At the innermost part, "Maruko and the Starry Sky Shaved Ice", a rare expression of Marutan is waiting for her eyes, squinting in front of the glittery shaved ice.

[Maruko's dream amusement park zone] Don't miss projection mapping

"Maruko no Yume no Yume no Amusement Park Zone", the final highlight, is based on the theme of the anime's opening song "Odoru Pompoporin", which was airing in 2000.

The one that pops into your eyes when you enter the room is an object of Fuji Yamagata, which symbolizes Shizuoka. Projection mapping is projected once every 10 minutes.
You can sing a song or shake your body along with the song. Enjoy the world of anime from music and video.

In the amusement park zone, there are also events where you can meet with the characters.
In addition to the dance show and photo session held every day, various events are held every season, so it is recommended to check in advance on the official site.

● Maru-chan event dance show & photo session

Opening times: Weekdays 11:30, 14:00/Sat/Sunday, Holidays 11:30, 14:00, 15:00
Where: Maruko's Dream Amusement Park Zone in front of Mount Fuji Object
Characters featured: Maru-chan, Saturdays and holidays 15 o'clock Maru-chan and Tama-chan, Sunday 15 o'clock Maru-chan and Hanawa-kun

[Free zone] Rich lineup shops and sand painting experience

After enjoying the world of Chibi Maruko, let's visit the goods shop near the entrance.
In addition to a variety of Chibi Maruko-chan goods, the shop also sells original goods of "Chibi Maruko-chan Land".

The file depicting the Sakura family dressed in the costume of the tea girl is the original goods of "Chibi Maruko-chan Land".

In Shizuoka, a manhole with illustrations by Chibi Maruko-chan, made during the 100th anniversary of the city's sewerage business, has been installed, and in "Chibi Maruko-chan Land", goods with the same design as the actual manhole can be purchased.
In addition, there are plenty of goods such as original picture goods and shrine goods that will be transferred!

Within the free zone, there is a corner where you can experience sand painting (500 yen each), and a pink post where you can put a postmark style stamp of the original "Chibi Maruko-chan Land".
You can also buy postcards and stamps in the shop and write them on the spot.

"Chibi Maruko-chan," a national anime born from Shizuoka. "Chibi Maruko-chan Land," a permanent exhibition house with only one in Japan, is pounding and exciting. How about spending a holiday full of dreams?

■ Chibi Maruko-chan Land (Chibi Maruko-chan)

Address: 13-15 Irifune-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan Esparse Dream Plaza 3F
TEL:054-354-3360
Opening time: 10-20 (Last entry is ~ 19:30)
Closed: No Closed
Price: 1200 yen for admission only in the paid zone, 700 yen for children (3 years old to elementary school students)

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