First Appearance in Kumamoto! Next-Generation Kids Theme Park 'Little Planet Youme Town Hikarinomori' Opens on Friday, April 24, Turning Play into Learning!

Under the concept of 'play turns into learning,' the next-generation kids theme park 'Little Planet' opened its first permanent park in Kumamoto Prefecture, 'Little Planet Youme Town Hikarinomori,' on Friday, April 24, 2026. Official website: https://litpla.com/space/youmetown_hikarinomori/ Visitors can enjoy 10 experiential attractions that stimulate children's imagination and inquisitive minds, such as the immersive ball pool 'ZABOOM JOURNEY' fully utilizing projection mapping, digital large jump rope 'DINO JUMPING,' and sandbox play 'SAND PARTY!' using AR (Augmented Reality). Additionally, making its first appearance at a park in the Kyushu area is 'KAKU-LANE / Digital Hide-and-Seek,' an attraction themed around tag and hide-and-seek! Please enjoy the thrilling experience of hiding behind objects to steal treasures under the watchful eye of the 'Oni' (demon). Since the attractions change their presentations according to seasons and events, you can encounter new 'future play' every time you visit. ■ Check out great deals on our official LINE account! The official Little Planet LINE account regularly delivers information on new attractions, coupons usable at the park, and event notices. If you want to know the latest information before going to play or want to play economically using coupons, please take this opportunity to add us as a friend. ■ Park Overview Name Little Planet Youme Town Hikarinomori Location Youme Town Hikarinomori 2nd Floor, 7-33-1 Hikarinomori, Kikuyo-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture Business Hours 10:00 - 20:00 (Last admission 19:30) Official Website https://litpla.com/space/youmetown_hikarinomori/ Floor Area Approximately 79 tsubo (approx. 260 sq. meters) Number of Attractions 10 (Subject to change) Admission Fee Weekday 30 min: Children 500-700 yen, Adults 700 yen Holiday 30 min: Children 700-920 yen, Adults 900 yen Weekday 1-Day Free Pass: Children 1,600-1,800 yen, Adults 900 yen Holiday 1-Day Free Pass: Children 2,300-2,600 yen, Adults 1,300 yen * Child rates vary by age. Please check the official website for details. Operating Company Izumi Co., Ltd. (https://www.izumi.co.jp/) Planning and Production Litpla Inc. (https://corp.litpla.com/) ■ Featured Attractions (Excerpt) Challenge a car race with vehicles drawn on paper! 3D Drawing Racing 'SKETCH RACING' Jump to the dinosaur's tail! Mysterious large jump rope 'DINO JUMPING' Strike without breaking the Daruma! Infinite Daruma Otoshi 'DARUMA INFINITY' Dive into a sea of balls! Ball pool colored with light and sound 'ZABOOM JOURNEY' Future sandbox play where the terrain changes according to the sand's height 'SAND PARTY!' Create a one-of-a-kind monster card with the trending generative AI! 'MAZEMON GENERATOR' * An additional 200 yen per experience is required only for 'MAZEMON GENERATOR'. * Photos are for illustrative purposes. Actual attractions may vary. ■ About 'Little Planet' 'Little Planet' is a family park brand where you can experience 'future play' that fuses digital technology with analog play like sandboxes and paper sumo. Besides the flagship brand 'Little Planet,' there are three types of permanent parks developed domestically and internationally, including 'TOYLO PARK powered by Little Planet' in collaboration with toy departments, and 'Muchu Planet' in collaboration with bookstores. As it is an all-weather park, you can play comfortably without worrying about the weather or temperature. Park list: https://litpla.com/space/ Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litpla/ Official X: https://x.com/litpla_info ■ About Litpla Inc. Representative: Representative