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Celebrating Summer Memories: Caretta Shiodome Kids’ Summer Festival

In the heart of Minato City, Tokyo, Caretta Shiodome will host its very first "Caretta Shiodome Kids’ Summer Festival" on August 2nd and 3rd, 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for families. This vibrant two-day event encourages children to dive into a world of fun and learning.

The festival aligns perfectly with the ongoing "Shiodome Summer School 2025," where activities designed to deepen children's knowledge will be available. By partnering with this initiative, Caretta Shiodome aims to enhance children’s summer break with thrilling activities that create lasting memories.

Meet the Huge T-Rex: Caretta Dinosaur Park

One of the festival's highlights is the Caretta Dinosaur Park, featuring a massive 9-meter long T-Rex made from balloons! This captivating dinosaur will be a great photo opportunity for children, allowing them to pose next to this life-sized replica. Additionally, kids can enjoy a unique experience with the "Mini Dinosaur Figure Grab Bag," where they can collect as many mini dinosaur figures as they like from a selection of 24 types, within a limited time!

Retro Summer Fun: Shōwa Nostalgia Festival

To celebrate the Shōwa 100th year, the festival will also bring back the charm of the Shōwa Retro Festival, creating a nostalgic atmosphere for parents and children to enjoy together. Attendees can partake in traditional festival stalls featuring classic summer games. Visitors can also witness an impressive ice sculpture performance where skilled craftsmen will create fascinating ice artworks of sea creatures, providing another fantastic photo spot.

This event marks an opportunity for families to bond over enjoyable experiences and bring smiles to children’s faces during those special summer days.

Event Details

• - Name: Caretta Shiodome Kids’ Summer Festival
• - Date: August 2nd (Saturday) and 3rd (Sunday), 2025
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM each day
• - Location: Caretta Shiodome, Basement Level 2, Turtle Square (some events will be indoors)
• - Cost: Free (Some experiences may require festival tickets)

Festival Ticket Details: Festival tickets (5 tickets per bundle) will be distributed for free at the reception for attendees. For each ticket used at the festival, guests will receive ¥1,000 worth of discount coupons, valid in Caretta Shiodome. Please note that one ticket per child will be issued, and answering a survey is required to obtain the ticket.

Important Notices:

- The event may change or be canceled due to weather or other circumstances.

- Refreshments, including soft drinks, will be available at the festival ticket reception booth to assist with heat-related health issues.

Featured Activities

Caretta Dinosaur Park

• - Photo Opportunity: Have your picture taken with the giant T-Rex balloon character.
• - Mini Dinosaur Figure Grab Bag: Gather as many mini dinosaur figures as you can within the set time!

Shōwa Retro Festival

• - Games Available: Traditional festival games will include water shooting galleries and other fun activities suitable for all ages.

Ice Sculpture Photo Spot

• - Ice Sculpture Performance: Witness live ice carving from 1 PM each day, followed by opportunities to take photos with the sculptures starting from 2 PM until they start to melt.

In addition to the festival, related events at HITTER’S HOUSE TOKYO on the first basement level will also be taking place during this period.

New Openings at Caretta Shiodome

Several establishments are set to open in 2025, enhancing the dining and service experience at Caretta Shiodome. Among these, Kakida Sushi, a collaboration with popular YouTuber Hikaru, will open in March, alongside Anker Store & Cafe in May, focusing on food and tech integration with appealing services.

Families looking for enjoyable summer activities will find the Caretta Shiodome Kids’ Summer Festival offers an exciting mix of engagement and nostalgia this August.