Cats Eye Play Center Sayama
Cats Eye play and sports centre is very like Spocha in Round 1, just not as classy or clean, and the limited number of staff leave a lot to be desired. There is a smell of stale smoke in the areas outside the play area and a damp smell in part of the play zone. The area outside the play area feels quite run down and many of the areas are dark and dingy. However, for all its faults, I think it has great equipment for young children and is good value for money.
Cats Eye Play Center
The system was quite confusing as a first timer, but once you get in to the play area it all makes a bit more sense. You have to become a member the first time you visit, which involves spending a bit of time inputting data into a computer. Furthermore, It also costs 315 yen per person over the age of 6. Then you move to reception to show proof of identity and to request which package you want. There are a few different types, but with young children you basically need to just choose a 3 hour or all day pack. You pay on the way out.
After getting your membership card at reception you can enter the play area. There are a number of facilities including, but not limited to, the kids park, play house area, costume dress up, fishing, amusement games (which are included in the cost), sports areas with soccer, baseball, archery, golf etc. Moreover, there are even bowling lanes that are included in the cost, but you need to pay extra for shoe rental. They have karaoke rooms also. You can pay for drink bar, where you can help yourself to unlimited drinks. They have a selection of soft drinks and some coffee too.
Information
Classification: Indoor play area, Indoor sporting facilities, Bowling, Fishing, Karaoke, Children’s play centre, Table Tennis, Dance Studio, Darts, Archery, Batting practice, Costume dress up, Bicycles, Shooting, Computer Games, Trampoline, Billiards, Value for money
Hours and Cost: The hours are 10 am to 5 am. The cost depends on the package. They currently (2016) have a summer package for 3 hours of play on weekdays for 720 yen for school aged children. There is a restaurant in the play area. The selection is limited, but it is reasonably priced.
Access
The nearest stations are Sayamashi and Iriso on the Seibu Shinjuku line. They are both about a 20 to 25 minute walk from Cats Eye or you can take a bus from Sayamashi station. Parking is free. See Google Maps below.
URL: https://www.hku.co.jp/catseye/sayama/
On Iko-yo.net: https://iko-yo.net/facilities/15962
Google Maps:
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