Asuiku Inc. (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keiko Sachiwaki), which operates the temporary childcare search and booking service "Asuiku," will hold a special collaboration event with Tobu Group on Saturday, February 21, 2026. This event will simultaneously offer two experiential childcare programs: Eki-iku and Explore. This marks the first time Asuiku has held both programs on the same day.
Special Collaboration with Tobu Group: Private Chartered Limited Express Revaty and Limited Express RYOMO Trains from Tokyo Skytree Station
This initiative was made possible through Tobu Group's business co-creation program, "TOBU Open Innovation Program." The collaboration with the group, which develops community-rooted initiatives through railway and local services, brings experiences at actual railway cars, stations, and facilities along the railway lines.
This latest program departs from and returns to Tokyo Skytree Station, featuring private chartered trains. The outbound journey uses Limited Express Revaty, while the return trip operates Limited Express RYOMO. This special itinerary allows children to ride two different types of limited express trains, making even the travel time a memorable experience.
First Simultaneous Event: Station Work Experience in Eki-iku and Full Exploration of Tobu Zoo Park in Explore
This event marks the first simultaneous offering of two different programs: Eki-iku, which focuses on railway stations, and Explore, which offers facility exploration with behind-the-scenes tours and work experiences.
The Eki-iku course features station-based experiences including announcement practice, viewing behind the ticket machines, and touring the station master's office. Children explore spaces normally off-limits to the public while learning about the work and systems that support railways. The Explore course includes backstage feeding experiences with white tigers at the zoo. Children walk through the park with zookeepers to learn about animal behavior and care.
Experienced temporary childcare staff ensure children's safety and well-being. With lunch included, children enjoy the experiences with friends during the 5-hour program, while parents can take time for themselves.
Event Details
Name: Eki-iku × Explore - Ride Private Chartered Trains to Tobu Zoo Park Station!
Date and Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (same for both courses)
Meeting Location: Tokyo Skytree Station East Exit
Eligibility: Children aged 4-7 (born between April 2, 2018 and April 1, 2021)
Capacity: 24 participants per course (Eki-iku and Explore courses; first-come, first-served)
Participation Fee: ¥20,000 (tax included)
*The participation fee includes T-shirt, lunch, accident insurance, train fare, and admission/feeding fees (transportation to the meeting location not included)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
URL: https://parent.asuiku.net/ekiiku-taniku_tobuzoo_260221
Program Schedule
Experienced temporary childcare staff accompany all programs. Parents can spend time freely during the program. Staff provide photo updates about each child's day through a childcare log.
《Eki-iku Course》Station Work Experience!
- Meet at Tokyo Skytree Station East Exit/Child drop-off
- Board special train from Tokyo Skytree Station
- Arrive at Tobu Zoo Park Station
- Station work experience
- Behind-the-scenes tour of station staff office
- Q&A time with station staff
- Station and train activities
- Board special train
- Pick-up at Tokyo Skytree Station
《Explore Course》Animal Feeding Experience at Tobu Zoo Park!
- Meet at Tokyo Skytree Station East Exit/Child drop-off
- Board special train from Tokyo Skytree Station
- Arrive at Tobu Zoo Park Station, take bus to the zoo
- Behind-the-scenes white tiger feeding experience
- Explore the park with zookeepers through sticker rally while observing animals
- Board special train
- Pick-up at Tokyo Skytree Station
About Asuiku's Popular Programs: Eki-iku and Explore
Since 2023, the company has expanded beyond its matching platform to offer "experiential childcare programs" that combine authentic workplace experiences at stations, department stores, and corporate facilities with childcare. The Eki-iku, Explore, and Car-iku series provide real-world experiences. These programs allow children to enjoy special experiences with childcare staff support on weekends, while parents have free time.
Among these, Eki-iku, which uses railways and stations as its stage, has been consistently sold out with waiting lists. Parent satisfaction averages 9.6 out of 10 points, and the repeat participation rate exceeds 60%, demonstrating exceptionally high ratings. Collaborations with partner companies have expanded nationwide.
About TOBU Open Innovation Program
This program, launched in November 2021, promotes business co-creation with startups and various companies. It primarily supports business verification and commercialization using Tobu Group's tourism assets, aiming to solve challenges in the tourism industry where Tobu Group focuses and further enhance the value of the railway area.
Tobu Group accepts proposals for business co-creation year-round through the following website.
TOBU Open Innovation Program Application Site: https://www.tobu.co.jp/corporation/tobu-oi/
About Asuiku Inc.
Asuiku Inc. aims to create a society of well-being for both parents and children with "childcare" as its keyword, operating the matching platform "Asuiku" where temporary childcare can be found in one minute through LINE.
Starting in 2023, in addition to the matching platform, the company launched "experiential childcare" that combines childcare with authentic workplace experiences at stations, department stores, and companies. Children can enjoy exciting authentic experiences under childcare staff support. Among these, Eki-iku using stations has become so popular that it consistently sells out with waiting lists. Parent satisfaction averages 9.6 out of 10 points, and the repeat participation rate exceeds 60%, earning high ratings and expanding collaborations with partner companies.
