Cross Suites Tokyo Asakusa × Sumida Aquarium: Job Experience Program for Kids

As part of "Tsunagu Hagukumu Tourism Kids Job Challenge," a job experience program run by its operator ORIX Hotel Management and JTB, Cross Suites Tokyo Asakusa will hold a program in cooperation with Sumida Aquarium on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Reservations open on Tuesday, November 10 on the official reservation site.

Welcome Guests from Around the World! Hotel Front Desk Experience in English

• Venue: Cross Suites Tokyo Asakusa (2-33-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
• Time: 10:00–11:00 (meet at the 1F lounge 10 minutes before the start)
• Eligible: 1st grade of elementary school to 3rd grade of junior high school; capacity 4
• Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)

After learning English hospitality phrases from hotel staff, participants will try check-out duties using English in a real setting. They can also join a kendama workshop where they interact with guests.

Jellyfish Caretaker Experience at Sumida Aquarium!

• Venue: Sumida Aquarium (5F and 6F, Oshiage, Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi)
• Time: 14:00–15:00 (meet at the 5F entrance 15 minutes before the start)
• Eligible: 3rd to 6th grade of elementary school; capacity 5
• Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)

Participants will observe jellyfish in beakers to learn about their biology, then try the work of aquarium caretakers, such as cleaning the jellyfish tank and feeding. Parents who wish to watch need to purchase a separate Sumida Aquarium admission ticket, and only one parent may accompany their child into the backyard area.

For each participating child, a special currency worth 500 yen, called "Machitabiken," will be provided. It can be used only on the day of the experience at the Sumida Aquarium museum shop and the mini crane game in the hotel lounge.