Ikego Paintball is a fun and exciting place, to shoot and get shot. It is located at the campgrounds on Ikego housing base. It is accessible to almost all people except for small children. Invite all of your friends to play, and on the last saturday of every month for free paintball. As long as you are signed up at the teen center to play. The place offers rental gear( mask & gun) and paintballs. When you arrive, there is a parking lot, and a break in the trees to the setup area. If it is your first time at the paintball place, you have to watch the safety video. The rental gear is $20 and 500 paintballs are also $20. When you walk to the konex box, someone will give you a gun and a mask. The game briefing will start at about eleven o’ clock. The referees have strange ways of choosing teams. Then the teams are sent out to start. The game will start after a long whistle and you can go three ways. You can go straight into the speedball field, go into the hills or stay in the back. Many people with their own gear go to the speedball field. New people will likely stay in the back. I myself go into the speedball field because that is where most of the action is. I can sometimes get a longshot on someone in the woods if you are lucky. The match will last maximum twenty minutes. The place is open until 4p.m. It is not smart to play for only half of day.
By AW
By AW
Do you have a lot of pressure on you and you can control your own fate.If you do then you should play paintball. It is a lot of fun you can buy your own guns gear and accessories. Once I was in the wood at the paintball park. While I was walking and I had seen an enemy so I got behind a tree. He did not know I was there then I started shooting at him and he fell. He pop his head out then I shoot him and he called out at that point I knew he was out. Paintball takes strategy and courage. Some people advance while others stay in the back. The paintball park I am talking about is ikego paintball paradise. It is normally priced $20 for 500 rounds and $60 for 2000. To get there you walk out the gate of ikego then up the hill. once you are up the hill go through the tunnel and it will be on your right. there is a little bit of mud but you can walk around it. I think this is a great place to go paintball.
By TJ
By TJ
Yokohama Ice Skating
Review by SD
If you love ice skating, then during the winter you can go to the Yokohama Ice Skating Rink. The ice skating rink is located in Yokohama at a place called the Red Brick Area, which is close to Cosmo World/Amusement park. To get there, you must hop/get on a train, making sure to bring plenty of money for food and activities, with the destination of “Yokohama Main Station”, at your nearest train station. Then when you get there, walk out of the North Exit on the direction of the “Cup Noodle Museum” . Pass the museum while turning right, and walk along the street until you see the rink. Now you are there.
When you get there you might think that the rink is pretty small, well thats at least what I thought. So you walk up to the ticket booth, pay 500 yen to rent skates, Then sit down, lace up your skates, and start skating. When you are skating you will notice it is pretty crowded and a fair amount of people fall and get in the way of other people. If you ever get tired of that, there is a little place, still inside the area, that sells coffee and hot chocolate. Plus it has a great atmosphere, After 1 or 2 hours you will probably leave and go find food elsewhere. Then after eating maybe shop, ride rides, and go home. At the end of the day you will go home knowing that was an awesome day. You may think “ the food, weather, and ice skating were all great”. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to get out and see Japan, and I definitely recommend going.
Review by SD
If you love ice skating, then during the winter you can go to the Yokohama Ice Skating Rink. The ice skating rink is located in Yokohama at a place called the Red Brick Area, which is close to Cosmo World/Amusement park. To get there, you must hop/get on a train, making sure to bring plenty of money for food and activities, with the destination of “Yokohama Main Station”, at your nearest train station. Then when you get there, walk out of the North Exit on the direction of the “Cup Noodle Museum” . Pass the museum while turning right, and walk along the street until you see the rink. Now you are there.
When you get there you might think that the rink is pretty small, well thats at least what I thought. So you walk up to the ticket booth, pay 500 yen to rent skates, Then sit down, lace up your skates, and start skating. When you are skating you will notice it is pretty crowded and a fair amount of people fall and get in the way of other people. If you ever get tired of that, there is a little place, still inside the area, that sells coffee and hot chocolate. Plus it has a great atmosphere, After 1 or 2 hours you will probably leave and go find food elsewhere. Then after eating maybe shop, ride rides, and go home. At the end of the day you will go home knowing that was an awesome day. You may think “ the food, weather, and ice skating were all great”. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to get out and see Japan, and I definitely recommend going.
Nissan Stadium
Review by TW
One of the most spectacular experiences I’ve had in Japan has been going to a Yokohama Marinos soccer game. It’s a great thing to do and you can take your whole family. If you are a fan of soccer, or just wanting to get a japanese experience, this is the place to go.
Getting there is very easy because Japan has a wonderful public transport system. From the station Yokosuka Chou, it’s a 30 minute train ride to Yokohama, and you only have to switch trains once. The workers there speak good english, so there is no need to worry about getting lost. Their uniforms are men in blue suits with a little hat on, so if you are in need ask them for help. If you are intending to go through the trains often , then I recommend getting a pasmo or suica card so you dont have to pay for that little ticket every time.
My first impression when I first came into the stadium was that the japanese have a special passion for soccer. Before you enter, there are people selling Marinos merchandise, but also more famous players from around europe, like Messi and Ronaldo. Off to the side there are a bunch of little pick up games that the local kids have on, and you can join in if you really want. Beware though, they are better than you think! Outside the stadium it’s kind of like tailgating in the states, but with less beer. The atmosphere is great and once you get there I’m sure that you will get the same warm fuzzy feeling that I did.
Once you find your seat the real fun begins. I sat on the top corner of the stadium, but the real hardcore fans are pitchside around the back of the goal. As the whistle signaling for the match to begin, the fans go absolutely mad. They beat their drums, blow their whistles, and wave their flags. For the first time you watch, I would sit with the normal fans, and just take the atmosphere in, but if you're feeling confident and really want an experience to cherish, go sit with the hardcore fans. Hats of to you sir if you decide to do it. The quality of the game is also good. It’s not up to Premier League standards of course, but it’s fun to watch. The Japanese play a very fast game, so the crowd get up off their feet often. It makes it very enjoyable. When the Marinos do score, its something special. You will find out for yourself,
After the game was finished, on the way back to the train, the crowd was literally bouncing up and down. It’s one of the best experiences I’ve had in Japan, and I hope that you get to have that experience as well.
Review by TW
One of the most spectacular experiences I’ve had in Japan has been going to a Yokohama Marinos soccer game. It’s a great thing to do and you can take your whole family. If you are a fan of soccer, or just wanting to get a japanese experience, this is the place to go.
Getting there is very easy because Japan has a wonderful public transport system. From the station Yokosuka Chou, it’s a 30 minute train ride to Yokohama, and you only have to switch trains once. The workers there speak good english, so there is no need to worry about getting lost. Their uniforms are men in blue suits with a little hat on, so if you are in need ask them for help. If you are intending to go through the trains often , then I recommend getting a pasmo or suica card so you dont have to pay for that little ticket every time.
My first impression when I first came into the stadium was that the japanese have a special passion for soccer. Before you enter, there are people selling Marinos merchandise, but also more famous players from around europe, like Messi and Ronaldo. Off to the side there are a bunch of little pick up games that the local kids have on, and you can join in if you really want. Beware though, they are better than you think! Outside the stadium it’s kind of like tailgating in the states, but with less beer. The atmosphere is great and once you get there I’m sure that you will get the same warm fuzzy feeling that I did.
Once you find your seat the real fun begins. I sat on the top corner of the stadium, but the real hardcore fans are pitchside around the back of the goal. As the whistle signaling for the match to begin, the fans go absolutely mad. They beat their drums, blow their whistles, and wave their flags. For the first time you watch, I would sit with the normal fans, and just take the atmosphere in, but if you're feeling confident and really want an experience to cherish, go sit with the hardcore fans. Hats of to you sir if you decide to do it. The quality of the game is also good. It’s not up to Premier League standards of course, but it’s fun to watch. The Japanese play a very fast game, so the crowd get up off their feet often. It makes it very enjoyable. When the Marinos do score, its something special. You will find out for yourself,
After the game was finished, on the way back to the train, the crowd was literally bouncing up and down. It’s one of the best experiences I’ve had in Japan, and I hope that you get to have that experience as well.