11- Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Koen is one of the largest parks in Tokyo, featuring forested areas, ponds, and expansive lawns. It’s an excellent place for the kids to play and for the adults to picnic, jog, or do outdoor activities.
Visit the park in autumn and watch its ginko tree forest turn intensely gold.
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day
12- Samurai Sword Experience for Kids and Families
You can have other exciting experiences beyond Tokyo with your kids. There are swordsmanship and ninja throwing lessons inside the Samurai and Ninja Museum Kyoto. Wear a traditional samurai outfit and wield a katana like a real samurai! This is the only samurai sword experience in Kyoto where you get hands-on experience, unlike costume play.
Opening hours: 10:30 AM to 08:00 PM daily, FREE for kids under the age of 3. BOOK HERE WITH DISCOUNT
13- Meiji Jingu Gaien Nikoniko Park
This park is an absolute paradise for active kids. Not only is it spacious, but it also has a variety of exciting facilities where they can play, including the Spider trampoline and Jungle Tower with a slide. Parents, meanwhile, can relax and have a chat at the resting areas of the park.
There are several restaurants nearby if you forget to bring lunch and snacks for the whole family.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM daily
14- The Imperial Palace Gardens
Located at the heart of Tokyo, these gardens are a spacious and sprawling haven where parents can unwind, and kids can play outdoors. It’s one of the areas of the Imperial Palace that’s open to the public.
Rent a shared bike and explore the gardens together.
- Opening hours: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (closed on Fridays and Mondays)
15- Cup Noodles Museum
The Cupnoodles Museum is an interactive, kid-friendly museum in Yokohama, Tokyo. As you visit this museum in Tokyo with kids, you’ll learn how cup noodles are made and even create the special flavored cup noodles you can take home.
Try their hands-on experience, such as making your cup noodles and chicken ramen.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
16- Learn Origami Art Class using Colorful Japanese Rice Papers
Origami is possibly the most well-known of all of Japan’s cultural activities. This is practiced as an art where Japanese Rice Paper is folded to create various shapes, including animals, flowers, or people. Japanese children learn Origami at elementary school to improve their focus and understand the importance of following instructions to reach an ultimate goal.
Origami Art Class at Maikoya is conducted without cutting the paper or using glue. So it’s very kid-friendly!
17- Karaoke at a Jankara chain
Need a little break after days of nonstop activities and sightseeing in Tokyo with kids? Then, head to a Jankara chain and sign your heart out while enjoying unlimited drinks. With thousands of English songs available, you’ll spot your favorite song here, whether classic or modern.
There is a wide variety of English songs, including classic rock and recent hits. You can find songs using remote controls or requesting a song catalog.
18- Bowling at a Round 1 chain
Are you looking for indoor attractions in Tokyo with kids? Then, spend a few hours engaging in various fun indoor activities in Round 1 – Japan’s most popular amusement center. Bowling is a must-try here, especially since the quality of their bowling facility is second to none.
If you and your kids are athletic, you may play a game of futsal or tennis here. In addition, you may hit baseballs in a batting cage.
19- Tokyo Fire Museum
There are so many fun things to do with kids at this attraction in Tokyo. Here, you and your kids can explore modern and traditional exhibits, learn through media, and engage in hands-on activities. Afterward, you may let them wear a Japanese firefighter’s uniform, gawk at trucks, and ride in helicopters.
Admission is FREE!
- Opening hours: 09:00 AM to 05:00 (closed on Mondays)
20- Ninja Experience (Family and Kid Friendly)
You can also do other exciting experiences outside of Tokyo with your kids. Your family and kids can join a Japanese ninja class at the Kyoto Samurai and Ninja Museum. This unique and enriching experience allows everyone to immerse themselves in the country’s rich cultural heritage. It provides an exciting opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of ninja warriors, their skills, and the historical context that surrounds them. Moreover, family participation will encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and physical fitness, creating unforgettable memories while enhancing your understanding of Japanese history and traditions.
Everyone in the family will be able to participate in games and workshops! The lessons will be fun and straightforward for the kids to enjoy. BOOK HERE WITH DISCOUNT
- Opening hours: 10:30 AM to 08:00 PM daily
- FREE for kids under the age of 3
21- Edo-Tokyo Museum
Expertly designed and educational, this museum showcases the history of Tokyo with small and large-scale models that chronicle the city’s architectural transformation. Plus, it beautifully recreates Japanese life through the centuries with remarkable exhibits like statues playing the norms and cultural practices of the time.
Spend at least two hours there to get a detailed and insightful tour.
- Opening hours: 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM from Tuesday to Sunday (until 07:30 PM on Saturday)
22- Legoland Discovery Center
Legoland is the first-ever LEGO attraction in Japan, nestled in Odaiba’s Decks Mall. This attraction is ideal for all visitors in Tokyo with kids since everything is child-sized. It’s mainly designed for smaller kids from ages 3 to 10. There are rides and displays and a building center for 4D cinema, cafe, DUPLO, and LEGO.
Every adult must accompany a kid to visit this attraction.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 09:00 PM on weekends
23- Ghibli Museum
Nicknamed fittingly as the “Disney of Japan“, Studio Ghibli is an established animation house known for producing hit films like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away. And their museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, is truly magical and wondrous for children of all ages, especially those fond of Japanese anime.
To complete this experience in Tokyo with kids, head to the Creme Puff Factory of Shiro-hige for a Totoro-shaped cream puff after or before your visit.
- Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM (closed on Tuesdays)
24- Sanrio Puroland
Add more colors to your vacation in Tokyo with kids by visiting this one-of-a-kind indoor Hello Kitty theme park. Enjoy shows, parades, and meet and greets with Hello Kitty characters. For parents, there are also options for dining and shopping.
Make this experience in Tokyo with kids even more special by staying at one of Keio Plaza Hotel Tama’s Hello Kitty-themed rooms.
- Opening hours: Operation times vary. Check the website for more information.
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