Traveling with children in a megalopolis like Tokyo may sound like a daunting task, but it actually is not!
The Japanese capital has tons of unique sights and experiences that are not just enjoyable, but also memorable to kids of all ages—and, yes, that includes those who consider themselves young at heart!
From theme parks and aquariums to massive play areas and sensory art facilities, listed below are over 20 attractions in Tokyo that your kids will surely love:
Tokyo Disney Resort
Let’s start with the “Happiest Place On Earth.” Japan has not just one, but two major Disney parks, namely Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Although, it must be said that neither are exactly located in Tokyo—they’re in Chiba, a city some 40 kilometers east of Tokyo.
Each park has rides and attractions that are exclusive to its own, so if you and your kids are huge Disney fans and you have the time (plus budget) to check out both, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will be well worth your time. However, if you only have to choose one for your trip, here are some things you might want to take into consideration:
Tokyo Disneyland
Taking inspiration from the original Disney parks in the United States, Tokyo Disneyland exudes the old-time charm of a classic Disney park. Its centerpiece is the Cinderella Castle, which is surrounded by popular rides, such as Castle Carousel, Alice’s Tea Party, and the all-time favorite “it’s a small world.” You can say Tokyo Disneyland is more suitable for families with little children, but adults will also enjoy attractions like Pooh’s Hunny Hunt and the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast.
Location: 1-1 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan
Operating Hours: 8:00 to 22:00 daily
Admission Fees: Park ticket prices vary. Check the official website for accurate pricing information.
How To Get There: Take a train on the JR Keiyo Line or Musashino Line to Maihama Station. Transfer to the Disney Resort Line to Tokyo Disneyland.
Official Website: tokyodisneyresort.jp
Tokyo DisneySea
The only DisneySea in the world is home to more thrill rides and scenic man-made landscapes that will appeal to bigger kids and adults. Its adventure theme will take you to various experiential zones: The Mediterranean Harbor, Arabian Coast, Mysterious Island, American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Mermaid Lagoon, and Port Discovery. Come June 2024, *a whole new world* called “Fantasy Springs” will open at Tokyo DisneySea, and it will feature thematic areas from Walt Disney movies like Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled.
Location: 1-13 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-8511, Japan
Operating Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 daily
Admission Fees: Park ticket prices vary. Check the official website for accurate pricing information.
How To Get There: Take a train on the JR Keiyo Line or Musashino Line to Maihama Station. Transfer to the Disney Resort Line to Tokyo DisneySea.
Official Website: tokyodisneyresort.jp
Odaiba
This artificial island developed on Tokyo Bay is a massive entertainment hub that welcomes people of all ages.
In the morning, your family can enjoy a leisurely stroll on the Skywalk Observation Deck that will take you around famous landmarks in the area, such as the futuristic Fuji TV Building and Japan’s 12.25-meter tall Statue of Liberty.
From the Skywalk, make your way to DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, a massive shopping mall with the imposing Unicorn Gundam statue upfront. Don’t forget to snap some photos before picking up Gunpla Kits at The Gundam Base located within DiverCity.
Kids who love playing with LEGO will have a grand time at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo at DECKS Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall. Let the little ones turn their imagination into reality with colorful blocks at Duplo Village or the Lego Factory. Admire miniature LEGO dioramas of famous spots in Japan at Mini Land. And, hop on child-friendly rides at Kingdom Quest and Merlin’s Apprentice.
If you’re traveling with fans of SEGA, Tokyo Joypolis is a mustn’t-miss! This attraction—also situated at DECKS Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall—is Japan’s largest indoor amusement park. It features a high-speed coaster, thrill rides, and VR experiences. You can also snap a commemorative photo with Sonic—SEGA’s beloved blue hedgehog.
Cap off your day with a nice meal at Aqua City, where you can do a last-minute shopping run at The Disney Store.
Odaiba
How To Get There: Take the Yurikamome Monorail to Daiba. You can begin your Odaiba stroll from this point.
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
Location: 1 Chome-1-10 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
Operating Hours: 11:00 to 20:00 on weekdays; 10:00 to 21:00 on weekends
Official Website: mitsui-shopping-park.com
DECKS Tokyo Beach
Location: 1 Chome-6-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 135-0091, Japan
Operating Hours: 11:00 to 20:00 on weekdays; 11:00 to 21:00 on weekends
Official Website: odaiba-decks.com
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo
Location: 3F DECKS Tokyo Beach
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 daily
Admission Fees: Free for children under 3 years old; from 2,390 JPY for visitors 3 years old and up (adults must be accompanied by a child to enter)
Official Website: legolanddiscoverycenter.com/tokyo
Tokyo Joypolis
Location: 3F-5F DECKS Tokyo Beach
Operating Hours: Operating hours vary based on season. Visit the official website for detailed information.
Admission Fees: 900 JPY for children ages 7 to 17; 1,200 JPY for adults (18 years and above)
Official Website: tokyo-joypolis.com
Aqua City
Location: 1 Chome-7-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 135-8707, Japan
Operating Hours: 11:00 to 20:00 on weekdays; 11:00 to 21:00 on weekends
Official Website: aquacity.jp.e.yp.hp.transer.com/
Tokyo Skytree Town
The world’s tallest tower has a town of its own, where entertainment, shopping, and discovery intersect. Welcome to Tokyo Skytree Town.
Reachable on foot via the Sumida River Walk from the also-busy Asakusa district, this recreational complex draws over a million tourists annually. The three main attractions in the area are the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Solamachi, and Sumida Aquarium.
Record-holder Tokyo Skytree stands at 634 meters tall, and visitors are allowed to enter the observatories sitting at 350 meters (Tembo Deck) and 450 meters (Tembo Galleria) to admire 360-degree views of Tokyo and the surrounding areas. On a clear day, you might even be able to spot Mt. Fuji! You and your family can opt for Tembo Deck tickets only or you can get the combo ticket, which includes both observatories.
On Tembo Deck, you can purchase souvenirs at the gift shop and send a letter that carries a unique Tokyo Skytree stamp.
After scaling the height of Tokyo Skytree, take the kids to Tokyo Solamachi, where countless character shops, such as Ghibli Store, Hello Kitty Japan, and Jump Shop, can be found.
Conclude your Tokyo Skytree Town visit at Sumida Aquarium—one of Japan’s largest indoor open tanks. Because of the aquarium’s unique set-up, your kids can get close enough to the variety of fishes, seals, and penguins without getting harmed or causing distress to the animals.
Tokyo Skytree Town
Location: Tokyo Solamachi MISE, 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan
How To Get There: How To Get There: Take the train to Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobu Skytree Line. Alternatively, you can take a train headed to Oshiage Station on the Hanzomon Line.
Official Website: tokyo-skytree.jp
Tokyo Skytree
Location: Tokyo Skytree Town (Ticket office is on the 4th floor entrance)
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 (last admission at 21:00)
Admission Fees: Tembo Deck: 2,100 JPY; Combo Ticket (Tembo Galleria + Tembo Deck) 3,100 JPY
***You can save 400 JPY by purchasing advance tickets
Tokyo Solamachi
Location: Tokyo Skytree Town
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 21:00
Admission Fees: None
Sumida Aquarium
Location: 5th and 6th Floors of the West Zone of Tokyo Skytree Town
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 on weekdays; 9:00-21:00 on weekends and holidays
Admission Fees: Children ages 3 and over: 800 JPY; Ages 6-14: 1,200 JPY; Ages 15-17: 1,800 JPY; Adults (18 and over): 2,500 JPY
Tokyo Dome City
When you hear “Tokyo Dome,” you probably think of concerts and baseball games. It is, after all, one of the biggest event venues in the city. But, there’s more to this “city” than spectacular stages and heart-stopping matches.
Tokyo Dome City is actually a family-friendly destination with several facilities suitable for small children and teenagers.
Here, you will find ASOBono!—a massive indoor playground that features ball pits, themed play rooms, and more! Children and adults are allowed to enter, so parents can join in the fun and make lasting memories with their little ones.
For the older kids, there’s Spo-Dori!—an indoor sports facility for bouldering, batting and pitching, and golf—and Tokyo Dome Roller X Skate Arena—the largest indoor roller skating rink in Tokyo.
To read about the other activities you can try in Tokyo Dome City, check out our complete guide!
Tokyo Dome City
Location: 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004, Japan
How To Get There: Take a train on the JR Chun, Tobu Line/Subway Mita Line to Suidobashi Station. Tokyo Dome City is a 5-minute walk away from the station.
Official Website: tokyo-dome.co.jp
ASOBono!
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, 9:30 to 19:00 on weekends and holidays
Admission Fee: 950 JPY for children and adults
Spo-Dori!
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 daily for the bouldering, batting, and pitching areas; 8:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 9:00 to 22:00 on weekends and holidays for the golf area
Tokyo Dome Roller X Skate Arena
Operating Hours: Mondays – 11:00 to 20:00; Tuesdays to Thursdays – 13:00 to 20:00; Fridays – 13:00 to 21:00; Saturdays – 10:00 to 21:00; Sundays and Holidays – 10:00 to 20:00 (10:00 to 21:00 if the holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday)
Admission Fees*: 1,500 JPY for adults ; 1,200 JPY for ID-bearing students ; 1,000 JPY for children (elementary school students or younger) ; 500 JPY for entrance only (not skating)
*Admission fee is good for two hours. Extension will incur a 300 JPY fee for every 30 minutes.
teamLab TOKYO
Strictly for kids 12 and up with accompanying adults, teamLab TOKYO offers out-of-this-world experiences through sensory art installations. Currently, there are two teamLab facilities operating in the city:
teamLab Planets TOKYO, Toyosu
Here, your whole family will enjoy walking barefoot through water as you make your way to otherworldly gardens that are as fascinating as they are picture-perfect.
Location: 6 Chome-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan
Operating Hours: 9:00 to 22:00 on Thursdays to Tuesdays; closed on Wednesdays
Admission Fees: Free for children under 3 years of age; from 1,500 JPY for children ages 4 to 12; from 2,800 JPY for children in junior high or high school; from 3,800 JPY for adults (18 years and above)
How To Get There: Take the Yurikamome Monorail to Shin-Toyosu Station. teamLab Planets is one minute away from the station on foot.
Official Website: teamlab.art/e/planets
teamLab Borderless TOKYO, Azabudai Hills
The recently reopened teamLab Borderless TOKYO sets itself apart from teamLab Planets TOKYO by showcasing a group of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world. A true visual extravaganza, it’s a place that will spark wonder within your young artist.
Location: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1
1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Operating Hours: Operating hours vary. Check official website for detailed information.
Admission Fees: Admission prices vary depending on the date. Check the official website for accurate pricing information.
How To Get There: Take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Kamiyacho Station. There is a direct connection to teamLab Borderless from Exit 5.
Official Website: www.teamlab.art/e/borderless-azabudai
Ueno Zoo
The Ueno Zoological Gardens—more commonly known as “Ueno Zoo”—is known to be the very first modern zoo in Japan.
This 14.3-hectare facility was founded in 1882 and has since been in operation, housing over 3,000 animals across 300 different species.
Among the most popular residents of Ueno Zoo are Ri Ri and Shin Shin—two giant pandas donated by China to Japan in 1972 as a gesture of friendship.
Location: 9-83 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8711, Japan
Operating Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (tickets sold until 16:00) from Tuesdays to Sundays; closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday), Tokyo Citizen’s Day (Oct 1), and December 29 through January 1.
Admission Fees: Free for children ages 0 to 12; 200 JPY for children ages 13 to 15; 600 JPY for adults ages 16 to 64; 300 JPY for seniors ages 65 and up
How To Get There: Take the JR Yamanote Line to Ueno Station. The zoo is a 5-minute walk away from the exit.
Official Website: www.tokyo-zoo.net
Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO
If your kid is a HUGE Pokémon fan, then adding Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO to your itinerary is a definite must!
It has an extensive selection of exclusive and official Pokémon merchandise as well as a Pokémon Card Station, where your kids can trade and duel with fellow fanatics.
The whole family will also love Pickachu Sweets by Pokémon Cafe, which serves Pokémon-themed pastries and drinks over the counter.
Location: Sunshine City alpa 2F 3-1-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-6002
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 daily
Admission Fees: None
How To Get There: Take the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station. Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO is a 3-minute walk away from the station.
Official Website: pokemon.co.jp
Ghibli Museum
The creations of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki and the team at Studio Ghibli have a home in Inokashira Park in Mitaka.
Be greeted by Totoro at the entrance and make your way through a maze-like building, as you and the kids try to spot as many Studio Ghibli characters as you can!
Keep in mind that slots to enter the Ghibli Museum are extremely limited! Make sure to book your tickets well in advance to secure your visit.
Location: 1 Chome-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013, Japan
Operating Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 from Wednesdays to Mondays; closed on Tuesdays
Admission Fees: Free for children ages 3 and below; 100 JPY for children ages 4 to 6; 400 JPY for children ages 7 to 12; 700 JPY for teens ages 13 to 18; 1,000 JPY for adults ages 19 and up
How To Get There: Take the JR Chuo Line to JR Mitaka Station. The Ghibli Museum is a 15-minute walk from the south exit of the station.
Official Website: ghibli-museum.jp
Sanrio Puroland
Enter the world of Hello Kitty and friends in this super kawaii indoor theme park!
Your kids will enjoy watching their favorite Sanrio characters stage musical performances. You and your family can also snap pictures with Sanrio characters at meet-and-greet sessions for the ultimate memento!
As for the rides and attractions… they are all child-friendly! Take the boat ride with Sanrio’s biggest stars, have a drive with My Melody and Kuromi, or catch a short film at the upcoming theater!
Before you go, make sure to pick up a souvenir or two (or more!) at the souvenir shop.
Location: 1 Chome-31 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo 206-8588, Japan
Operating Hours: The operating hours of Sanrio Puroland vary. Check the official website to check specific dates.
Admission Fees: Ticket pricing varies. Check the official website for detailed information.
How To Get There: Sanrio Puroland is a 5-minute walk from Tama Center Station on the Keio Line, Odakyu Line, and Tama Monorail.
Official Website: puroland.jp
Warner Bros. Studio Tour—The Making of Harry Potter
From London, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour—The Making of Harry Potter has *apparated* to Tokyo!
This spellbinding studio tour will take you behind the scenes of one of the most successful franchises in the world.
See props and costumes from the Harry Potter films up close and click souvenir photos at unforgettable places in the Wizarding World, including The Great Hall, Platform 9 3/4, and The Ministry of Magic.
Location: 1 Chome-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima City, Tokyo 179-0074, Japan
Operating Hours: 8:30 to 22:00 daily
Admission Fees: 6,500 JPY
How To Get There: Take a train on the Seibu Ikebukuro and Toshima Line to Toshimaen Station. The Studio Tour is a short walk away from the station.
Official Website: wbstudiotour.jp
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