Things to see and do with kids in Tokyo
Not everyone's ideal holiday destination with children, Tokyo is
surprisingly well geared towards kids on holiday in this bustling
city. With a plethora of technological attractions, scientific
museums and a rich and colourful history, children should find
there is plenty to explore round Tokyo.
The Baji Equestrian park is a great place to take kids to watch
horse shows and even have a pony ride, or for a more exhilarating
day out, head to the Tokyo Dome City where children can enjoy
countless rides and games at the amusement park and parents relax
and pamper themselves in the spa. The Tokyo Metropolitan Children's
Hall is also a great attraction for kids to enjoy with its indoor
gyms, computers, crafts areas, mini-theatre and rooftop playground,
it's Tokyo's largest public facility for children.
On a sunny day, why not pack a picnic and the Frisbee and head off
to Shinjuku Park, or Hama-Rikyu Sunken Garden for a stroll or just
to admire the cherry trees and blossoms. Or for those days when the
weather turns bad and outdoor activities for kids are no longer an
option, visit the Panasonic Center, or soak up a bit of culture at
one of Tokyo's many museums, such as the National Museum of
Emerging Science and Innovation, Museum of Maritime Science or the
National Science Museum.
Ueno Zoo
The oldest zoological garden in Japan, Ueno Zoo is one of
Tokyo's most popular attractions for children and adults alike.
Boasting exotic animals such as giant pandas, polar bears, Indian
lions, Sumatran tigers, wolverines and gorillas, children of al
ages will love this zoo....
see full detailsEdo-Tokyo Museum
Tokyo’s museum dedicated to detailing the city’s
history, art, culture and architecture through the medium of visual
displays is an impressive, not to be missed attraction. Edo
was the old name for Tokyo from its foundation in 1590 when it
became the seat of Tokugawa...
see full detailsTokyo Disney Resort
Plenty of fun is to be had for the young and young at heart at
Tokyo's Disney Resort, virtually a carbon copy of the theme park
found in California in the United States. The resort consists of
Disneyland Park and DisneySea Park, along...
see full detailsTokyo National Museum
Close to Ueno Station, enclosed in the Tokyo Metropolitan
Imperial Gift Park, the National Museum boasts the largest
collection of Japanese art in the world. Exhibits range from
antique kimonos and delicate pottery to woodblock prints and
archaeological finds. The vast collection is displayed...
see full detailsTokyo Tower
This tower is modelled in the vein of the Eiffel Tower in
France, only in true Japanese style, it is more colourful and
serves a technological purpose. Tokyo Tower functions chiefly as a
television and radio antenna. At 1,091 feet (332m), it is...
see full detailsMonkey Park
Children visiting Monkey Park will be able to enjoy learning
about monkeys while watching them run around freely. Their
individual movements and characteristics also give away a lot about
them and their personalities. Some smaller children might be scared
of the freely roaming monkeys.
...
see full detailsKite Museum
This fascinating museum is an absolute must for any child who
loves kites, or any adult who has ever flown a kite. The Kite
Museum exhibits mainly traditional style Japanese kites, 'Edo
Nishiki-E Dako' as well as other kites from around Asia. Kites...
see full detailsJoyopolis Sega
A little boy's dream come true, Joyopolis Sega will thrill and
entertain children of all ages. Offering rides, games and much
more, kids will be kept busy for hours on end in one of the world's
most famous theme parks and enjoy rides...
see full detailsNational Children’s Castle (Kodomo-no-Shiro)
The Children's Castle is geared towards children of all ages and
features a variety of activity rooms for kids to keep themselves
entertained. With gymnasiums, playgrounds, climbing walls, artistic
activities and much more to stimulate and educate children's
minds.
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