Family days out around Tokyo

台東区・上野公園・Ueno・Indoor

A major Ueno museum of dinosaurs, nature, Earth and Japanese science.

四谷・Yotsuya-sanchome・Indoor

A hands-on toy museum in a former school building. Check tickets and closure days before travelling.

品川・Shinagawa・Indoor

An all-weather aquarium near Shinagawa Station. Fees and daily programmes change, so confirm the official listing.

江東区・豊洲・Toyosu・Indoor

An indoor role-play city at LaLaport Toyosu where children experience real-world jobs and services. Advance web booking is recommended.

豊島区・池袋・Higashi-Ikebukuro / Ikebukuro・Indoor

A rooftop urban aquarium at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, with a sheltered route from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station for an all-weather family day.

文京区・後楽・Korakuen / Suidobashi / Kasuga・Indoor

A large Tokyo Dome City indoor playground with toddler areas and active-play zones, useful for hot or rainy days.

多摩市・落合・Keio-Tama-Center / Odakyu-Tama-Center・Indoor

An all-weather indoor character park with shows, rides, greetings and themed food. Confirm the visit reservation and passport.

江戸川区・葛西臨海公園・Kasai-Rinkai-Koen・Indoor

A metropolitan aquarium known for its tuna tank, global seas and large penguin habitat, easy to pair with Kasai Rinkai Park.

台東区・上野公園・Ueno・Outdoor

Japan's oldest zoo in Ueno Park, best planned as a half-day or longer visit.

新宿区・四谷・Yotsuya-sanchome・Indoor

A free museum where fire engines, a helicopter and disaster-prevention exhibits introduce Tokyo firefighting.

江東区・青海・Tokyo International Cruise Terminal / Telecom Center・Indoor

A national science museum in Aomi exploring space, robotics, the planet and future society, with a dome theatre.

足立区・栗原・Nishiarai・Indoor

A major Adachi children's centre with net play, climbing, a planetarium and making.

稲城市・矢野口・Keio-Yomiuriland・Outdoor

An amusement park with rides from preschool-friendly to thrilling, a making zone, seasonal pools and illuminations.

三鷹市・下連雀・Mitaka / Kichijoji・Indoor

A museum of animation, exhibitions, short films and playful architecture. All admission requires advance timed reservations.

荒川区・西尾久・Arakawa-yuenchimae・Outdoor

A city-run family amusement park with a Ferris wheel, mini train, animals, water and indoor play.

江東区・有明・Tokyo Big Sight / Kokusai-tenjijo・Indoor

A free interactive museum in Ariake exploring the water cycle, purification and everyday water use.

千代田区・北の丸公園・Takebashi / Kudanshita・Indoor

A hands-on museum in Kitanomaru Park where families explore everyday science and technology through interactive exhibits.

品川区・勝島・Omori-kaigan・Indoor

An aquarium in Shinagawa Kumin Park featuring dolphins, seals and Tokyo Bay life.

墨田区・押上・Tokyo Skytree / Oshiage・Indoor

A major all-weather destination combining observation decks, shops, an aquarium and planetarium in one complex.

小金井市・小金井公園・Bus from Musashi-Koganei / Hana-Koganei・Outdoor

An open-air museum in Koganei Park preserving buildings from Edo through Showa, explored like a walk through historic streets.