In the ever-bustling city of Tokyo, there’s no end of options for a family day out — from amusement parks, theme parks to educational exhibits and outdoor fun. Whether you’re planning on a quick afternoon activity or a full day trip, you will find a wide variety of family-friendly experiences for you to enjoy with your kids. Here’s a list of destinations in and around Tokyo that will appeal to adults and children alike.

Amusement Parks / Theme Parks / Entertainment Farm

Kidzania Tokyo

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Kidzania is a kid city with over 80 pavilions where kids can experience real life. They can do different “jobs” to earn KidZos that can be spent at stores in Kidzania or even deposited in a bank. There is no end of what children will learn here.

• Website : https://www.kidzania.jp/en/tokyo/
• Address : Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu, 2-4-9, Koto-ku, Tokyo (3 min. walk from Toyosu Stn. on Yurakucho Line or Yurikamome Line)

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Tokyo Dome City

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Tokyo Dome City is a large entertainment complex with many attractions suitable for children. There are several different areas to enjoy with lots of rides and other activities that can occupy kids all day long.

• Website : https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/en/travel/
• Address : 1-3-61, Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (JR Suidobashi Station / Marunouchi, Nanboku Line Korakuen Station)

ASOBono!

Children up to age 6 can enjoy this large indoor playground in Tokyo located in Tokyo Dome City. Babies who are 0-25 months have their own play area where they can be safe. Taking your kids to ASOBono is a wonderful idea on a rainy day!

Website : https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/en/asobono/

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Sanrio Puroland

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Sanrio Puroland is a wonderland of all things Sanrio (the makers of Hello Kitty). Your children can enjoy boat rides, plays and other performances, and shopping for Sanrio merchandise, among other options.

• Website : https://en.puroland.jp/language/
• Address : 1-31, Ochiai, Tama-City, Tokyo (Keio/Odakyu/Tama-Monorail Line, Tama Center station)

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Ghibli Museum

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Ghibli Museum is all about the magical films of Hayao Miyazaki. It is so popular that tickets can only be purchased in advance. See here for how to do so.

• Website : http://www.ghibli-museum.jp/en/
• Address: 1-1-83, Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-City, Tokyo

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Mother Farm

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Mother Farm is located in Kano-san, Chiba prefecture on the Boso Peninsula. This is the most famous entertainment farm.

• Website : http://www.motherfarm.co.jp/ (Japanese)
• Address : 940-3 Tagura, Futtsu, Chiba Pref. (JR Line, Kimitsu Station)

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Kandu Indoor Theme Park, Chiba

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Kandu is an indoor theme park for kids located in the AEON Makuhari Mall in Chiba, where children can experience working in a variety of occupations from airline pilot to weathercaster. Using the electronic system, your child can sign up for a number of jobs where they’ll earn Kandu bills, which they can redeem for face painting or spend in the gift shop.

• Website : https://www.kandu.co.jp/ (Japanese)
• Address : AEON Makuhari City Family Mall 3F, 1-5 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku, Chiba (Accessible by bus from Kaihin-Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line)

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Tokyo Summer Land

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Tokyo Summerland is a massive indoor and outdoor water park located west of Tokyo. Younger children will enjoy the smaller kiddie pools, play areas, and the 650-meter-long lazy river while older kids and teens will want to check out the roller coaster and the massive 40-meter freefall waterslide.

• Website : https://www.summerland.co.jp/english/
• Address : 600 Kamiyotsugi, Akiruno-shi, Tokyo (Accessible by bus or taxi from Akigawa Station on the Itsukaichi Line)

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Yomiuri Land Amusement Park

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Yomiuriland Amusement Park, located in western Tokyo, offers traditional attractions like a carousel and carnival games, as well as thrill rides, go karting, and a waterpark during the summer. Their Goodjoba!! area includes “factories” where kids can play while they learn about four of Japan’s major manufacturing industries: automotive, food, fashion, and stationery.

• Website : https://www.yomiuriland.com/english/
• Address : 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi City, Tokyo (Catch the gondola from Keio Yomiuriland Station on the Keio Line, or a bus from Yomiuri Land-mae Station on the Odakyu Line)

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Tokyo Trick Art Museum

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Take fun and memorable family photos at the Tokyo Trick Art Museum in Odaiba. The museum is home to 3D paintings and optical illusions themed after a ninja mansion, Japanese ghosts and ghouls, and classical art.

• Website : https://www.trickart.info/english/index.html
• Address : Decks Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall 4F, 1-6-1, Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo (2 min. from Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station on Yurikamome Line, or 5 min. from Tokyo Teleport Station)

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Anpanman Children's Museum

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Younger children will enjoy the Anpanman Children’s Museum in Yokohama, dedicated to the Japanese cartoon hero. Play among sets modeled after the animated world, meet Anpanman and his friends, and shop for cute character goods.

• Website : http://museum.anpanman-acm.co.jp/en/
• Address : 6-2-9 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama (3 min. from Shin-takashima Station on the Minatomirai Line, or 10 min. from JR Yokohama Station)

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Tokyo is an indoor playground for children of the age of 15 and younger. Creative workshop, LEGO Factory, 4D Cinema, and other fun activities make it a fantastic place to visit for families with children. Please note that adults cannot enter unless accompanied by a child of the age of 15 or younger. For more information, please check the official website.

• Website : https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/tokyo/en/
• Address : Decks Tokyo Beach Island Mall 3F, Odaiba 1-6-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo (2 min. from "Odaiba Kaihin Koen" Station on the Yurikamome Line, or 5 min. from "Tokyo Teleport" Station on the Rinkai Line)

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Namjatown

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Namjatown is a popular theme park with many attractions for families. There are also many stores serving Japanese dumplings (gyoza) as well as some other meals and a cute alley where you can enjoy desserts such as crepes and ice cream.

• Website : https://bandainamco-am.co.jp/tp/namja/ (Japanese)
• Address : World Import Mart Building 2F, Sunshine City, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (8 min. from Ikebukuro Station, 3 min. from Higashi-ikebukuro Station on the Yurakucho Line, 4 min. walk from Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome Station on the Toden Arakawa Line)

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Fujiko F. Fujio Museum

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Another good option for parents with young children, the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City is dedicated to the creator of the beloved Japanese character Doraemon.

• Website : https://fujiko-museum.com/english.html
• Address : 2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa (Shuttle bus access from Noborito Station on the Odakyu Line, or 15 min. from Shuku-Gawara Station on the JR Nanbu Line)

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In this article, we have covered amusement parks, theme parks, etc. in and around Tokyo that would be fun for a family day out. Tokyo is also home to various zoos and aquariums that would be interesting to explore for both adults and children. You can learn about them in the article: "Zoos and Aquariums in Tokyo". There is also no shortage of great museums in the capital of Japan, that you can find out about in our article on "Museums in Tokyo."