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Amusement Parks and Theme Parks in Tokyo

In the ever-bustling city of Tokyo, there’s no shortage of amusement and theme parks for a family day out. Whether you’re planning on a quick afternoon activity or a full day trip, you will find a wide variety of places to enjoy with your kids. Here’s a list of amusement parks, theme parks, and other facilities in and around Tokyo that will appeal to adults and children alike.

Tokyo is also home to many museums, zoos and aquariums, animal cafes, fruit parlors, and more. If you are interested in traveling from Tokyo, please check the following article: "A Serene Getaway: Tokyo's Charming Resort Destinations". For a list of hotel booking websites you can use in Japan, please check here.

Amusement Parks / Theme Parks, and More in and around Tokyo

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter


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Opened in 2023, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is the biggest Harry Potter themed attraction in the world. There you can explore the world of Harry Potter through various sets, interactive experiences, as well as drink some butterbeer, enjoy foods, and purchase souvenirs.

  • Website : https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/en/
  • Address : 1-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo (Toshimaen Station on Seibu Ikebukuro and Toshima Line, Toei Oedo Line)

teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM


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Located in Azabudai Hills, teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM is a fantastic place to immerse yourself in the world of digital art. teamLab also offers other exhibitions in Tokyo and in many cities around the world. Please check their official website for more information.

  • Website : https://www.teamlab.art/e/tokyo/
  • Address : Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1, 5-9 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo (2 min. walk from Kamiyacho Station on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, or 9 min. walk from Roppongi-itchome Station on Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)

Tokyo Disney Resort



While Tokyo Disney Resort has the word "Tokyo" in its name, it is located not in the capital of Japan, but in the nearby Chiba Prefecture. There are two parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Both of these theme parks with their attractions, restaurants, etc., have a lot to offer and will be fantastic places to visit for families with children.


Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai


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At Toyosu Edo-mae Market in Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, which will remind you of Edo, you can enjoy foods from the famous Toyosu Market. Besides delicious eateries, there is also foot bath garden with views over Toyosu. At nearby Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club, you can enjoy hot springs, and more.


ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI


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With its history dating back to 1853, ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI is the oldest amusement park in Japan. As a matter of fact, 1853 is the year in which the American warship led by Matthew C. Perry arrived in Japan. It offers various attractions such as merry-go-round, roller coaster, haunted house, and more.

  • Website : https://www.hanayashiki.net/english/
  • Address : 2-28-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo (5 min. walk from Asakusa Station on Tsukuba Express, or 10 min. walk from Asakusa Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza, Toei Subway Asakusa, and TOBU SKYTREE Lines)

KidZania Tokyo


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KidZania Tokyo is a kid city where children can experience 100 different careers and services. They can do different “jobs” to earn KidZos that can be spent at stores in Kidzania, and more. There is no end of what children will learn here.

  • Website : https://www.kidzania.jp/en/tokyo/
  • Address : North Port 3F, Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu 1, 2-4-9 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo (3 min. walk from Toyosu Station on Yurakucho Line or Yurikamome Line)

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, or Korakuen Station on Marunouchi, Nanboku Lines, or Suidobashi Station on Toei Mita Line, or Kasuga Station on Toei Oedo Line)

ASOBono!

Children up to age 6 can enjoy this large indoor playground in Tokyo located in Tokyo Dome City. Babies who are 0-24 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/


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 (5 min. walk from Tama Center Station on Keio, Odakyu, Tama-Monorail Lines)

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. Please check the official website for more information.


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.


Work Experience Theme Park Kandu


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Kandu is an indoor theme park 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 "kaching", which they can either use at this theme park or even deposit into the park's bank.

  • Website : https://www.kandu.co.jp/ (Japanese)
  • Address : AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin Ekimae 3F, 1-5 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku, Chiba city, Chiba Prefecture (The nearest station is Makuharitoyosuna Station on Keiyo Line)

Tokyo Summerland Amusement Park


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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. This year's season is over and the water park is planned to be open around the end of March, 2025.


Yomiuriland


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Yomiuriland Amusement Park, located in western Tokyo, offers traditional attractions like a carousel, as well as thrill rides, go karting, and a waterpark during the summer.

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

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 on Rinkai Line)

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, Kanagawa Prefecture (3 min. from Shin-takashima Station on the Minatomirai Line, or 13 min. from Yokohama Station)

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)

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)

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 Prefecture (Shuttle bus access from Noborito Station on Odakyu, JR Nanbu Lines, or 15 min. from Shuku-Gawara Station on JR Nanbu Line, or 16 min. walk from Mukougaoka Yuen Station on Odakyu Line)

In this article, we have covered amusement parks, theme parks, etc. in and around Tokyo that would be fun for a family day out. We also have many other articles covering leisure in Japan including "10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Japan", "Skiing Near Tokyo Made Easy and Fun with Great Resorts", "Kamakura: A Day Trip from Tokyo", and more.