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Tokyo One Day Itinerary: The Akasaka Area with Kids was written by Maven Mom, Olga – mother of two and Mom in Balance Tokyo Trainer. When we came for our look-see, Akasaka was our main focus. I had lived in Akasaka before from 2000-2003 and we stayed in a hotel in …

If you`re in Adachi-ku Galaxcity is a great, free place to take your active kids. This indoor play center houses three separate bouldering walls (for toddlers, elementary school aged kids and advanced), a three-tiered giant hammock that children and adults can relax or play in, crafts and activities, baby play space, …

Karuizawa, Nagano is our favorite mountain resort getaway. Best part? It`s only a 1 hr Shinkansen ride from Tokyo. Step off the train, take in the gorgeous mountain views, and enjoy the numerous activities Karuizawa has to offer from outdoor sports, onsens, shopping, play areas, food and more. *** The …

Girl’s Day or Hinamatsuri in Japanese is Saturday, March 3rd, 2018.  A highlight of each year is the magnificent display of Hinamatsuri Dolls at the Meguro Gajoen Hina Doll Exhibit, Meguro. This year the exhibit runs from late January until March 11th, 2018. Meguro Gajoen Hina Doll Exhibit, Meguro – …

The ABC Cooking Studio in Futakotamaga offers kids` cooking classes that change monthly (Japanese language). This month they are offering a `Kapibara` curry bread making session till February 28th. Capybaras, which are native to South America, are deemed the biggest rodent on earth. They are gentle herbivores who love to soak in …

Start your morning by taking a stroll at Mohri Garden located near Asashi TV and the Roppongi Hills Arena. It`s a beautiful Japanese garden built around a pond with pink cherry blossoms in Spring, red maple leaves in Autumn and illuminations in Winter. Also a lovely place for photos. Address: 6-9 …

Amazing World Kohoku is an indoor play center for kids ages 0 to 12 years. Amazing world branches house plasma cars, inflatable castles, climbing equipment, slides, educational toys like the Trix Track, Wammy and building blocks. They have large drawing walls, kitchen town, crafts, baby room and nursing area, and rest areas for …

The Shitamachi Museum in Ueno was established in 1980 to teach future generations about the culture of the shitamachi. The word shitamachi is composed of the word shita meaning “down” and machi meaning “town”. By touring the Shitamachi Museum, you will gain an understanding of life in the shitamchi pre-WWII. …

Ueno Zoo is Japan’s oldest and most famous zoo having opened its gate to the public in March 1882. The Ueno Zoo is conveniently located in Ueno Park which is near both Ueno Station and Nezu Station. It is one of our families favorites for 2-3 hours. Not only do they …

If you want to take a 1-2 hour hike while adventuring to find Buddhas, Arafat, and views of Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji I recommend Nokogiryama, Chiba (Mt. Sawtooth). I have very mixed opinions of Nokogiriyama, Chiba since I felt that although it was interesting to see the sights, I …

Kidzania is of our kids` favorite indoor theme park on our list of TOP Theme Parks in Japan. Kidzania Tokyo, located at the Urban Dock LaLaport in Toyosu, is an indoor theme park for families. The park is a city built to scale for children complete with buildings, shops, paved …

Harbor Circuit (Chiba) – Indoor Go-Carting for 4 years and up!  Harbor Circuit in Chiba is a great place to spend a few hours for indoor go-carting.  If you have a speed demon in your family, this is a great family outing or a location for a birthday party. You …

Panicking about what to do in Tokyo with Kids over New Years? Head out to our favorite indoor-outdoor haven, Odaiba. Odaiba is a great place to fill in the lull over the New Years Holiday. ***  New Years in Tokyo with Kids: One Day Itinerary in Odaiba  *** Start your …

Keep boredom at bay this yuletide season with a holiday-themed hit of camp-inspired fun at the Tokyo American Club. The Tokyo American Club Camp Discovery: Holiday edition is an fun and safe environment to send your kids. Open to non-members it`s a weeklong session filled with fun activities for 3 …

Here are our recommendations for the Top Tokyo Ice Skating Rinks Winter 2017 – 2018. We have expanded the list for this year. Check out the 15 recommeneded locations below with open dates, times and fees. Embrace the season and enjoy the seasonal outdoor rinks during the winter months, and …

It can be a challenge finding Santa in Tokyo, but we have double check the list and can recommend these ten 2017 Tokyo Santa Claus meet & greet locations between now and Christmas. Not all places allow for sitting on Santa’s lap and personal photo opportunities but where allowed we have …

From late December to late March is a great time for a family trip for strawberry picking in the Tokyo area. Here is our updated 2017-2018 list of top strawberry picking gardens you can enjoy in the Tokyo area on a half-day or one-day trip. I have chosen six gardens; …

If you, or your child, love science than the Miraikan in Odaiba, one of our Top Recommended Tokyo Kids Museums, is a great place to spend a half day. The official name is The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Great interactive exhibits about the universe, solar system, robotics and …

Move! into the Wild Life @ Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) is one of our recommended Winter 2017-2018 Tokyo Museum Exhibits for Families, a fun exhibition that kids will love. There are four activities, photo ops and interactive exhibits that will keep your kids entertained. The four activities …

GALA Yuzawa Snow Resort is one of the most convenient snow resorts to visit with little ones outside Tokyo. It`s a 75-min shinkansen ride (Max-Tanigawa or the Tanigawa) from Tokyo station and the train drops you off right inside the base of the GALA Yuzawa Resort making it ultra convenient if traveling with small …

Here are our recommended Winter 2017-2018 Tokyo Museum Exhibits for Families. Enjoy these great Tokyo museum exhibitions then bundle up and head out to see the illuminations. Lots of options from popular characters to animals and art to keep your kids engaged and amused while learning a bit about art …

The Teien Museum is a perfectly preserved residence, now museum,  from the 1930’s. The museum has been closed for the past seven months due to retrofit for handicap users. The new exhibit is “Decoration never dies, anyway” which runs until February 25th, 2018. The Teien Museum, built in 1933, was …

For ages 6 and above a trip to Spa LaQua in Tokyo Dome is a fun outing to experience Japanese onsen. The Spa LaQua at Tokyo Dome is a real natural spring water that is sourced from 1,700 meters under Tokyo Dome City. The Tokyo Dome spring water is best known for …

Hanegi Park (羽根木公園) in Setagaya-Ku is one of the best kids parks in Tokyo. A great place for kids to enjoy the playground, maze, and hands-on “dirt park.”  This park allows for kids to be kids, experiment a bit with “dangerous” tools and get dirty….just be kids.  Expect to spend a …

Oyako Cafe / Parent Child Cafe Three Little Pigs (親子カフェ三びきの子ぶた) is another great spot to add to our Top Tokyo Restaurants with Playrooms list. Oyako Cafe is a clean and cozy, baby & kid-friendly cafe with floor-level tables, private nursing room and play area equip with toys for babies up to …