Lucky for us there are some amazing outdoor public pools and waterplay areas open to the public for a few hundred yen between July and September. I highly recommend you visit one to have fun, cool off and people watch! Japanese splash parks are also a fun activity – little river and ponds that also open in the summer for little kids to romp around. Please note some splash ponds and pools allow swim diaper sand some do not – we have noted the best to our ability the rules of each location. Most of the 23 wards of Tokyo also have local indoor pools which offer a variety of classes for adults – check with your local ward office. Traveling to Japan, Tokyo or Living in Japan you will love the Best Living Japan moms’ blog recommendations.
Tokyo with Kids Pools and Waterplay
On a sunny day escape central Tokyo and head for the huge Showa Kinen Park 昭和記念公園. Showa Memorial Park is approximately a 50-70 min trip from central Tokyo via car or train. Biking, hiking, climbing nets, bouncing on huge white soft blobs and hiding from dragons can keep the little ones …
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A nicely manicured walk with flowers and green starting at Nakameguro and ending in Sangenjaya is the Jakuzure Green River Way / Jakuzure walking path. In the past the Jakuzure River, also known as the “noisy river”, flooded frequently during typhoon season so the city decided to cover it and …
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Yomiuriland is one of our favorite water & ride parks on our list of TOP Theme Parks in Japan. Yomiuriland Amusement Park is an all inclusive amusement ride and in the summer months water park. A 30 train ride from Shinjuku, your family can enjoy a hot day at one …
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I find the most difficult month of the year to live in Tokyo August, but visiting one of the many Tokyo pools can offer a respite to the heat and humidity even if just for a few hours. Tokyo has many great local pools that are family-friendly and most are …
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Check out our Tokyo Splash Parks and Wading Pool recommendations. A free or very inexpensive way to keep cool (er) in the sticky hot Japan summer. Most Tokyo area wading pools are open from July 1st through mid-September, although there are a few splash ponds that open in June. Here …
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SummerLand is one of the biggest water parks in Japan. Located about one hour from central Tokyo it is a great day trip. Enjoy the indoor wave pool, the multiple outdoor pools, lazy river, water slides and water playgrounds, as well as retro amusement rides (loop roller coaster, free fall, …
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Komazawa Olympic Park (駒沢オリンピック公園) is a sports facility that was constructed for the 1964 Summer Olympics. It`s an amazing park for families. The park includes three different animal-themed playgrounds for young children (squirrel, pig and horse), a summer splash pond, jogging and cycling course, a dog run area, skateboard park, …
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Asukayama Park not only has a great water area from early July to September, but also has an old SL train and fun playground open all year round! Take a picnic and enjoy the day outside. Getting there is half the fun – ride the oldest streetcar in Tokyo 1913 – the Toden …
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** 12/2017 Update: The pirate ship was removed. *** Metropolitan Shiokaze Park (都立潮風公園) is a great spot for your pirate loving kids. It has a beautiful and clean water and greenery promenade lined with tall Washington Palms and Cherry trees. It`s a beautiful sight walking from the station to the end …
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Best Living Japan – Tokyo Travel Guide Tokyo with Kids Guide for Globally Minded Families