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
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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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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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