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Tokyo, Japan is a city I’ve always wanted to visit. It’s probably a city you want to visit. But if you have kids you may wonder if they’ll enjoy a trip to Tokyo, Japan.
In short, the answer is yes. There are so many awesome, unique & fun things for kids to do in Japan and I’m sure you’ll find some of these twelve I have listed that your kid will not only like but love:
Disneyland/Disneysea
If you’ve been to Disney World or Disneyland here in the states or Disneyland Paris then you may think this is just a repeat, But the truth is there are a ton of rides & attractions completely unique to the Tokyo Disneyland Resort. This includes an entire theme park: DisneySea, which is not found in America. It is a theme park with fun rides for all ages and it is absolutely beautiful. You’ll love the different sections of DisneySea, like the Mediterranean Harbor & the Arabian Coast. It’s almost like getting to visit more places than just Tokyo! And this is Disney, so of course there are fun things your kids will enjoy here, too.
You can get discount tickets to Tokyo Disneyland & Disneysea here.
And check for availability here:
You can also get a private transfer from your hotel in Tokyo as well as Disneyland & Disneysea tickets here.
Sanrio Puroland
If you think of Disney as American, then here is a theme park that will seem Japanese to you. Because Hello Kitty is definitely an iconic Japanese symbol.
Sanrio Puroland is dedicated to all Sanrio characters, but it is also known as Hello Kitty Land. They have lots of rides, live theater shows, arcades, and other attractions. It’s also a chance to meet popular characters like Hello Kitty. This super popular Japanese theme park is a great choice for a place to take your children.
Oh, and here’s one other added bonus: it’s indoors so the attraction is waterproof!
You can find out how to get a discounted Sanrio Puroland ticket here.
JOYPOLIS
Here is another theme park where you don’t even have to worry about the weather. Because JOYPOLIS is Tokyo’s largest indoor amusement park!
It features arcade games & amusement park rides. It’s operated by Sega, which means you’ll see characters from Sega games (like Sonic the Hedgehog) and you’ll see the technology constantly being updated. You can enjoy some great rides like Wild Jungle Brothers (which is a jungle-themed Jeep simulator), Storm-G (which is a bob-sleigh simulator that rotates 360 degrees), The Room of the Living Doll (which is a haunted house attraction that utilizes VR technology), Halfpipe (which is a snowboarding ride set to music), Pirate’s Plunder (which is a shooting attraction where you help pirates and shoot skeletons) that older children should enjoy.
Then for the younger ones, there’s Sonic Carnival, a section featuring carnival games themed to Sonic & his friends. You can find discount tickets to JOYPOLIS here.
Yomiuriland
Yomiuriland is another popular Tokyo theme park. It has been offering fun for families since 1964. They have forty-three attractions ranging from mild children’s rides to heart pumping thrill rides. You can read more about Yomiuriland’s attractions and how to get discount tickets here.
Tokyo Summerland
Tokyo Summerland is both an amusement park and pool complex. So you can see how children will enjoy it here. They have tons of rides and carnival games for kids in their amusement park. They also have lots of child water attractions like a water slide and water playground. There are thrill rides for older kids. And adults can enjoy relaxing in Japan’s longest lazy river.
You can find out how to get discounted tickets to Tokyo Summerland here.
Red Tokyo Tower
Is your child a gamer? Then they will love Red Tokyo Tower! They are a Virtual Reality & esports theme park. It’s located in the iconic Tokyo Tower. They have great current current Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality games.
But they have stuff for us adults, too. They have classic video games like Street Fighter and Pacman.
You can find a discount ticket to Red Tokyo Tower here.
Asakusa Tour & Amusement Park Visit
Here is a visit to an amusement park that also includes a tour. But this is a kid-friendly tour that is a great choice if your kid normally hates tours.
Asakusa is a great place to visit if you want a look at Tokyo from a begone era. They have traditional craft shops and street-food stalls along Nakamise Street near the ancient Sensō-ji temple. Learn about history and culture in a way that is accessible to children on this tour.
Asakusa is also home to Hanayashiki. It is the oldest amusement park in Japan and has been around since 1853. It has over twenty modern rides and attractions, and your tour ticket includes unlimited access to the rides. Your guide even tells you about the amusement park – and then you can stay there after the guide leaves.
You can book this tour here.
Railway Museum
If your kids like trains, even a little, then I’m sure they’d enjoy one of the biggest modern railway museums in the world! It’s located right outside of Tokyo in Saitama.
You’ll be able to see an amazing collection of conventional trains from decades past, a collection of bullet trains from then & now, express trains, etc. Many of these trains can be touched and even boarded.
If you or your kid is tech savvy there are in depth technology displays. But if your kid just loves trains, there are fun model train setups, simulators & more. You can purchase a low-priced ticket here.
Edo Wonderland and and Ninja Cultural Theme Park
This is a great cultural theme park where you can be transported back in time to the Edo period, which lasted from around 1603 to 1867. You will get to admire the architecture, interact with staff members dressed in period attire & whose behavior & speech mimic the period, and experience what life would have been life if you had been a policemen, ninja, samurai swordsman, etc. The park has theatrical shows, parades, seasonal festivals and street performances that are not only fun but also help you understand the period. And of course there are a lot of children out there who would love to see a a ninja action fight.
You can purchase your ticket here.
You can check for availability here:
Tokyo Dome City Attractions Hero Show
Does your child like superheroes? Then they’ll love watching this Heroes Show, where the heroes will fight villains in a great stunt show. You can even get photo opportunities with the heroes after the show. You can purchase a ticket here.
Fuji-Q
Fuji-Q is another great theme park that’s not in Tokyo, but it’s not far away. If you purchase the Fuji-Q Highland 1-Day Pass with Private Transfer, you can get transportation to the theme park.
And you will be glad you went. HBecause even if you yourself don’t care for amusement park rides, you can enjoy the beauty of Mount Fuji. See, the theme park lies at the foot of Mount Fuji, so it is a great way to see this famous iconic Japanese landmark.
And your kids will enjoy award-wining roller coasters and a Haunted Hospital, the 2nd largest haunted attraction in the world. If you have young kids, they’ll enjoy Thomas Land, a children’s area with a Thomas the Tank Engine theme.
TOKYO SKYTREE & Sumida Aquarium
I’ve often found one of the best family experiences to be visiting aquariums. This is because people young & old can enjoy & admire the beauty of sealife. The Sumida Aquarium has some great exhibits, and this specific purchase also gets you admission to TOKYO SKYTREE, which has an observation deck which allows you to see across Tokyo & beyond, to Tokyo Bay & Mount Fuji’s immense peak.
