Best Things to Do in Tokyo, with kids

Marunouchi is 70% Kids-Friendly

Intermediatheque skeletons, Imperial Palace lawns, weekend car-free Naka-dori, and outdoor sculptures entertain kids, yet the area lacks playground equipment and can feel corporate.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Yayoi Kusama Museum is 66% Kids-Friendly

Children 6–12 are admitted and receive worksheets and kid guides, yet narrow spaces, low lighting, and strict no-touch rules demand close supervision and may limit energetic play.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

The University of Tokyo is 66% Kids-Friendly

Kids can spot koi at the pond, roam safe car-free paths, and see free science exhibits, yet most galleries forbid touching and open only on weekdays, reducing interactive fun and schedule freedom.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Omotesando Hills is 66% Kids-Friendly

Kids get a free forest-themed lounge, stroller-friendly ramps, and children’s menus, but most boutiques are adult fashion and there are no rides, so entertainment value drops after an hour.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Natural hot spring Heiwajima is 65% Kids-Friendly

Children over 3 enter for ¥1,000, get towels, enjoy bubbly pools and big-screen baths under adult watch, but hot-stone spa is barred, no play room exists, and constant supervision is mandatory.

Recommended visit duration: 3–4 hours

Hachiko Statue is 62% Kids-Friendly

Children enjoy the friendly dog statue and nearby scramble crossing excitement, yet constant crowds and no dedicated play or restroom area keep the visit brief and score lower.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street is 61% Kids-Friendly

Kids enjoy UFO catchers, fruit skewers and cheap toys, but weekend crowds force constant hand-holding, and toilets with changing tables are outside the market, adding logistical strain.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Kabukicho is 45% Kids-Friendly

Kids like the Ninja Trick House, Samurai Museum and Godzilla head by day, but sex-club signs, cigarette smoke and drunken crowds after dusk make long stays uncomfortable for ages 0–12.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Shinjuku Golden-Gai is 12% Kids-Friendly

Kids may stroll the lanes by day, but bars deny under-18 entry, alleys are smoke-filled and narrow, and there are no toilets or menus; parents should pick other Shinjuku attractions.