Kite Museum
1-12-10 Nihombashi
Chuo-ku
03-3275-2704
Kite flying is a long standing tradition in Japan, and the kites in this museum include examples of every shape and variety. A great family friendly stop, the museum offers a kite making workshop for children.
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Kogeikan National Museum of Modern Art
3 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku
3214-2561
Offers a collection of Japanese art created since the Meiji era (AD 1868-1912).
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Tokyo Sea Life Park (Kasai Rinkai Suizokukan)
6-2-3 Rinkai-cho
Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
3869-5152
Tokyo Sea Life Park is a giant aquarium that simulates life in the depths of the ocean. Exhibits include the spectacular rooftop glass shark tanks and much more.
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Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan (National Science Museum)
7-20 Ueno Koen
Taitoku
03-3822-0111
This natural history museum has a little bit of everything from dinosaurs to moon rocks.
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-4-1
Yokoami, Sumida-ku
3626-9974
Edo-Tokyo Museum is among the newest and best historical museums, depicting life in Tokyo from the 17th century through the end of World War II. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 (Thursday and Friday until 8 pm). Closed Dec 28-Jan 4.
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Toshima-en
3-25-1 Koyama
Nerima-ku
03-3990-3131
Large amusement park with roller coasters, haunted house, water slides and seven swimming pools. Also features an authentic Coney Island carousel refurbished by a Japanese entrepreneur.
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Sony Plaza
3573-2371
Visit the fascinating showrooms of the Sony Building. Visitors can test many products, including some yet to be released.
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Goto Planetarium
2-21-12 Shibuya
Shibuya
03-3407-7409
The planetarium has daily shows on the solar system, constellations and galaxies projected on a 65 foot diameter dome. Also visit the museum of astronomy.
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Kotsu Hakubutsukan Transportation Museum
1-25 Kanda Sudacho
Chidoya-ku
03-3251-8481
This is a family friendly stop. The museum exhibits the early development of the railway (including a miniature layout of the rail services), and also features Japan's first airplane.
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Ueno Park
Surrounding the Tokyo National Museum and Ueno (Tokyo) Zoo, Ueno Park encompasses true Japan in its temples and shrines. The park also features an aquariumand is well known for its cherry blossoms.
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Tama Dobutsu Koen
7-1-1 Hodokubo
Hino-shi
0425-91-1611
This wildlife park gives animals freedom to roam with most enclosures only separated by moats. Visitors can also take a tour of the Lions' Park via minibus.
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Drum Museum Taikokan
2-1-1 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-ku
3842-5622
Drum Museum Taikokan presents a hands-on exhibit of drums from around the world, many of which can be handled and actually played by visitors. A small but interesting personal collection, housed upstairs in a traditional festival costume and instrument store in an old district of Asakusa.
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Tokyo Disneyland
1-1 Maihama, Urayasu-Shi
Chiba-Ken, 279, JAPAN
81-4-73 54 0001
81-33-366 5600
Fax: 81-473-545240
Open every day 9 am to 10 pm April through August and from 10 am to 6 pm September through March. (From September through November it closed on Tuesdays, and from December through February it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except holidays.
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Azabu Museum of Arts and Crafts
4-6-9 Roppongi,
Minato-ku
5474-1371
A 3 minute walk from the Roppongi Station, Azabu Museum of Arts and Crafts emphasizes Japanese artworks, including glass, ceramics, clothing and paintings. Closed Mondays.
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Koraku-en Amusement Park
1-3-61 Koraku
Bunkyo-ku
03-3811-2111
Kid friendly amusement park with giant roller coaster and "circus train". Great for families!
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