Is Tokyo for kids? You bet it is. You see, both of my children were born and raised in Tokyo until 2013, and it still feels like home every time we return.
TOKYO FOR KIDS
We’ve moved around a bit since 2013 (Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and now Spain), but no city we’ve been to so far can match Tokyo for culture, food and family fun. Tokyo is safe, culturally rich, and surprisingly easy to navigate for a city of its size.
I’ve written extensively about Tokyo family travel, both on this blog and for the Japan Times newspaper, where I’ve worked on and off since 2001. Below are a few links to help you find fun and educational things to do in Tokyo.
DAY TRIPS FROM TOKYO
SOME OF THE BEST OF TOKYO FOR KIDS
- The Best Family Hotels in Tokyo
- 20 of our Favorite Museums in Tokyo
- Differences Between Japanese & Western Parenting
- 11 Things I Miss About Being a Tokyo Parent
- Best Places for a Hanami Cherry Blossom Picnic
- The Best Japanese Foods to Try with Kids
TOKYO FOR KIDS: BY NEIGHBORHOOD
- Things to Do in Ginza: Fun & Culture In the Famous Tokyo Shopping District
- Things to do in Omotesando with Kids – Fun on Tokyo’s Glitzy Shopping Street
- Things to Do in Harajuku & Yoyogi with Kids — Tokyo Family Travel
- Things to do in Roppongi with Kids — Tokyo Family Travel
- 21 Things to Do in Odaiba with Kids: Tokyo Family Travel
- Tokyo East Side 1: Monzen Nakacho, Kiyosumi Shirakawa & Kiba
- Tokyo East Side 2: Asakusa Area & Tokyo Sky Tree
- Ryogoku 1: How to Watch Sumo in Tokyo with Kids
- Ryogoku 2: The Tokyo Edo Museum and nearby fun
- How to Visit the Tsukiji Fish Market with Kids
- Must-Eat Food in Japan for Kids — 29 Things They’ll Love
MORE RESOURCES: TOKYO FOR KIDS
- Tokyo with Children: the eBook
- Tokyo with Children: the App
- I co-write the “Child’s Play” column for the Japan Times
OTHER JAPAN CITY GUIDES
- Things to do in Osaka with Kids
- The Best Family Hotels in Osaka
- Things to do in Kyoto with Kids
- The Best Family Hotels in Kyoto
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