Tokyo with kids

12 activitiesGetting around 3-day itineraryChecked Oct 4, 2026

Tokyo with kids is easier than its size suggests. Trains are punctual, the streets are clean and safe, and most of the places in this guide have changing tables and somewhere to feed a baby. The hard part is distance. The sights are spread across a very large city, big stations mean long walks underground, and summer is hot and humid enough to wear out a small child by lunchtime.

So plan by neighbourhood. One area a day, two stops at most, and a park or a boat ride in between. Ueno, Asakusa and the Skytree sit close together and suit younger children. Shibuya, Shinjuku and the bay area are better with older ones. Every activity below has a family card with facts checked against official sources on 4 October 2026.

Things to do in Tokyo with kids

Zoo

Ueno Zoo

child from ¥200

Free for under-13s and flat enough for a stroller. The easiest first day in Tokyo.

Enjoys from 12h – 3h30Stroller OK

0-2 · Great3-5 · Great6-10 · Great11+ · Fine

Science museum

National Museum of Nature and Science

free under 18

Children get in free, adults pay ¥630. The rainy-day fix five minutes from Ueno Station.

Enjoys from 41h30 – 3hStroller OK

0-2 · Fine3-5 · Fine6-10 · Great11+ · Great

Aquarium

Sumida Aquarium

child from ¥1,400

Small, indoor and stroller-friendly, at the foot of the Skytree. Ninety minutes is plenty.

Enjoys from 11h – 1h40Stroller OK

0-2 · Great3-5 · Great6-10 · Fine11+ · Fine

Observation tower

Tokyo Skytree

child from ¥900

The view from 350 m with free entry for under-6s. Buy online, the counter adds ¥500 a ticket.

Enjoys from 41h – 1h30

0-2 · Fine3-5 · Fine6-10 · Great11+ · Great

Temple

Senso-ji Temple

No ticket needed

Free, flat and open from early morning. Come before 9 or the approach street is a crush.

Enjoys from 545 min – 1h30Stroller OK

0-2 · Fine3-5 · Fine6-10 · Fine11+ · Great

Boat ride

Sumida River cruise

child from ¥500

Forty minutes sitting down between Asakusa and Tokyo Bay. A rest that still counts as sightseeing.

Enjoys from 240 min – 1h15

0-2 · Fine3-5 · Great6-10 · Great11+ · Fine

Digital art museum

teamLab Planets

child from ¥1,500

You walk barefoot through knee-deep water. Strollers stay at the door and tickets are timed.

Enjoys from 41h30 – 2h30No strollers

0-2 · Tiring3-5 · Great6-10 · Great11+ · Great

Rooftop viewpoint

Shibuya Sky

child from ¥1,200

Open-air rooftop at 229 m above the Shibuya crossing. Under-6s free, daytime slots are cheaper.

Enjoys from 61h – 1h30

0-2 · Tiring3-5 · Fine6-10 · Great11+ · Great

Park

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

free under 16

Huge lawns in the middle of Shinjuku. Free for 15 and under. The place to let them run.

Enjoys from 11h – 2h

0-2 · Great3-5 · Great6-10 · Fine11+ · Fine

Theme park

Tokyo Disneyland

free under 4

A full day out, 15 minutes by train from Tokyo Station. Free for under-4s, queues are long.

Enjoys from 37h – 10hStroller OK

0-2 · Fine3-5 · Great6-10 · Great11+ · Great

Indoor theme park

Sanrio Puroland

child from ¥2,800

Hello Kitty's indoor park, good in any weather. Strollers are restricted on busy days.

Enjoys from 23h – 5hStroller in part

0-2 · Fine3-5 · Great6-10 · Fine11+ · Skip

Studio tour

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: The Making of Harry Potter

child from ¥4,000

Three to four hours of film sets on foot. Only worth it for children who know the films.

Enjoys from 73h – 4hStroller OK

0-2 · Tiring3-5 · Tiring6-10 · Great11+ · Great

Getting around

Child fares. On Tokyo Metro the child fare applies from age 6 to 11 and is half the adult fare. Rules for under-sixes differ by operator, so check before a long ride. The Tokyo Cruise boats, for example, carry one under-six free per adult.
Strollers on the subway. Tokyo Metro says it is working to give every station a step-free route from street to platform. It asks you to take the child out and fold the stroller on escalators, so use the lift instead. Allow extra time, because the lift is not always near your exit.
Avoid rush hour. Commuter hours on weekdays are the hard part of the system with a stroller. Start your day after the morning rush and aim to be back before the evening one. This is our advice, not an operator rule.

All transport notes

Itinerary

3 days in Tokyo with kids

Ueno: zoo and dinosaursUeno Zoo in the morning, the science museum after lunch.

Asakusa and the SkytreeSenso-ji early, then the Skytree and the aquarium below it.

Toyosu, Shinjuku and ShibuyateamLab Planets first thing, a park break, then Shibuya Sky.

Open the full plan

Tokyo with kids: common questions

Is Tokyo stroller friendly?

Mostly yes. The zoo, aquarium, museums and temple grounds are step-free or have lifts, and several places rent strollers. The exceptions are teamLab Planets, where strollers are left at the door, and Sanrio Puroland on busy days. Bring a carrier too.

How many days do you need in Tokyo with kids?

Three full days cover Ueno, Asakusa with the Skytree, and Shibuya with teamLab Planets at a child's pace. Add a fourth for Tokyo Disneyland or the Harry Potter studio tour. More than two stops a day is too much for under-sixes.

What is free for children in Tokyo?

More than you would expect. Ueno Zoo is free up to elementary school age, the National Museum of Nature and Science up to high school, and Shinjuku Gyoen for 15 and under. Senso-ji is free for everyone, and under-sixes go up the Skytree and Shibuya Sky free.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo with children?

Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons for walking. Summer is hot and humid, so plan indoor stops like the aquarium and museums for the middle of the day. Many sights, including the zoo, the science museum and Shinjuku Gyoen, close on Mondays.