10 Day Tokyo Itinerary With Kids: Our Complete 2026 Family Itinerary
Tokyo is our favourite city in the world: and we’ve now spent more than 30 days exploring the city over several family trips ranging from 3 days to 2 weeks long. In our experience, it doesn’t matter how long your visit is, you’ll wish it was longer. On our last trip we spent 15 days in Tokyo, and there’s still so much more we want to see and do.
If you’re a city person, there’s no city better than Tokyo! Which I why I decided to put together this itinerary. This is the EXACT itinerary we would follow if we had 10 days in Tokyo with kids. We travel as a family of four with two boys (who were 5 and 8 on our first visit to Japan and are now 10 and 13). This is the perfect 10 day Tokyo itinerary with kids for families who want to go beyond the Tokyo highlight reel, and those taking their time to really explore the city.
✨MUM NOTE: This itinerary is completely flexible, so feel free to mix and match the days. If possible, schedule Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea and Sanrio Puroland on weekdays, and use the neighbourhood days at weekends.
Here’s our tried-and-tested,10 day Tokyo itinerary with kids of all ages.
Only have half this time? Our five-day Tokyo family itinerary covers the city’s essential highlights for first-time visitors:
👉 Ultimate 5-Day Tokyo Itinerary for Families (2026 Edition)
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At A Glance: 10 Day Tokyo Itinerary With Kids Planning Table
| DAY | AREA AND ACTIVITIES |
| DAY 1 | Harry Potter and Pokemon explorations |
| DAY 2 | Tokyo Tower |
| DAY 3 | Harajuku, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park and Shibuya |
| DAY 4 | Explore Odaiba and visit teamLab Planets digital art gallery |
| DAY 5 | Sanrio Puroland |
| DAY 6 | Tokyo Disneyland |
| DAY 7 | Tokyo DisneySea |
| DAY 8 | Explore the temples, museums, and zoos of Ueno, then the ‘nerd culture’ capital of Akihabara |
| DAY 9 | Day Trip to Mount Fuji |
| DAY 10 | Tokyo Skytree and Asakusa for the Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Sumo Club Dinner Show |
Is 10 Days Too Long in Tokyo?
We’ve spent 4 days, 10 days, and as many as 15 days in Tokyo at one time, and no visit has ever felt long enough. Especially because we’re travelling with children, which ca slow our pace down a little. Tokyo is an enormous city made up of distinctive neighbourhoods, and each has its own personality. That means that many of the best family attractions can easily fill a whole day.
We still haven’t run out of things we want to see and do in Tokyo. I think a 10 day trip will give you time to dedicate full days to attractions that appeal to kids like Tokyo Disneyland, or Sanrio Puroland, without sacrificing the most popular neighbourhoods that adults will want to visit such as Harajuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ueno and Akihabara.
A 10 day Tokyo itinerary with kids gives you more time to explore Tokyo at a more manageable pace as a family. You won’t need to drag tired kids across the city to squeeze in several major attractions in one day, and you can build in slower mornings, breaks, and down time when you need it.
If you’re visiting Tokyo as part of a wider trip around Japan, you might prefer our 5 day Tokyo itinerary for families. But if you have the time and want to explore beyond the basics of the city, 10 days is an excellent time to stay.
Day 1 – Warner Bros Harry Potter Studios Tour, Tokyo Character Street, and Pokemon Cafe
We’re kicking off our 10 day Tokyo Itinerary with kids with a jam-packed day that has the kids in mind! For our very first activity on our first day in Tokyo, try the Warner Bros Studio Tour, the making of Harry Potter. Our youngest is Harry Potter crazy, so this was an incredible experience for him.
The kids have been to the Warner Bros London Studio Tour before, but Tokyo’s version still completely blew them away. It’s bigger, newer, and even more interactive, making it the perfect stop for families, film fans, or anyone who ever wished they could step inside the Great Hall.
🧙♂️ Read our full review: Harry Potter Studios Tour Tokyo: Is It Worth It?
We arrived at the Studios at 10am (when you book your tickets, you have to choose a timed entry slot) and stayed there until around 3pm. This gave us plenty of time to see everything at our leisure.
From here, we headed back to our hotel, a metro route that saw us pass through Tokyo Station. So we used this as the perfect opportunity to hop off the train and visit Tokyo Character Street, which is located in the station. This is the perfect place to shop if you have an interest in any Japanese pop culture characters like Sanrio, Ghibli, or Pokemon.
Tokyo Character Street is also home to Tokyo’s newest Pokemon store: The Tokyo Station Pokemon Store is home to exclusive merchandise, and has a lot of great stock for such a compact space.
MUM TIP – I won’t add links to every activity, as it makes things too busy and hard to read, but I recommend booking all of these activities with KLOOK to save time and money.
🎁 Use my code THATMUMTRAVEL5KLOOK for a 5% discount on all Klook activities, which is a great way to save extra money for my favourite Tokyo activity…shopping!
Continuing the Pokemon theme (our boys are Pokemon crazy!) you’re just a short walk to the Pokémon Centre DX and the Pokémon Cafe. This is both a huge shopping opportunity and a themed cafe that is one of Tokyo’s biggest and main attractions for Pokemon fans.
The food is themed, the decor of the restaurant is excellent, and you’ll see Pikachu come out and do a dance mid-meal. My boys have been twice, and they’re still keen to go back for a third time on our next trip. It’s worth noting that getting a reservation is very difficult, and you will need to secure your spot 30 days in advance.
🐭 Check out my tips for how to book the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo here
Day 2 – Tokyo Tower, Red Tokyo Tower, and Zojoji Temple
For day two, we headed to the Tokyo Tower and surrounding area, which is a wonderful place to really appreciate the scale of the city. Here you can climb to the top of the Tokyo Tower (There are two levels with two different ticket prices, but I recommend going all the way to the top for the best views.
🗼 Read our experience of going to the top of the Tokyo Tower here.
We also went to Red Tokyo Tower, which is right inside the base of Tokyo Tower. Red Tokyo Tower is Japan’s largest e-sports and entertainment park, and it’s spread over 3 floors of the famous Tokyo Tower. This incredible attraction is worth visiting for the change to try your hand at robot fighting alone.
🤖 Read Tokyo Tower Review: Why This Is a Fun, Futuristic Attraction in Tokyo
Finally, if you’re looking for a little injection of culture, or a moment of tranquility, you will find the Zojo-Ji Temple right behind the Tokyo Tower. The Zojo-Ji temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple that was founded in 1393 and it’s only around a 5 minute walk from the Tokyo Tower, so well worth exploring as part of your visit.
🎎 We wrote a full review, Exploring the Zojo-Ji Temple in Tokyo with Kids
MUM TIP – I won’t add links to every activity, as it makes things too busy and hard to read, but I recommend booking all of these activities with KLOOK to save time and money.
🎁 Use my code THATMUMTRAVEL5KLOOK for a 5% discount on all Klook activities, which is a great way to save extra money for my favourite Tokyo activity…shopping!
Day 3 – Harajuku, Meji Jingu Shrine, and Shibuya
Day Three is a dream day for kids who love all things pop-culture, and youth culture in Japan! Start your day in Harajuku: The earlier you get there, the quieter it will be. If you don’t like crowds, try to avoid visiting at the weekend.
Activities in Harajuku include animal cafes, arcades and gachapon centres, fun rainbow food, and so much more!
🧁Check out Harajuku For Kids: The Best Things To Do For The Whole Family!
Right behind Harajuku, you’ll find the Meiji Jingu Shrine and Yoyogi Park. This is worth visiting for a myriad of reasons: firstly, because it’s a significant and beautiful shrine. Secondly, because it’s surrounded by woodland, making it the perfect place for kids to run and let off steam.
🎍 Visiting the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo: A Fascinating History Lesson
Finally, make your way to Shibuya. You can actually walk to Shibuya from Harajuku in around 15 minutes, so there’s no need to hop on public transport, because it’s a really fun walk!
You can’t visit Tokyo without walking across the famous Shibuya Crossing, but this area doesn’t need a whole day in its own right unless you plan to do a lot of shopping. Instead, we spent the late afternoon and evening here, stopping for dinner and doing a little shopping. Shibuya looks great lit up at night, so in my opinion this is a great time to visit.
Day 4 – teamLab Planets and Exploring Odaiba
Day 4 of our 10 Day Tokyo Itinerary with kids has a slightly slower pace. Start your day in teamLab Planets. This is such a great place for adults and kids alike: an immersive art gallery where you can climb, slide, touch and explore to your hearts content. This was a great place for the boys to let off steam and enjoy active, interactive activities, but it’s also beautiful and significant from an adults perspective.
👉 Read our full review of TeamLabs Planets here (including what to see and how to book)
Because teamLabs is such a popular attraction, I recommend getting the earliest possible slot here so that you can beat the crowds, and enjoy as many of the attractions as possible without it being too overwhelming.
From teamLab Planets you’ll head to Odaiba. This is a really easy journey: hop on the Yurikamome Line from Shin-toyyosu Station. This train ride is a fun experience in its own right, because the Yurikamome Line famously operates a driverless train system, meaning the front car has full look-out windows and you can get incredible views of the skyline as you travel. Our boys loving get the front seats for this journey!
Odaiba is one of the best places to explore in Tokyo if you’re travelling with kids, because there’s such an enormous range of things to see and do here, and on a great range of budgets too. You can see Tokyo’s own version of the Statue of Liberty or a Giant moving Gundam statue without spending a penny. Alternatively, you can visit the Sega Joypolis Centre, wander around the Unko Museum (a museum dedicated to poop), take a boat ride around Tokyo Bay, or shop in one of the huge Odaiba malls.
👉 Read my guide to One Day in Odaiba With Kids: The Ultimate One Day Itinerary For Families
We visited Joypolis, which is a cross between an arcade and an indoor theme park, and which my boys LOVED. We then headed to see the giant Gundam statue, did a little shopping, and had a delicious steak dinner with views over the bay.
Day 5 – Sanrio Puroland
Now I’m aware this might not be a stand out day for everyone, but I have loved Hello Kitty since I was a kid, so the chance to explore the home of Hello Kitty was a real bucket list moment for me.
Sanrio Puroland isn’t actually located in Tokyo (although that’s where most people visit the park from). It’s located in Tama City and getting there will take around between 30 minutes – 1 hour from Tokyo, depending on where in the city you’re based. But with outstanding decor, cute shops, a couple of trippy rides, and some of my favourite themed food, it’s worth taking the trip for.
🎆 Check out my Sanrio Puroland Practical Guide. The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Sanrio Puroland in 2025
You’ll notice that I haven’t included an evening activity here: After your day at Sanrio Puroland, grab dinner and relax (we actually got McDonalds to take away, then the boys ate it on their beds while we all watched a movie, which they loved!) The reason? You have a very early start to hit Disneyland tomorrow, so now is the time to rest!
Day 6 – Tokyo Disneyland
We LOVE the Tokyo Disney Parks, so we spent one day in each park and we have NO REGRETS. If we had longer, we would have booked in another Disney Day because it’s such a highlight for our boys. If you have a little less time or you’re not interested in theme parks, you could cut a day out.
Highlights of Tokyo Disneyland not to miss include eating the Alien Mochi, riding Splash Mountain and the Beauty and the Beast ride, and watching the Electric Light Parade.
📅 How Many Days Do You Need for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea? Check this article to find out!
Day 7 – Tokyo DisneySea
Choosing your favourite Tokyo Disney Park is tricky: I think it’s Tokyo DisneySea, Mike thinks it’s Tokyo Disneyland. Even the boys have opposing opinions!
Allocate whole days for your Disney days, and stay in the park from opening to close to really make the most of, and take advantage of, your time immersed in the magic. Don’t miss the change to meet Duffy Bear, the unique Tower of Terror, and take a boat ride around Mount Prometheus during your time in Tokyo Disney Sea.
🎢 These are the 7 Best Rides in Tokyo DisneySea: Read this so you don’t miss out!
NOTE: This is a theme-park-heavy itinerary because we’re travelling with two boys that love theme parks. If your family is less interested in theme parks then replace Sanrio Puroland and one of the Disney parks with Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, or more quiet neighbourhood explorations. I also recommend putting a lighter sightseeing day between Puroland and the Disney parks if you’re travelling with vry small children who might get tired and burnt out by so much activity in a relatively short burst!
Day 8 – Explore Ueno and Akihabara
Day 8 might well have been our family favourite day, because it had a little bit of something for everyone! We started by heading to Ueno Park, where we explored the shrines and temples, and took photos under the many cherry blossom trees.
Our next stop was Ueno Zoo (a destination I know can be controversial) which we visited because the zoo was home to two pandas. Unfortunately, there are no longer any pandas at Ueno Zoo, as they have been returned to China.
🐼 Ueno Zoo Tokyo Guide (2026): Is It Still Worth Visiting Without The Pandas?
Even if you don’t visit the zoo, there’s still so much to see and in Ueno, and it’s a family-friendly area that’s well worth visiting. We loved Ameyoko Shopping Street (one of the most famous shopping streets in Tokyo) and had a late lunch of delicious street food here.
👉 Ueno Zoo Tokyo Guide (2026): Is It Still Worth Visiting Without The Pandas?
After a morning in Ueno take the short journey to Akihabara. My boys LOVE Akihabara! If your kids love manga, collect Pokemon cards, or have any interest in pop culture then this is the place to be! The boys shopped for hours, checking our vintage and modern Pokemon cards.
Often called “Akihabara Electric Town”, Akihabara is a sensory overload in the best possible way. It’s everything you imagine a place called Electric Town to be! Think Neon Lights, tall buildings stacked high with anime stores, arcades blasting musics, and so many shops dedicated to collectibles I didn’t even know existed. You’ll want to spend the rest of your day, and probably your evening, exploring this awesome neighbourhood.
👉 Things To Do in Akihabara With Kids (And Pokemon Fans!)
Day 9 – Take a Day Trip To Mount Fuji
One of the biggest questions people ask when planning a Japan itinerary is whether you can realistically visit Mount Fuji as a day trip from Tokyo. A Mount Fuji day trip is one of the most popular day trips sold to tourists in Tokyo and honestly? We’re so glad that we’ve had the chance to see this spectacular mountain.
We booked the Mount Fuji Classic Day Tour: Mount Fuji 5th Station, Arakurayama Park, Lawson, Matcha Experience & Oshino Hakkai through Klook. It combines many of Mount Fuji’s most famous viewpoints into one full-day itinerary, departing from central Tokyo
You can read our full review here:
👉 Mount Fuji Day Trip Review: Is It Worth It? Which Trip Should You Choose?
Day 10 – The Tokyo SkyTree And Asakusa
We try to think geographically when we’re planning our travel itineraries, because noone wants to spend half their day getting from one end of the city to the other on the metro. That’s why we visited Asakusa and the Tokyo SkyTree in one day: they’re just a couple of stops apart (or we opted to walk between the two).
Start your day at the Tokyo Skytree. This is an incredible observation deck, and if you plump for the premium tickets you can go to the Tembo Galleria, which sits 450 metres above the ground. This is the highest tower point in the world, and you access this via a unique spiral walkway experience. It’s an amazing experience, and really shows the scale of the city.
The Skytree Town area underneath the Tower is also a wonderful spot to explore, featuring big brands, local products, restaurants, and a Pokemon Center with exclusive Tokyo Skytree merchandise. I recommend allowing a couple of hours for exploring Skytree Town after you’ve been to the top of the Skytree itself.
Read our full review of the Tokyo Skytree:
👉Tokyo Skytree Tickets: Is It Worth It With Kids And How To Book (2026 Guide)
From the Skytree, head to Asakusa. You can take the Tobu Skytree Line and it’s an easy, direct route between the two destinations.
There’s so much to do in Asakusa, but your first stop should be the Sensoji Temple. The Sensoji Temple is Tokyo’s oldest and most famous temple. Its history date backs to 645 AD. Because it’s such a popular tourist attraction, I recommend getting to the Sensoji Temple early in the day: the earlier the better! There are also so many great restaurants around here: I recommend checking out The Wagyu Brothers if you like burgers: not only was their wagyu burger the best burger I’ve ever had in Japan, it was the best burger I’ve ever had anywhere!
👉 Asakusa With Kids: The Complete Family Guide to Tokyo’s Most Traditional Neighbourhood
But the best way to eat in Asakusa is to book the Asakusa Sumo Club! This was genuinely the best night of our whole trip, and I couldn’t recommend this more. The Asakusa Sumo Dinner Show is a live entertainment experience in Tokyo where you can:
- Watch real sumo demonstrations. Two ex-professional sumo wrestlers will show you their daily training routines and then take you through several bouts against each other.
- Learn about the traditions and rules of sumo. From the throwing of the salt to the rituals in the ring, we learnt so much about sumo without even realising because we were so busy laughing at the sumos, who are almost like comedians with their timing and mannerisms.
- Watch a traditional meiko dance. This is how the show begins, and it really sets the tone for the whole thing. When she was dancing, it was the only time during the whole show that the room was compeletely silent. I was completely mesmerised!
- Enjoy a Japanese meal during the show. This is a traditional chanko hot pot (the dish sumo wrestlers eat everyday) and the food at the show is unlimited, so you can order as much as you like.
- At the end of the show you can even take part in the action. This was the best and funniest bit. Then after this, you could have your photo taken with the sumos, and were gifted the photo in your free goodie bag to take home.
Check out our full review here:
👉 Asakusa Sumo Club Show Review (2026): Is It Worth It?
What Should You Book in Advance?
Tokyo is a city that rewards forward planning, and many attractions need to be booked in advance in order to guarentee that you’ll get tickets for the date and time slots that best suit you. To make this as easy and straightforward as possible, I’ve put together a full list of everything on this itinerary that needs booking in advance and when to make those bookings:
| ATTRACTION | BOOKING WINDOW | BOOKING LINK |
| Warner Bros Studio Tour World of Harry Potter | Tickets released on the first of the month for 3 MONTHS ahead | Book here |
| teamLab Planets | Can be purchased 2 MONTHS in advance | Book here |
| Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea | Tickets released 2 MONTHS in advance. | Book here |
| Sanrio Puroland | Can be purchased up to 11 MONTHS in advance | Book here |
| Tokyo SkyTree | Can be purchased 1 MONTH in advance | Book here |
| Mount Fuji Day Tour | Can be booked up to 12 MONTHS in advance | Book here |
| Red Tokyo Tower | Can be booked up to 2 MONTHS in advance | Book here |
| Tokyo Tower | Can be booked up to 3 MONTHS in advance | Book here |
| Asakusa Sumo Club | Can be booked up to 3 MONTHS in advance | Book here |
Practical Information
Getting to Tokyo
Most international visitors arrive via either Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita Airport (NRT). Haneda is closer to central Tokyo and ideal for families arriving with children because the transfer is shorter and far less tiring after a long flight.
But realistically (if you’re anything like us) the airport you land into will depend on flight prices as well as availability.
🚕 Tokyo Airport Transfers: A Complete Guide to Getting from Narita and Haneda Airports to Tokyo
The above link will cover ALL your transfer options, so it’s well worth reading. If you’re arriving at Narita, the easiest and most comfortable way to get into the city is to pre-book an airport transfer. We used Klook’s Narita Airport Transfer service on our last visit — it saved us the hassle of navigating trains with luggage after a long flight and was a great price. Don’t forget my code THATMUMTRAVEL5KLOOK for an extra discount.
Getting Around Tokyo
Tokyo’s transport network is one of the best in the world, and it’s easy to navigate once you get used to it. The Tokyo Metro and JR lines cover almost every corner of the city, and trains are incredibly punctual and clean.
If you plan to use public transport frequently, it’s worth getting a Suica or Pasmo card You can use these on trains, buses, and even in convenience stores. We wouldn’t be without our Suica cards in Japan: the boys have their own too, and kids cards mean that kids can travel for a discounted rate. it’s worth noting that discounted children’s cards have to be arranged in person, and you can’t get one without using proof of age (we used the boy’s passports)
Staying Connected
Having data on your phone is a must in Tokyo for maps, translation, and booking tickets on the go. We recommend using an eSIM so you can connect the moment you land.
I personally use Sim Local eSIMs (order yours here), which have great coverage and no roaming fees. They also offer a 5% discount for my readers with code THATMUMTRAVEL — it’s what we’ll be using again on our next Japan trip.
Money in Tokyo
Japan is becoming more card-friendly, but cash is still important, especially for smaller shops, temples, and local eateries.
ATMs that accept international cards can be found in 7-Eleven and Japan Post offices. If you’d like a detailed guide, see my post: Do You Need Cash in Japan? A Guide for First Time Travellers.
Why 10 Days in Tokyo is Worth It
I know that 10 days in Tokyo may seem like too long for some travellers (and if you’re planning a shorter trip to Tokyo then you can read my 5 day Tokyo itinerary here). But it’s such a huge city, and one packed full of so many things to see and do, that even 10 days might not be enough.
I think 10 days is the perfect amount of time to spend in Tokyo: enough time for all the main attractions without burning out!
Are you visiting Tokyo soon? How long as you staying in the city for? I’d love to hear about your plans!
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This is super useful, we are just booking flights to head to Japan.
Do you have any recommendations for where to stay in Tokyo?
Thank you.