Tokyo Family Travel Guide
Tokyo is one of the most exciting family destinations in the world. And with our comprehensive guides, planning your Tokyo family adventure will be a breeze!
Tokyo is one of the most exciting family destinations in the world. From world-famous attractions and unique neighbourhoods to incredible food, theme parks, and day trips, there’s something for every member of the family.
We’ve visited Tokyo multiple times, and it is one of our favourite places to travel as a family. These guides are based on our own experiences of exploring the city with kids. It doesn’t matter whether you’re planning your first trip to Japan or returning to discover more of the capital.
This guide brings together all of our best Tokyo travel advice, itineraries, attraction reviews, and practical planning tips, all in one place!
FIRST TIME IN TOKYO? START HERE
Planning your first trip to Tokyo can be overwhelming. Especially with kids!
There are dozens of neighbourhoods, world-class attractions, and one of the busiest transport systems in the world. But how do you know what’s worth your time and what’s just hype?
These guides will help you build an itinerary, decide how long to stay, and avoid some of the common mistakes that first-time visitors make:
10 Day Tokyo Family Itinerary
Top Attractions To Book With Klook
Best Time To Visit: Month-By-Month
Ultimate 5 Day Tokyo Itinerary
Tokyo Transport Guide
Mistakes Tourists Make in Japan
WHERE TO STAY IN TOKYO
Choosing where to stay in Tokyo is one of the most important decisions you’ll make before you even start your trip.
Over our multiple visits to the city we’ve stayed in several different areas, and learned that that best hotel depends on your budget, family size, and travel size.
I’ve listed comprehensive reviews of all of the hotels we’ve explored during our visits to Tokyo below:
Sheraton Grand Tokyo Bay Review
The 7 Best Hotels Near Tokyo Disney
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay Review
Pokemon Rooms at MIMARU Kinshicho
Where To Stay In Tokyo Bay With Kids
TOKYO NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDES
One of the things I love most about Tokyo is that every neighbourhood feels completely different. You can travel from the historic temples of Asakusa to the neon lights of Akihabara. the fashionable streets of Harajuku to the organised chaos of Shibuya.
These neighbourhood guides will help you to decide where to go, waht to do, and how to mak the most of each area you visit:
Akihabara with Kids
Harajuku with Kids
Odaiba with Kids
Asakusa with Kids
Shibuya with Kids
Ueno with Kids
TOKYO WITH KIDS
Tokyo is one of the most family-friendly cities we’ve ever visited. Despite its size, it’s remarkably safe, and packed full of attractions designed to appeal to kids. Whether you’re travelling with Pokemon fans or Sanrio fans, looking for themed cafes or quirky experiences, you’ll find it all here.
These guides are based on our own experiences exploring Tokyo as a family and are designed to help you plan a trip that works just as well for children as it does for adults!
Ultimate Guide to Japan With Kids
Pokemon Tokyo Experience Attractions
Best Theme Parks For Kids
Complete Tokyo Family Guide
Tokyo’s Best Themed Cafes
8 Reasons To Visit Japan With Kids
TOKYO ATTRACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Tokyo is home to some of Japan’s most popular attractions and family entertainment venues.
From immersive museums like TeamLabs to local theme parks like Yomiyuriland, plus indoor attractions and observation decks, there’s no shortage of exciting and memorable experiences in Tokyo.
We’ve reviewed some of Tokyo’s best attractions, helping you to choose the right options for you:
Harry Potter Studios
TeamLab Planets
Guide
Tokyo Skytree Deck
Red
Tokyo Tower
SEGA Joypolis Tokyo
Sanrio Purloland Guide
TOKYO DISNEY RESORT
No Disney family travel guide would be complete without mentioning Tokyo Disney Resort.
Home to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, it’s widely considered to be the best Disney destination in the world.
From park reviews to ride height guides, itineraries to buying tickets, we cover everything you need to know to make the most of your Tokyo Disney Resort experience:
Tokyo Disney Tickets Explained
Free Disney Ride Height Chart
How Many Disney Days Do You Need?
Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea?
Best Tokyo Disneyland Rides Guide
Best Tokyo DisneySea Rides Guide
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
They might not be the most exciting aspects to plan, but these practical guides will help you navigate Tokyo with confidence.
We cover transport, transfers, family travel tips, and everything else you really need to know for the smoothest possible Tokyo trip.
Tokyo Airport Transfers Guide
What to Pack For Japan Guide
Best Attractions To Book in Advance
Do You Need an eSim For Japan?
Travel Apps You Need Before Japan
Do You Really Need Cash in Japan?
DAY TRIPS FROM TOKYO
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