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5 Family-Friendly Day Trips from Tokyo

Mobi • Apr 28, 2021

Tokyo is filled with places to go to and things to see. Within Tokyo itself, you have the opportunity to experience multiple cultures in just one day. Choosing a destination out of the many options you have may be easy, but you’re options might be limited if you want to take the family out on a nice day trip. Here we have compiled a short list of fun day trip ideas for families.

Odaiba

Odaiba is a high-tech entertainment area that is built on an artificial island (a.k.a. reclaimed land). Accessed either using the Rainbow Bridge, which is a sight to see in itself, or the Yurikamome train, these are some of the facilities and attractions you can enjoy:

DiverCity Tokyo Plaza Mall
a life-size Gundam figure, standing at almost 20 meters (over 60 feet)
VenusFort (a mall themed after Venus de Milo)

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So, there are many things to do to make great memories with your kids. There is also a Ferris wheel nearby that offers a fantastic view of Odaiba and Tokyo, especially at night. You'll want to make it a full-day trip, as you can definitely find new things as you walk and wander around.

Takeshita Doori (竹下通り)

Takeshita Doori is a one-of-a-kind place filled with the most extreme of Japanese culture. Found just out of the Harujuku train station, this street is filled with small stores selling a variety of Anime culture items, rainbow cotton candy, and other colorful merchandise. This might also be a good place to get souvenirs for your friends and relatives back home - perhaps bring them back a cute anime keychain. The things you can find on this street will surprise you every time you go, and will never disappoint as the backdrop for a great family photo in Tokyo.

Shibuya Crossing

The Shibuya Crossing might be one of the most well-known locations in Tokyo. It is a not-to-be-missed experience to walk through the crowded Shibuya Crossing while you're in Tokyo. And while the Shibuya crossing is the primary reason for going, there are many more reasons to stay. In the Shibuya crossing area, there are thousands of shops, from restaurants to clothing stores and everything in between. You can wander off in any direction and find something new and exciting to do. A great place for an outing with the kids!

Animal Café

Animal Cafés are cafés that offer interaction with animals as part of your visit. They are something like a mix between a coffee shop and a petting zoo as you are able to interact with critters while enjoying your coffee. Each café usually features a specific animal species like rabbits, pigs, dogs, canaries, hedgehogs, owls and more, that are there to accompany you while you stay. Cats seem to be the most popular of all the animals. I personally recommend this cute experience especially for families without pets that want to enjoy time with fur babies in a relaxing environment.

Asakusa: Senjoji Temple

Asakusa is one of the oldest areas in Tokyo and its general form has been maintained over the years. There is sharp contrast to its modern counter-parts downtown, like Shibuya and Harajuku. With its traditional Japanese buildings and rickshaws waiting for you outside the station, you will be mezmorized by scenery and its throwback to Japanese culture of yesteryear.

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