7 Child Friendly Places in Tokyo for Golden Week 2024

In 2024, Golden Week starts on April 27 (Saturday) and ends on May 6 (Monday). By taking a paid leave from April 30 to May 2, some people can enjoy a 10-day vacation.

While crowds will be everywhere during this period, parents will want to visit places their children can enjoy. It would be great if parents could also enjoy themselves!

This article features seven child-friendly locations in Tokyo that should be fairly easy to visit during Golden Week.

Child-Friendly Spots in Tokyo

1. teamLab Borderless
2. Compass
3. Tsukiji Crep
4. Yoyogi Pony Park
5. Gasutenani
6. The Campus
7. Chikyu no Niwa

teamLab Borderless

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If you wish to enjoy interactive art with your children, consider visiting teamLab Borderless, a digital art museum operated by teamLab located in Azabudai Hills.

Children will be fascinated by the fantastic world without boundaries created by teamLab! They will surely walk around the dimly lit exhibition spaces and satisfy their curiosity.

teamLab Borderless
Address: Tokyo, Minato, Azabudai 1-2-4, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, Basement 1
Admission:
3,800 yen and up (Adults)
2,800 yen (High school and junior high school students)
1,500 yen (4 to 12 years old children)
*There is no admission for children under three years old.
Official Website: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/borderless-azabudai/

teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills

〒106-0041 azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1F, 1−2−4 Azabudai, Minato-k...

Compass

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Compass, located inside the National Museum of Nature and Science, is a facility where families can play, read, draw, and make handicrafts.

There are various workshops in a space filled with stuffed animals.

Since the playing time is limited to 45 minutes, it should not be crowded. Admission is moderately priced at 300 yen.

Compass
Address: Tokyo, Taito, Ueno Koen 7-20
National Museum of Nature and Science (NMNS) Admission: 630 yen (university students to adults)
*Admission is free for children up to high school age and people over 65 to the permanent exhibitions.
Compass Admission: 300 yen
*1 While there is no admission for infants up to 1 year of age, a reservation will be required.
*2 Please note that visitors must first purchase tickets to NMNS.
Official Website: https://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/learning/compass/

Tsukiji Crep

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A change of clothes will be needed at Tsukiji Crep, where children can experience art. They can use the whole facility as a canvas and draw to their heart's content.

There is also space for changing diapers, nursing, and showers to wash off the paint. This facility offers an opportunity to nurture your child's artistic sensibility.

Tsukiji Crep
Address: Tokyo, Chuo, Tsukiji 3-12-5, Tsukiji Koyama Building, Basement 1
Admission: 2,000 yen and up
Official Website: https://crep-art.com/ (Japanese)

Yoyogi Pony Park

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From Sangubashi Station (Odakyu Line), it is a 2-minute walk to Yoyogi Pony Park.

Elementary school students who are at least 85 centimeters tall and don't need a backrest to sit can enjoy riding a pony drawn by a guide.

Additionally, all visitors can participate in brushing the horses. Those who bring carrots are allowed to feed them as well.

All the activities mentioned above are free. On Thursdays, parents can try the pony ride with their children. This is the perfect place to spend precious time with kids.

Yoyogi Pony Park
Address: Tokyo, Shibuya, Yoyogi Kamizono 4-1
Admission: Free
Official Website: http://www.tokyo-rc.or.jp/pony/pony.html (Japanese)

Gasutenani

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From Toyosu Station, it is a 6-minute walk to Gasutenani, where visitors can learn about natural gas while having fun. Admission, along with the parking fee, is free.

They can also learn about various topics, such as disaster prevention, energy, and environmental problems. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun and learn simultaneously.

The facility is designed in a spacious style, with a lawn-covered rooftop garden. Since Lalaport Toyosu is located nearby, visitors can spend an entire day in the area.

Gasutenani
Address: Tokyo, Koto, Toyosu 6-1-1
Admission: Free
Official Website: https://www.gas-kagakukan.com/ (Japanese)

The Campus

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The Campus, located at Kokuyo's stationery corporation office, is a developmental facility.

Along with a workspace, a shop, cafe, and terrace are open to the public, making it easier for families to visit.

There is a space for drawing and another space with a piano, so children will not become tired. They can also enjoy complimentary drinks at the cafe.

If you want to take a break and enjoy a stylish atmosphere, this is the place to go.

The Campus
Address: Tokyo, Minato, Konan 1-8-35, Kokuyo Tokyo Shinagawa Office
Official Website: https://the-campus.net/ (Japanese)

Chikyu no Niwa

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Chikyu no Niwa is an indoor playground, with motifs of the earth (chikyu) everywhere.

The facility is divided into various areas, with playing equipment and a sandbox. The playground is open to children up to 12 years of age. There is also an exclusive area for infants under two years of age.

This is a place for parents who want to put a smile on their children's faces. The best time may be on weekday afternoons when it is not so crowded.

Chikyu no Niwa
Address: Tokyo, Sumida, Oshiage 1-2-5, Tokyo Solamachi East Yard, Fifth Floor
Admission: Please check the official website.
Official Website: https://www.fantasy.co.jp/chikyunoniwa/tokyosalamachi/ (Japanese)

Enjoy Japan's Golden Week

It is essential to plan ahead if you truly want to enjoy Golden Week. For some, this year's long vacation may be an opportunity to try something new!

Please use this article as a guide and make an itinerary for the upcoming holiday.