Fantasy-Like Places All Across Japan! Let Your Inner Child Have Fun

3. Shizuoka - Izu Teddy Bear Museum

From: Visit The Dreamlike World Of Izu Teddy Bear Museum, In Shizuoka

While Shizuoka prefecture may be best known for Mt Fuji, it's also home to some of Japan's most popular resort towns. In fact, the Izu Kogen area is full of activities and museums meant to entertain people of all ages.

From: Visit The Dreamlike World Of Izu Teddy Bear Museum, In Shizuoka

At the Izu Teddy Bear Museum in Ito, Shizuoka, everything from the European-style garden to the red brick structure of the museum has been designed to draw its visitors into the world of teddy bears. From life size bears that greet you at the door, to historical teddies and modern counterparts, this museum is a great place to relax and learn all about these lovable companions.

The Izu Teddy Bear Museum is just under a ten minute walk from Izukogen Station, which is on the Izu Kyuko Line. The Ito area can be reached from Tokyo Station via either the Tokaido Kodama shinkansen (Tokyo to Atami, about 45 minutes), or via Limited Express Super View Odoriko train (Tokyo to Izukogen, about two hours). For more about this museum and access information, take a look at Visit The Dreamlike World Of Izu Teddy Bear Museum, In Shizuoka.

4. Tokyo - The Ghibli Museum

From: Going Back to Childhood - A Visit to the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Of course, no list of fantastical places in Japan could be complete without mentioning the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, in Tokyo. The animated films produced by Studio Ghibli are internationally loved by people of all ages, and as such, the Ghibli Museum is one of the most visited places in Tokyo for fans of modern Japanese culture.

From: Going Back to Childhood - A Visit to the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Visitors here are quickly drawn into the world of these animated films, through structures and features painted in Ghibli-toned colors, and plenty of other familiar sights, including Totoro waiting to greet you at the entrance.

The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka can be reached after a fifteen minute walk along the Tamagawa josui aqueduct, as it is located within Inokashira Park. If you would like to see more about the Ghibli museum, please take a look at Going Back to Childhood - A Visit to the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka.

5. Hokkaido - Shiroi Koibito Park

From: Jump Into A Fairytale World: Shiroi Koibito Park, Sapporo

Have you ever heard of Shiroi Koibito? Shiroi Koibito are actually one of Hokkaido’s most famous sweets; they are a light sandwich cookie with a rich, white chocolate filling. Having gained popularity with international travelers, these sweets are becoming one of the must have items for travelers in Japan's northernmost prefecture.

But did you know that there is also a Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido too? Actually, this park is divided into two areas: a factory tour zone, where you can learn how these sweets are made, and a large outdoor amusement park.

From: Jump Into A Fairytale World: Shiroi Koibito Park, Sapporo

One part of the park that is especially popular with kids are these miniature cottages. Known as Gulliver houses, here you will feel like a giant as you crouch down to enter the house, and marvel at the adorable, fairy tale scenes that play out inside.

The Shiroi Koibito Park is a seven minute walk away from Miyanosawa Station on the Sapporo Subway Tozai Line. For more about this park and to reserve tickets in the factory tour, check out Jump Into A Fairytale World: Shiroi Koibito Park, Sapporo.

Whether you are traveling with children or are a kid at heart, these five locations are sure to both thrill and enchant. Why not head out and see a fairy tale fantasy land during your trip to Japan?