There are many outstanding indoor playgrounds and play centers in Tokyo. Whether a preschool child or an older child, they all can find a suitable play area.
As a parent that often bring kids to play in Tokyo, I organize 10 indoor children’s play parks which are very worth to play, and hope this can help you easily to plan a parent-child trip.
1. Asobōno!
If only recommend one indoor play centre in Tokyo, I will recommend the Asobōno! First. This play center has a huge area, a clear partition, and it also has a ball pool, a role-playing area, a building block area, a sports area and other rich equipment, so it is a first choice for many families in Tokyo.
Children favorite the large ball pool and a simulated supermarket, and the parents will like its clean and tidy environment. Although it has many people on the weekends, but its overall experience is very worth.
Address: 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004 Japan
Website: https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/asobono/
Opening time:
Monday-Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday-Sunday: 9:30-19:00
Cost: About950-1,200 yen/hour(children), adult about 950 yen
2. KidZania
The KidZania is one of the most special children’s career experience parks in Tokyo. This play center not like a traditional indoor playground, but like a children’s city, children can experience a doctor, a firefighter, a pilot, a police officer, and other careers.
The overall play area is full of interactive experience and very suitable for children aged 4 and older, so it is fun and has educational meaning.
Address: Japan〒135-8614 Tokyo, Koto City, Toyosu, 2 Chome−4−9 3F アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲1 ノースポート
Website: https://www.kidzania.jp/
Opening time:
Monday-Sunday: 9:00-15:00 and 16:00-21:00
Cost: About 3,500-5,500 yen/people
3. LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER Tokyo
If your children like LEGO, this play center is a good play space. The overall play center is full of LEGO elements, it has a building block area, mini Tokyo model, small playground facilities, and a 4D cinema.
The most appeal thing is its urban landscape in Tokyo is created from millions of Lego building blocks, so many kids can play for a long time in this play center.
Address: Japan〒135-0091 Tokyo, Minato City, Daiba, 1 Chome−6−1 デックス東京ビーチアイランドモール 3階
Website: https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/tokyo/
Opening time:
Monday-Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-19:00
Cost: About 2,200-3,500 yen/people
4. Chikyuu no niwa
This play center is a very popular new indoor playground in recent years, and it takes the natural exploration as the theme. The overall play area combines climbing, sensory experiences, and interactive games to let kids learn the natural knowledge when playing.
This play center is located inside the Tokyo Skytree Shopping Mall, so the transportation is very convenient.
Address: Japan〒131-0045 Tokyo, Sumida City, Oshiage, 1 Chome−1−2 東京ソラマチ East Yard 5F
Website: https://www.fantasy.co.jp/chikyunoniwa/
Opening time:
Monday-Sunday: 10:00-21:00
Cost: About 700-1,500 yen
5. Playground Shibuya Kids
This is small play center which is many local families recommended, so very suitable for 0-5 years old kids. Although it area is not too big, but its environment is very clean, and the staff is also very friendly.
Its sand pit, inflation facilities, and role-playing area are very popular for kids, and its geographical position is good, so when you shopping in the Shibuya, you can bring kids to play easily in this play center.
Address: Japan〒150-0045 Tokyo, Shibuya, Shinsencho, 18−11 Shibuya 9F
Website: https://playground4kids.co.jp/
Opening time:
Monday-Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00
Cost: About 1,000-1,500 yen/hour
6. Little Planet Diver City Tokyo Plaza
The Little Planet take digital technology and children's entertainment together. This play center uses the AR and interactive projection technology, let kids join in various games through their body actions.
For kids who like technology and interactive experiences, this play center is full of surprise, so it is also one of the most future indoor playgrounds in Tokyo.
Address: Tokyo Plaza, Diver City +, ５F, 1 Chome-1-10 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064 Japan
Website: https://litpla.com/space/litpla_divercity_tokyo/
Opening time:
Monday-Friday: 11:00-20:00
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30-21:00
Cost: About 1,400-2,400 yen
7. PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE
This creative play centre is famous of a picture book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” as the theme. This play center is colorful and rich, and it has a strong artistic atmosphere which is very suitable for young kids.
Many parent-child activities all around the picture book and artistic creation to develop, so it is an ideal place to train children’s creativity.
Address: 二子玉川ライズ・ショッピングセンタ Town Front, 2 Chome-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0094 Japan
Website: https://playec.jp/
Opening time:
Monday-Sunday: 10:00-20:00
Cost: About 1,500-2,500 yen
8. KEIO RAIL-LAND, HINO CITY
For kids who like trains, this play center truly is a dreamy play park. Children can visit the train model, driving simulator, and actual vehicle cabin for a close distance.
Although it is far from the center of Tokyo, but rich railway-themed experiences will let many families come for a trip.
Address: Japan〒191-0042 Tokyo, Hino, Hodokubo, 3 Chome−３６−39
Website: https://www.keio-rail-land.jp/
Opening time:
Monday-Tuesday: 9:30-17:30
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday-Sunday: 9:30-17:30
Cost: About 400-500 yen
9. Belbel Park SHINJUKU
This play center is located in the core area of Shinjuku, and it is a modern play area which is combining parent-child relaxing activities and children's entertainment. This play center has many large climbing equipment, slides, and soft play equipment.
For families who are shopping or looking around in Shinjuku, this play center is a very convenient indoor place to bring kids to play.
Address: Japan〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−3−16 Pasela Resorts Shinjuku Main Branch１Ｆ
Website: https://www.pasela.co.jp/mamakai/beruberu-park/shop/shinjuku/
Opening time:
Monday-Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-20:00
Cost: About 800-1,500 yen
10. Kodomo Tamahimeden
This play center is one of the most distinctive children's play centers in Tokyo, and it takes traditional children’s culture and parent-child interactions as the feature. Different from the large commercial playgrounds, this play center has a more warm atmosphere.
So this play center is very suitable for families who like a quiet environment and hope to accompany kids to explore and learn together.
Address: 5 Chome-19-15 Arakawa, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0002 Japan
Website: https://tamahime-tokyo.jp/
Opening time:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-17:00
Cost: About 500–1,200 yen
If you are finding an indoor playground in Tokyo which is very worth to experience, so the above 10 play centers are truly worth to add to your trip list. From the KidZania with rich career experiences, to the Little Planet with full of a technological vibe, and to the Playground Shibuya Kids which is suitable for young kids, every play center all has a special charm.
Whether a rainy trip, a parent-child trip, or a relaxing on the weekends, these good play areas all can let kids freely play to get full of happy memory.
