Region: Asia
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Admission is 1,200 JPY (~$8 USD) for adults, 500 JPY (~$3.50) for children ages 3-11, and free for kids under 3. Open daily 10am-5:30pm (last entry 5pm), closed Wednesdays. The steam locomotive roundhouse is the unmissable highlight — kids can watch real turntable demonstrations on select days. Skip the documentary films on the upper floor…
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Nishiki Market is a narrow 400-meter covered arcade open roughly 9am-6pm daily; arrive by 10am on weekdays for the best experience. Food stalls sell skewers, tamagoyaki, and fresh mochi for 100-400 JPY (~$0.70-$2.75) each — a great low-cost way to graze with kids. Strollers are extremely difficult to maneuver in the narrow lanes; use a…
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Entry to the shrine and the iconic orange torii gate tunnels is completely free and open 24 hours. With young children, walk only the first 20-30 minutes up to Senbon Torii — the full summit hike is 2+ hours with steep, uneven stone steps. Strollers can handle the main entrance plaza but must be left…
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This working film studio turned theme park charges 2,400 JPY (~$16.50) for adults and 1,200 JPY (~$8.25) for children ages 3-15, with kids under 3 free. Open 9am-5pm most days (check for closures on shooting days). Kids love the ninja and samurai shows that happen multiple times daily — grab a schedule at the entrance.…
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Maruyama Park is free to enter at all times and features wide, paved paths that are completely stroller-friendly. The large open lawn area is perfect for toddlers to run freely without worry of traffic or crowds. Public restrooms are clean and conveniently located near the park entrance. Visit in the morning before 10am to avoid…
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Tickets ~SGD $43 (~$32 USD) adults / SGD $32 (~$24 USD) children 4-12; book online for a small discount. The Open Ocean habitat panel – one of the world’s largest aquarium viewing panels at 36 metres wide – is genuinely breathtaking for children and adults alike. The dim, quiet interior is also surprisingly soothing for…
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Entry to the Children’s Garden is completely free and one of Singapore’s best-kept family secrets. The water-play zone opens at specific hours (check website as times vary by season) and is enormously popular – bring a full change of clothes and a plastic bag for wet items. The treehouse climbing structures, musical play areas, and…
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Entry to the main gardens is free; the National Orchid Garden costs ~SGD $15 (~$11 USD) adults and is free for children under 12. The free Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden features a treehouse, farm, and water-play zones for under-12s – one of the best free family activities in Singapore. Swan Lake and the open lawns…
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Permanent exhibitions like Future World cost ~SGD $19 (~$14 USD) adults / SGD $14 (~$10 USD) children; combo tickets with touring exhibitions are priced higher. The teamLab Future World digital interactive art experience is a favourite for all ages – the crystal universe and drawing installation are particular highlights. The lotus-flower architecture itself makes for…
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Tickets ~SGD $55 (~$41 USD) adults / SGD $36 (~$27 USD) children 3-12; purchase online and arrive at opening time (7:15pm) to beat the queue for the tram ride. The tram safari covers the main large-animal zones in about 45 minutes – the walking trails beyond are optional for families with energy. The Creatures of…