Sanity Perk: Indoor
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Main Deck at 150m features a glass floor panel that thrills big kids. FootTown complex at the base has a small aquarium, trick art museum, and Pokemon store for younger kids. Iconic city landmark. Address: 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo 105-0011 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Compact but spectacular aquarium featuring jellyfish illuminations, dolphin shows with light effects, a merry-go-round, and a small roller coaster. Genuinely fun for all ages and fully indoors — perfect rainy-day destination. Address: 4-7-35 Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo 108-8611 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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SEGA’s indoor theme park in Odaiba with VR attractions, simulator rides, and arcade games. Great for rainy days and older kids who love gaming. Some rides have height restrictions. Unlimited passport (~4,500 yen) is best value for a full day. Address: 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato, Tokyo 135-0091 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Hands-on science museum with ASIMO robot demonstrations, a giant Earth geo-sphere, space exploration exhibits, and interactive science experiments. Engaging and age-appropriate for curious kids. Very affordable for all the entertainment value. Address: 2-3-6 Aomi, Minato, Tokyo 135-0064 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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Tokyo City View observation deck on the 52nd floor wows kids with panoramic views including Mt. Fuji on clear days. Mori Art Museum periodically hosts interactive family art programs. Combine both for a half-day outing. Address: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo 106-6150 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Community children’s center with crafting stations, building blocks, and soft play areas. Staff on-site. Ideal for toddlers and young kids. Mostly used by local families — relaxed, authentic Tokyo neighborhood feel. Bring socks. Address: 4-15-5 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, Tokyo 181-0013 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Official Pokemon retail experience overflowing with plush toys, trading cards, apparel, and exclusive Shibuya-only merchandise. Located inside Shibuya Parco alongside Nintendo Tokyo on the same floor — do both in one trip. Address: Shibuya Parco 6F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8377 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Nintendo’s flagship Japan store with exclusive Mario, Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Splatoon merchandise unavailable elsewhere. Timed-entry queues form on weekends — arrive early or check the queue app. Same floor as Pokemon Center. Address: Shibuya Parco 6F, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8377 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Charming hands-on toy museum celebrating vintage and traditional Japanese toys. Kids can touch and play with kendama, koma spinning tops, and karuta card games. A calm, screen-free alternative tucked between Harajuku and Shibuya. Address: 5-53-1 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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Immersive digital art museum where kids walk through and interact with stunning floor-to-ceiling projections of flowing water, butterflies, and forests. Book tickets weeks in advance — they sell out consistently. Strollers must be parked at the entrance. Address: 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$$