MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho

A good Kinshicho base with suites that can fit up to six, plus a playground and useful everyday shopping within an easy walk.

Earthquake, storm and smoke simulations make this free center much more exciting than the phrase safety museum suggests.

The salt exhibits are surprisingly hands on, and the low admission makes this an easy add on rather than a whole day.

The building is striking and the famous wave imagery gives kids an easy visual hook into Japanese art.

The plates are ridiculously cute and much better executed than most character cafes, but getting a reservation is the hard part.

The elevators are part of the thrill, then you get enormous views plus plenty of food and indoor stops downstairs.