Musashino-no-Mori Park

A creek, fields and wooded paths make this a good nature day for kids who would rather explore than climb equipment.

A big neighborhood park with play areas and open lawns, good for a picnic day without the tourist crowds.

A real amusement park that feels more local than Disney, with family rides, thrill rides and a gondola from the station.

A huge lawn park with playgrounds and a historic open air museum, easy to stretch into a full day.

Feels more like wandering through a story than visiting a museum, with hidden details and a short film you can only see here.

Kids can walk through real historic houses and shops, which is far easier to understand than looking at objects behind glass.