Rinshi-no-Mori Park

Tiny, free and extremely weird, with giant parasite specimens that fascinate older kids who love gross science.

Kids can ride ponies on select days, then move on to the playground and pond without needing another destination.

Grab coffee and watch the trains from the little upstairs windows, which can buy you a surprising amount of toddler patience.

The mattress style seating is the whole appeal with babies and toddlers because they can crawl around right next to you.

A beautiful bookstore complex with a children's section and open paths outside, easy for a slower afternoon.

A roomy terrace and pancakes make this one of the easier sit down brunches when you have a stroller and energetic kids.