Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

An old school packed with toys you can actually touch, including a wooden baby room and daily craft activities.

Three floors of Disney merchandise make this feel like a mini park shop without needing a theme park ticket.

Free and much more fun than it sounds, with real fire engines and a helicopter kids can climb into.

The giant Godzilla head on the terrace is the reason kids remember this one, even if the rooms themselves are pretty compact.

A kitchen and family size room make this a practical choice when you want to stay central without living out of takeout boxes.

A central high rise with family friendly services and easy transport, especially useful if you want one base for the whole trip.