Tokyo National Museum

Dinosaurs are the hook, but there is enough space, nature and Japanese science here to keep curious kids busy for hours.

A manageable art museum beside the zoo, useful when one parent wants culture and the kids only have an hour of patience.

You can rent a paddle boat, see a zoo and choose from several museums without ever really leaving the park.

Apartment style rooms with kitchens and real dining tables make this much easier when everyone is tired of eating out.

The kitchen and dining setup makes breakfast and early bedtime logistics much easier than in a standard room.

Rooms are set up for longer stays with kitchens and laundry, which is exactly what makes traveling with kids less annoying.