Here are our recommendation sites to visit with your kid(s)/family including nice hotel nearby, so you will enjoy your stay in Tokyo without moving around a lot. Since we have many areas to recommend, we will introduce in series. Let’s start with area called Odaiba!
Seaport district and major commercial and leisure area
Odaiba is a large artificial island in Tokyo Bay. You will reach there if you across the Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It was initially built for defensive purposes in the 1850s, but expanded during the late 20th century as a seaport district. Now it has developed as a major commercial, residential and leisure area. It is easy of access from Haneda Airport (15 minutes) and Narita Airport (75 minetes).
Many attractions to visit!
There are many attractions in Odaiba. I promise you will not get board for few days because it will take that long to discover every sites. Here are top 6 our recommendation to visit in Odaiba. We guarantee your kid(s)/family will enjoy!
1. Gundam Front Tokyo
At Gundam Front Tokyo, you can experience the world of Gundam from 1970’s Mobile Suit Gundam. It has been erected to mark the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam broadcasting and drawn millions visitors.
Address:
1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Access:
5 minutes walk from Daiba Station, Yurikamome Line
3 minutes walk from Tokyo Teleport Station, Rinkai Line
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Open:
10:00am-9:00pm
Entrance fee:
Adult: 1,200yen (Advance ticket: 1,000 yen)
Great/Middle School Student: 1,000yen (Advance ticket: 800 yen)
Website:
http://gundamfront-tokyo.com/en/
2. Divercity Tokyo Plaza
It is set in Tokyo-Water-Front-City. One of the fore most Japanese tourist spots with its theatrical-city-space. The facility provides not just shopping opportunity but a full range of entertainment, relaxation, surprise and uniqueness.
You will be able to enjoy the food court and well-established Tokyo restaurants.
Address:
1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064
Access:
5 minutes walk from Daiba Station, Yurikamome Line
3 minutes walk from Tokyo Teleport Station, Rinkai Line
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Open:
Shopping/Services: 10:00am-9:00pm
Food court: 10:00am-10:00pm
Restaurants: 11:00am-11:00pm
Entrance fee:
Free
Website:
http://www.divercity-tokyo.com/en/
3. Fuji Television Network
You will enjoy the wonder view of Tokyo-Water-Front from a Spherical Observation Room on the 25th Floor of Fuji Television Network Head Quarter.
Address:
25th Floor, Fuji Television Head Quarter, 2-4-8 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 137-8088
Access:
3 minutes walk from Daiba Station, Yurikamome Line
5 minutes walk from Tokyo Teleport Station, Rinkai Line
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Open:
10:00am-6:00pm (Close on Mondays)
Entrance fee:
Adult: 500 yen
Great/Middle School Student: 300 yen
Website:
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/en/visit_fujitv.html
4. ONE PIECE Restaurant “BARATIE”
BARATIE is an ocean-going restaurant or ship that appears in the popular anime series "ONE PIECE". In the anime, a cook by the name of Sanji works at BARATIE as assistant to the head chef before becoming a member of the Straw Hat Pirates. While this restaurant isn't floating in the middle of the ocean, it is an entertainment restaurant based on the anime, where diners can enjoy a wide variety of dishes themed to the world of ONE PIECE or even witness Sanji in the form of a statue.
Address:
Roof Garden, 7th Floor, Fuji Television Head Quarter, 2-4-8 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 137-8088
Access:
3 minutes walk from Daiba Station, Yurikamome Line
5 minutes walk from Tokyo Teleport Station, Rinkai Line
Open:
10:30am-10:00pm
Average price:
4,000-5,000 yen/ person
Website:
http://op-bt.com/
5. TOYOTA MEGA WEB
MEGA WEB is a theme park where visitors can “see, ride, and feel.”
There are three pavilions designed to experience each theme showcasing cars.
The TOYOTA CITY SHOWCASE is where Toyota’s new models debut first. Take a test-ride and learn about Toyota’s initiatives in the fields of hybrids, safety, and the environment.
The HISTORY GARAGE exhibits historic cars from Toyota and other makes around the world.
Children over junior and high school students can ride on the racing car by paying just 500yen.
Address:
1-3-12 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064
Access:
Aomi Station, Yurikamome Line
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Open:
11:00am-9:00pm
Entrance fee:
Free
Website:
http://www.megaweb.gr.jp/About/en.html
6. LEGO Land Discovery Center
It is an indoor theme park filled with more than 3 million LEGO bricks. They have attractions that inspire the imagination not only of children but also of adults. It also has a variety of kid/family-friendly services to ensure the entire family enjoys their visit, like multipurpose restrooms, stroller parking, barrier-free facilities, elevator for strollers and wheelchairs and a café. You can also have a birthday party for children there.
Address:
Island Mall, Decks Tokyo Beach 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-0091
Access:
2 minute walk from Odaiba Kaihinkoen Station, Yurikamomoe Line
5 minutes walk from Tokyo Teleport Station, Rinkai Line
Open:
10:00am-9:00pm
Entrance fee:
Advanced tickets:
10:00-4:00pm: 1,500 yen /person
16:00-7:00pm: 1,300 yen /person
Door ticket:
2,000 yen /person
1,600 yen each for a pair
Under 3 years old:
Free
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Website:
http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.jp/tokyo/en/
2 recommended Hotels nearby
Here are recommended hotels directly connected to Odaiba Station, so you don’t have to walk a lot. They have special service for your kid(s) to welcome your stay and shuttle bus called “Good neighbor hotel shuttle” directly to Tokyo Disney Resort for free (25 minutes ride)!
1. Grand Pacific Le Daiba
Baby crib is available. Baby food will be processed to paste or cut in small pieces on your request. Sterilizing the baby bottle is also available.
Address:
2-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-8701
Access:
Daiba Station, Yurikamome Line
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Website:
http://www.grandpacific.jp/eng/
Booking:
To Booking.com
2. Hotel Nikko Tokyo
Nursery Bed Guards and bath amenity for kids are available. There are swimming pool and Jacuzzi kids can play.
Address:
1-9-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access:
Daiba Station, Yurikamome Line
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Website:
http://www.hnt.co.jp/en/index.html
Booking:
To Booking.com
There are actually more attractions to see in Odaiba, and the views day and night are just beautiful. You will enjoy just staying in Odaiba, so come find out more!
投稿 by Travelience.
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