Places to visit with your family this spring! These popular places in Kasai, Tokyo are fun for all ages

It’s spring break and the weather is nice. Maybe you want to go out with the family. Let us show you some popular places in Tokyo’s seaside area, Kasai. We chose places that adults and children alike can enjoy. You can have fun with your friends or on a date, too. Enjoy a little getaway in the warm, spring sunshine!

The biggest park in Tokyo: Kasai Rinkai Park. Enjoy the beautiful, early-blooming cherry blossoms from the “Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel”

Tokyo’s Kasai Rinkai Park opened in 1989. It is the biggest park in the prefecture. In the park, you can find a Ferris wheel, an aquarium, an aviary, and flowerbeds. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway. In the spring, cherry blossoms bloom in the Ferris wheel area, so you can enjoy a picturesque view. The “Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel” is a symbol of the park and the largest Ferris wheel in Japan. Enjoy the view from 117m above the ground. The seaside area with the Rainbow Bridge and Umihotaru. The city area with the Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower. All the way to the Boso Peninsula and Mount Fuji. You can see all of this as if you’re taking a walk in the sky. Each group gets their own gondola, so no strangers ride with you. You get a discount, if you show a ticket for the aquarium (seen below), so be sure to check it out.

Hours	Diamond and Flower Ferris Wheel　Weekdays 10:00AM – 8:00PM、Weekends/Holidays 10:00AM – 9:00PM Hours may change. Check the official website before visiting.
Address	6 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Access	Take the Hibiya Line from Akihabara Sta. (3 min. walk from Akihabara Washington Hotel). Get off at Hatchobori Sta. and transfer to the JR Keiyo Line. Get off at “Kasai-Rinkai Park” Sta.
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You can’t miss the large glass dome! An immersive aquarium experience at Tokyo Sea Life Park

You can see over 600 types of sea creatures from around the world and local ones from Tokyo Bay at Tokyo Sea Life Park. One of its memorable features is the large glass dome that sits 30.7m above the ground. The place, surrounded by water, was built by famous Japanese architect, Yoshio Taniguchi. It’s made to feel like you’re diving into the ocean when you walk in. Inside, the star of the show is the school of bluefin tuna that swim around a donut-shaped aquarium. You can see their powerful movements up close. The shark and stingray exhibits are also exciting. A lot of thought was put into the presentation of each aquarium. You might even forget about time as you stare into the beautiful ocean for hours. The penguin area is one of the largest in Japan. It’s popular, but please note that this area is set to be temporarily closed from January 2024 to the end of October (may change).

Hours	9:30AM – 5:00PM（closed on Wednesdays）
Address	6 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Access	Take the Hibiya Line from Akihabara Sta. (3 min. walk from Akihabara Washington Hotel). Get off at Hatchobori Sta. and transfer to the JR Keiyo Line. Get off at “Kasai-Rinkai Park” Sta.
URL	https://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/index.html

Author of the novel turned Studio Ghibli animation, “Kiki’s Delivery Service”, Eiko Kadono. Enjoy her world in the colorful and fun Kiki’s Museum of Literature!

Children’s author, Eiko Kadono, is known for her novel turned Studio Ghibli animated film, “Kiki’s Delivery Service”. You can enjoy the worlds she has created at Kiki’s Museum of Literature (Eiko Kadono Children’s Literature Museum in Edogawa, Tokyo). The museum opened in November of 2023 to promote the magic of children’s literature. The inside is a colorful world of Kadono’s favorite strawberry pink color. Rooms that look like a secret clubhouse, reading areas for children’s books and picture books. These are just some of the  various exhibits and areas. There are also plenty of books and photo spots for adults, so adults and children can have fun. At the museum cafe, you get a view of the Kyuedo River. It’s also nice to just sit back and gaze at the peaceful riverside view. You might be able to get in without a reservation on weekdays, but weekends are packed, so be sure to make a reservation before visiting.

Hours	9:30AM – 5:30PM（closed on Tuesdays）
Address	7-3-1 Minamikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo (in Nagisa Park)
Access	Take the Hibiya Line from Akihabara Sta. (3 min. walk from Akihabara Washington Hotel). Get off at Kayabacho Sta. and transfer to the Tozai Line. Get off at Kasai Sta. and walk 15 min.
URL	https://kikismuseum.jp/