To all families traveling to Japan
Wondering what to do with kids in Japan? MIMARU has curated a guide full of exciting hands-on learning and cultural adventures, perfect for children’s first memories abroad — plus exclusive experiences you can only enjoy at MIMARU.
■Tokyo｜teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM
Step into a dreamscape where light, water, and art merge. Kids walk barefoot through digital water, surrounded by interactive projections. In 2025, “Athletic Forest” and “Future Park” zones will open — perfect for inspiring creativity and sensory exploration.
•Recommended for ages 4+ (Free for kids under 3 with guardian)
•Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Last entry: 1 hour before close)
•Admission: Adults 3,600+ JPY, Kids 1,500+ JPY
•Access: 1-minute walk from Shin-Toyosu Station
•Official Website
■Osaka｜Osaka Science & Technology Center (OSTEC)
A hands-on science museum with five themed areas: energy, environment, materials, life, and space. English pamphlets are available, and kids can explore freely or join live experiment shows and workshops.
•All ages welcome
•Admission: Free (workshops may cost extra)
•Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Weekends close at 4:30 PM)
■Osaka｜Osaka Science Museum
Explore over 200 interactive exhibits, witness live science shows, and visit Japan’s largest planetarium. Language barriers disappear when kids can learn by doing — perfect for a family day of fun and discovery.
•Exhibit Admission: Adults 400 JPY, Students 300 JPY, Kids free
•Planetarium: Adults 600 JPY, Students from 300 JPY
•Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM)
Exclusive MIMARU Family Experiences
●Autumn Leaves & Memory-Making: Bookmark Workshop
At MIMARU Kyoto, families can collect autumn leaves and turn them into handmade bookmarks. This creative activity fosters conversation, imagination, and expression — a keepsake that’s both educational and heartfelt.
●Celebrate Local Traditions: Join a Mochi-Pounding Festival
MIMARU encourages guests to join neighborhood events. At MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Nihombashi, our staff once introduced guests to a local mochi-pounding event — a New Year tradition that brings communities together. Families got to feel the rhythm of Japanese culture through shared joy.
Let these experiences become family treasures.
At MIMARU, we believe travel is more than sightseeing — it’s a journey of learning and togetherness.
