Legoland Japan Resort – Nagoya
My family of 4 recently visited Legoland Japan Resort in Nagoya. It was about a 4 hour drive from base…
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Kidzania! – Tokyo
Kidzania is such a clever concept and an absolute must if you have kids. Arranged like a city, the basic…
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Yomiuri Land Amusement Park
Looking for a closer alternative to Disneyland? Yomiuri Land is a compact amusement park with over 25 rides for all…
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Hitachi Seaside Park
This Showa Kinen-like Park, adjacent to the ocean, has some stunning garden displays, an amusement park, family golf courses, and…
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Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is a water amusement park and spa resort in Hakone-machi, Hakone. It has over 25 water attractions…
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Fuji Q Highland Amusement Park
Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, Fuji Q Highland is a wonderful place to spend the day, especially if…
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Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Aquarium & Park
Aquarium and Amusement Park all in one – there is enough going on at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise to spend an…
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ASOBono at Tokyo Dome City
A trip to ASOBono may be expensive, but for kids ages 6 and under it can be a really fun…
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Gumna Safari Park
Visiting Gumna Safari Park is a fun way to spend the day, particularly with kids. We went to celebrate our…
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Seibuen Amusement Park
Located about 30 minutes from Yokota is an amusement park to delight any fancy. Seibuen is a spacious, beautifully landscaped…
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Hello Kitty Land
Unless you have money to burn, read no further. Sanrio Puroland is not cheap! Even using the discount coupon that…
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Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
If you are stationed here with children, and perhaps even if you are here without, you are probably thinking about…
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Hamura Community Water Park
The Hamura Community Water Park is a good summer outing for families. This sujo koen (that’s Japanese for “waterpark”) has…
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Tama Zoo
The Tama Zoo has a park-like setting and is serene and quiet on weekdays. It’s fun and easy with children, making for…
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Summerland
Roughly eight kilometers from Yokota is the land of perpetual summer: Summerland. It is a mix of a theme park,…