Model Itineraries in Tokyo

A full-day course centered on the first day of the "Osaki New City Bon Odori Festival" (August 21-22, 2026) held at Osaki New City, the complex facility that symbolizes the office district development in Shinagawa Ward's Osaki. During the day, pay respects at Osaki's tutelary shrine and meet marine creatures at Shinagawa Aquarium. Stroll along the Meguro River promenade and rest at the waterside garden of an adjacent complex, then enjoy an evening of street food at Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street, reportedly Tokyo's longest. From 5 PM, the bon odori festival takes place on the New City plaza. It's a summer evening like no other, when an office district takes on a new character.

Toyama Park in Shinjuku City has a free water-play area open only in summer, the Toyama Park Splash Pond (Hakoneyama Area). The 2026 season runs from Wednesday 1 July to Wednesday 30 September, 10:30-15:30. It closes for cleaning and inspection on Wednesday 5 August and Thursday 3 September, and other days may also be suspended depending on weather and temperature. The venue is Toyama Park (Hakoneyama Area) in Shinjuku City, a park created on the site of the former Owari Tokugawa family villa; within it stands Mt. Hakoneyama, the highest point inside the Yamanote Line loop. The splash pond is a shallow pond fitted with a slide, admission is free, and there are toilets in the park. Tents may not be pitched, so use tree shade and a picnic sheet for sun protection. In the morning, visit Natsume Soseki's study at the Soseki Museum and pay your respects at Ana Hachimangu Shrine. At lunchtime, open your bento on the park lawn, then climb Mt. Hakoneyama before heading into the water. It is a day around the Waseda area, walking through greenery and slopes you would never expect in the city centre.

品川駅の東側、運河に囲まれた港区・港南三丁目遊び場には、夏のあいだ無料で遊べる水遊び場「港南三丁目遊び場 じゃぶじゃぶ池」があります。2026年のシーズンは6/4(木)〜9/30(水)、時間は09:00〜17:00です。毎週木曜の午前は清掃のため休止するので、木曜に出かけるなら午後に予定を寄せてください。水は塩素消毒と水質検査で管理されており、料金は無料です。午前は品川駅前のマクセル アクアパーク品川で、光と音に包まれた水槽やイルカのパフォーマンスを楽しみます。そのあと運河を渡って東品川海上公園へ。水面すれすれに架けられた遊歩道を歩くと、都心にいながら海の上にいるような気分になります。お昼は天王洲アイルの水辺でとり、午後は港南三丁目遊び場 じゃぶじゃぶ池で夕方まで水しぶきをあげる構成です。運河の街ならではの、水に囲まれた一日になります。

北区王子にある飛鳥山公園 水遊び場（噴水）を主役にした、無料で1日遊べるおでかけコースです。2026年のシーズンは5月1日(金)から9月10日(木)まで、10時から16時まで開いています。5月1日から6月30日までは土日祝のみ、7月1日から8月31日までは毎日、9月1日から9月10日までは土日のみの稼働で、清掃のための休止日は第1・第3金曜です。令和8年は滝の運転を中止し、噴水のみの運転となります。飛鳥山公園はJR王子駅のすぐ隣にあり、江戸時代から桜の名所として親しまれてきた小高い丘の公園です。園内には遊具のそろった児童エリアや、山頂まで運んでくれる自走式モノレールのアスカルゴがあり、水遊びの前後も遊びが途切れません。午前は狐の伝承が残る王子稲荷神社に参拝し、深い木立に囲まれた名主の滝公園で涼しさを味わいます。お昼は十条銀座商店街でお総菜を選んで腹ごしらえ。午後は丘に戻って噴水で水遊びという流れです。天候や施設の都合で急に休止することもあるため、出発前に北区の公式ページで当日の稼働状況を確認してから向かいましょう。

A one-day course built around the heated pool at Genki Plaza, a multipurpose public facility in Kita City, Tokyo. The pool is open year-round from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last entry 8:30 p.m., swimming until 8:50 p.m.), so you can enjoy a full day in the water in any season. Start the morning at Asukayama Park (飛鳥山公園), known for its cherry blossoms, and look around the steam locomotive on display and the small Asukarugo ride. Next, walk through Otonashi Shinsui Park (音無親水公園), laid out along the Shakujii River, and rest to the sound of running water. After lunch it is finally time for the heated pool at Genki Plaza. Being indoors, it is unaffected by the weather, so you can swim and play in the water at a leisurely pace until evening. With little travel between stops, it makes for an easy neighborhood-style day out, simple to plan for families living in Kita City and for anyone already heading to the Oji (王子) area.

A one-day course centred on Kiyoshima Heated Pool (清島温水プール) in Taito City. Open all year from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (out of the water by 8:50 p.m.), it is a facility that is easy to plan for in any season. In the morning, first enjoy worship and street food full of old downtown atmosphere at Sensoji Temple (浅草寺) and Nakamise-dori, then stroll Kappabashi Kitchenware Street (かっぱ橋道具街) looking at food samples and cooking tools. Once everyone is fed, move to Kiyoshima Heated Pool, where water play in the pool is the afternoon's climax. As an indoor pool it is unaffected by weather or temperature, so it can be enjoyed comfortably on rainy days and in the fiercest midsummer heat. Children who want to swim and children who prefer to just play in the water can each spend the time until evening at their own pace. Changing rooms and showers are fully equipped inside, so you can freshen up and head home feeling good. Combining the old downtown atmosphere of Asakusa with a pool, it makes a family day with no need to worry about the weather.

A one-day course centred on the pool at Shinjuku Cosmic Center in Shinjuku City. Open all year from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. (last entry 9:30 p.m., from 8 a.m. in August), it is a facility that is easy to plan for in any season. In the morning, first spend a fun time at the Tokyo Toy Museum (東京おもちゃ美術館), where you can handle toys while you play, then touch the town's history at the Shinjuku Historical Museum (新宿区立新宿歴史博物館). Once everyone is fed, move to Shinjuku Cosmic Center, where water play in the pool is the afternoon's climax. As an indoor pool it is unaffected by weather or temperature, so it can be enjoyed comfortably on rainy days and in the fiercest midsummer heat. Children who want to swim and children who prefer to just play in the water can each spend the time until evening at their own pace. Changing rooms and showers are fully equipped inside, so you can freshen up and head home feeling good. It makes a family day with no need to worry about the weather, savouring both learning and play.

A one-day course centred on the heated pool at Hoyo no Mori Gakuen (豊葉の杜学園), inside the Ebara Fifth Community Center in Shinagawa City. Being open all year, it is a facility that is easy to plan for in any season. In the morning, first spend a relaxed time at Senzokuike Park (洗足池公園), where boating and strolling around the pond can be enjoyed, then eat your way along Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street (戸越銀座商店街), one of the longest in Japan, in place of lunch. Once everyone is fed, move to Hoyo no Mori Gakuen, where water play in the heated pool is the afternoon's climax. As an indoor pool it is unaffected by weather or temperature, so it can be enjoyed comfortably on rainy days and in the fiercest midsummer heat. Children who want to swim and children who prefer to just play in the water can each spend the time until evening at their own pace. Changing rooms and showers are fully equipped inside, so you can freshen up and head home feeling good. Combining an old downtown shopping-street walk with a pool, it makes a family day with no need to worry about the weather.

A one-day course centred on Yaguchi Community Center Heated Pool (矢口区民センター温水プール) in Ota Ward. Being open all year, it is a facility that is easy to plan for in any season. In the morning, first play on the large dinosaur-shaped slide at Nishirokugo Park (西六郷公園) along the Tama River, then stroll the green space with burial mounds and a viewing platform at Tamagawadai Park (多摩川台公園). Have a light lunch and a rest in the park, and once everyone is fed, move to Yaguchi Community Center. Water play in the heated pool is the afternoon's climax. As an indoor pool it is unaffected by weather or temperature, so it can be enjoyed comfortably on rainy days and in the fiercest midsummer heat. Children who want to swim and children who prefer to just play in the water can each spend the time until evening at their own pace. Changing rooms and showers are fully equipped inside, so you can freshen up and head home feeling good. Combining nature along the Tama River with a pool, it makes a family day with no need to worry about the weather.

A one-day course centred on Higashisuna Sports Center Heated Pool (東砂スポーツセンター温水プール) in Koto Ward. Open all year from 9:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. (from 9 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. in the summer period from 19 July to 31 August), it is a facility that is easy to plan for even during the summer holidays. In the morning, first touch the world of contemporary art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (東京都現代美術館), then have lunch at a renowned local Fukagawa-meshi restaurant. Once everyone is fed, move to Higashisuna Sports Center, where water play in the heated pool is the afternoon's climax. As an indoor pool it is unaffected by weather or temperature, so it can be enjoyed comfortably on rainy days and in the fiercest midsummer heat. Children who want to swim and children who prefer to just play in the water can each spend the time until evening at their own pace. Changing rooms and showers are fully equipped inside, so you can freshen up and head home feeling good. Combining old downtown atmosphere with an indoor pool, it makes a family day with no need to worry about the weather.

A one-day course centred on Chitose Heated Pool (千歳温水プール) in Setagaya City. Open all year from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (to 5 p.m. from 1 to 3 January), it is a facility that is easy to plan for in any season. In the morning, first enjoy a stroll among the groves at Roka Koshunen Park (蘆花恒春園), a green park associated with Tokutomi Roka, then have lunch at the shopping street in front of Chitose-Karasuyama Station. Once everyone is fed, move to Chitose Heated Pool, where water play in the pool is the afternoon's climax. As an indoor pool it is unaffected by weather or temperature, so its appeal is that you can enjoy it comfortably on rainy days and in the fiercest midsummer heat. Children who want to swim and children who prefer to just play in the water can each spend the time until evening at their own pace. Changing rooms and showers are fully equipped inside, so you can freshen up and head home feeling good. Combining the calm streets typical of Setagaya with an indoor pool, it makes a family day with no need to worry about the weather.

A one-day course centred on Kanotoiwa Rock (神戸岩) and the Kanoto River (神戸川) in Kanoto, Hinohara Village. It is a valley where a clear stream flows between sheer giant rocks; the walking path is usable all year, and visitors generally approach via the Lodge Kanotoiwa campsite. In the morning, first enjoy the cool scenery of Hossawa Falls (払沢の滝), a leading beauty spot of Hinohara Village, then savour lunch and a day-use bath at Kazuma no Yu (数馬の湯). Once everyone is fed, move to the Kanoto River, where river play at Kanotoiwa Rock and the Kanoto River is the afternoon's climax. In the clear water flowing between sheer rock walls you can splash about and step across stones, savouring valley river play that is hard to find elsewhere. The water is cold, so playing plenty during the sunny hours is recommended. It is a day for the family to immerse themselves freely in the quiet mountain nature unique to Hinohara Village.

A one-day course centred on Mitake Valley (御岳渓谷), which spreads along both banks of the Tama River (多摩川) from Mitakehon-cho to Sawai in Ome City. The walking path is open all year, and water play is mainly enjoyed in summer. In the morning, first ride the Mitakesan Cable Car (御岳山ケーブルカー) for an aerial stroll up the mountain, then touch the world of Japanese painting at the Gyokudo Art Museum (玉堂美術館) along the valley. For lunch, stop at the dining area run by a sake brewery at Sawanoi-en (澤乃井園) and eat while looking out over the Tama River. Once everyone is fed, move to the valley, where river play in Mitake Valley is the afternoon's climax. In the clear, shallow stream you can step across stones and splash about, savouring river play unique to a valley. The water is cold, so playing plenty during the sunny hours is recommended. Points of interest are dotted along the walking path, so you can also enjoy a stroll before or after water play. It is a perfect day for families wanting to spend time freely in a valley rich in nature.

A one-day course centred on Akikawabashi Riverside Park Barbecue Land (秋川橋河川公園バーベキューランド) in the Akigawa Valley in Akiruno City. In 2026 it can be used from Wednesday 1 July to Wednesday 30 September, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., open every day from 20 July to 31 August, with Tuesdays closed outside that period. In the morning, start slowly at Roadside Station Itsukaichi (道の駅五日市) while browsing local vegetables and specialities, then have lunch and a rest at Akigawa Valley Seoto no Yu (秋川渓谷 瀬音の湯). Once everyone is fed, move to the riverbank, where river play at Akikawabashi Riverside Park Barbecue Land is the afternoon's climax. In the clear, shallow stream you can splash about and step across stones, savouring river play unique to a valley. The water is cold, so playing plenty during the sunny hours is recommended. A barbecue facility is also attached, so you can eat and rest between spells of water play. It is a perfect day for families wanting to spend time freely in nature.

A local outing course centred on the free water-play area, the water feature (Jabu-Jabu Pond), at Hikarigaoka Park (光が丘公園) in Nerima Ward. In 2026 it can be used from Wednesday 1 July to Wednesday 30 September, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., but it is closed from 14 to 21 July, 12 to 14 August, and 14 to 16 September for cleaning and events. In the morning, first observe wild birds and waterside creatures at leisure in the park's Bird Sanctuary, then have lunch at Hikarigaoka IMA (光が丘IMA), the shopping mall in front of Hikarigaoka Station. Once everyone is fed, return to the park, where water play at the water feature is the afternoon's climax. Splashing about in the shallow stream and looking for waterside creatures, even small children can enjoy it safely. As the park is surrounded by trees, you can also cool off in the shade between spells of water play. Travel is completed on foot or with a short bus ride, making for a day that is easy to set out on. It is a course perfect for families wanting plenty of water and greenery close to home.

A local outing course centred on Jabu-Jabu Pond (じゃぶじゃぶ池) at Toneri Park (舎人公園) in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Jabu-Jabu Pond can be enjoyed from 3 July to 29 September, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the water slide is closed from noon to 1 p.m.), and is closed every Wednesday and on some other dates, with entry restrictions when visitor numbers are exceeded. In the morning, first visit the SL Plaza where steam locomotives are displayed in the park, then enjoy boating on the wide Large Pond. After midday, head to Jabu-Jabu Pond and spend the afternoon enjoying water play. All the travel is completed within the grounds of Toneri Park, making for an easy day. It is easy to reach from central Adachi Ward, a course letting you enjoy vehicles, boats and water play within one park in a single day.

A local outing course centred on Jabu-Jabu Pond (じゃぶじゃぶ池) at Kameido Central Park, Area B (亀戸中央公園・B地区), in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Jabu-Jabu Pond can be enjoyed from 1 July to 30 September, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (generally closed every Thursday, and cancelled in bad weather or on days below 25 degrees). In the morning, first worship at Kameido Tenjin Shrine (亀戸天神社), known for its wisteria, then visit Kameido Katori Shrine (亀戸香取神社), cherished as a shrine of sports. After midday, head to Jabu-Jabu Pond at Kameido Central Park and spend the afternoon enjoying water play. Travel is completed on foot or with short train rides, making for an easy day. It is easy to reach from central Koto Ward, a course letting you enjoy shrine visits and water play in a single day.

A local outing course centred on Jabu-Jabu Pond (じゃぶじゃぶ池) at Kiba Park North Garden (木場公園・北園) in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Jabu-Jabu Pond can be enjoyed from 1 August to 30 September, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a break from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.), and is cancelled on cleaning days, in rain, or on days below 25 degrees. In the morning, first enjoy viewing art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (東京都現代美術館) next to Kiba Park, then touch the old downtown mood at the Fukagawa Edo Museum (深川江戸資料館), which recreates life in Fukagawa. After midday, head to Jabu-Jabu Pond at Kiba Park and spend the afternoon enjoying water play. Travel is completed on foot or with short train rides, making for an easy day. It is easy to reach from central Koto Ward, a course letting you enjoy art viewing, a downtown stroll and water play in a single day.

A local outing course centred on Jabu-Jabu Pond (じゃぶじゃぶ池) at Rinshi no Mori Park (林試の森公園), which straddles Shinagawa and Meguro Wards in Tokyo. Jabu-Jabu Pond can be enjoyed from 1 July to 30 September on a rotation from 10 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (closed every Thursday for cleaning and inspection, and cancelled in bad weather or on days below 25 degrees). In the morning, savour the shopping mood at the lively Musashi-Koyama Shopping Street Palm (武蔵小山商店街パルム), then see the steam locomotive at the SL Plaza inside Rinshi no Mori Park before heading to Jabu-Jabu Pond. The park has the quiet atmosphere of a forest surrounded by large trees, so you can rest in the shade after water play. Being a short course completed in the morning, another appeal is getting home just after midday for a relaxed afternoon. It is easy to reach by train or bus, a course perfect for an everyday outing close to home.

This is a 1-day full itinerary centered on the opening day of the "Sumida Ward Summer Cooling Festival Folk Dance Festival" (August 1-3, 2026, 6 PM-8 PM) held at Solamachi Plaza in Tokyo Skytree Town. In the morning, meet penguins at Sumida Aquarium, then enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo from Skytree's observation deck. Venture to Sensoji Temple and Nakamise shopping street for a leisurely stroll, and explore the riverside walk in Sumida Park with views of Skytree. In the evening, have an early dinner at a restaurant in Solamachi, then at 6 PM the folk dance festival begins at the plaza. Experience a warm summer night festival unique to downtown Sumida Ward.

A full day course highlighting the opening day of the Azabu-dai Hills Cooling Summer Festival 2026 (August 8-11), centered on the central plaza of this new urban complex. Climb the famous "Success Stone Steps" at Atago Shrine, explore Toranomon Hills' plaza, enjoy views from Tokyo Tower's observation deck, and relax in verdant Shiba Park. In the evening, grab an early dinner at the dining alley before the festival begins at 5 PM in the central plaza. Experience a distinctly Minato summer night where old and new Tokyo converge in this family-friendly celebration.

A full day course centered on the opening day of the Azabu-Juban Cooling Summer Festival 2026 (August 22-23, 3 PM-9 PM) held throughout the nostalgic downtown shopping street. Since the festival starts in the afternoon, the course features nearby attractions before the festival begins. Pay respects at Juban Inari Shrine (十番稲荷神社), which houses kappa legends, enjoy expansive views of Tokyo from Tokyo Tower's (東京タワー) observation deck, take a breather in the lush Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park, and explore the gardens of the new Azabu-dai Hills complex. From 3 PM onward, the entire Azabu-Juban Shopping Street transforms into the festival venue. A vibrant summer day in the heart of Tokyo, brimming with old-town charm.

A single-day course centered on the opening day of 'Roppongi Hills Bon Odori' (August 21-23, 2026), held at the arena of Roppongi Hills, a symbol of urban redevelopment in the heart of the city. During the day, take a break at the Japanese garden within the facility and enjoy views of Tokyo's cityscape from the observation deck. Venture out to see an impressive glass-architecture art museum and a complex facility with lush parks and gardens. In the evening, have an early dinner on Keyaki-zaka street, then from 5 PM the Bon Odori begins at the arena. Enjoy a summer evening unique to the urban setting with high-rise buildings as backdrop, as a family.

A single-day course centered on the opening day of the 'Nakano Station Front Great Bon Odori Festival' (August 1-2, 2026, 10 AM-9 PM) held at Nakano Central Park and Shiki-no-mori Park. Since the festival runs all day from morning to evening, starting early and visiting Nakano's highlights first makes the most of this course. Visit the Arai Yakushi temple believed to cure eye ailments, a unique philosophy-themed park, the verdant Heiwa-no-mori Park, and a retro shopping street, then arrive at Shiki-no-mori Park at 10 AM for the opening. A full day to enjoy both the Bon Odori circles and Nakano's streets from morning to night.