2017 version.

This is a master list of the zoos, farms, aquariums and other places with animals in the Tokyo area that are suited to children. You will also find a handful of locations that are actually outside Tokyo, but considered part of the Greater Tokyo area and renowned as places worth commuting to from Tokyo. This list is suited as a guide to both families living here and those traveling to Japan for a holiday. Each location is linked to either their official website or a webpage with further information. All locations are mapped on a Google My Map at the bottom of the article.

A special mention to the Otemachi Farm that opened in August 2017 on the 13th floor of the Pasona Headquarters building near JR Tokyo Station! Right in the heart of Tokyo City. You need to make a reservation to visit the 60 goats, cows, pigs and on other animals on site.

Zoos, Farms & Animal related

• Ueno Zoo is Japan’s oldest zoo with more than 2600 animals. It is in Ueno park which has other attractions for families.

• Tama Zoological Park was originally opened as part of Ueno Zoo.

• Inokashira Zoo is part of a larger park

• Edogawa Natural Zoo is FREE in

• Hamurashi Zoo is very cheap

• Itabashi Children’s zoo is FREE in

• Yoyogi Pony Park is near Homotsuden Treasure Museum and Meiji Jingu

• Shinozaki Pony Land is beside Edogawa Children’s “Miraikan”

• Mt Takao Monkey Park in rural Tokyo on a mountain side

• Isonuma Dairy Farm

• Machida Squirrel Park

• Trout farm Akigawa

• Tobu Zoo (Saitama) is part of a “hybrid park” with large amusement park.
• Nogeyama Zoo (Yokohama, Kanagawa) – FREE in

• Mother Farm (Chiba) has lots of activities for children.

• Narita Yume Farm near Narita Airport.

• Otemachi Farm (Tokyo)on the 13th floor of a building! Reservations required. Near JR Tokyo Station
  
• Ogano Deer Park (Saitama), small but free. You can feed the deer for just 50 yen.
  
• Ranzan Butterfly park (Saitama), small but free.
  
• Omiya Zoo (Saitama), small but free.

Animal Cafe

• Animal Room Ikemofu for children over 6 years old

  • Harry Hedgehog and Bunny Cafe booking in advance is recommended. English language available

    • Harry Harajuku branch booking in advance is recommended. English language available

      • Cat Cafe Neko Katsu (Kawagoe, Saitama). There is another cat cafe right beside this one, but be careful you don’t go in there as they do not welcome children. Neko Katsu is right beside the Kaldi Coffee Farm shop.

Aquariums

• Aqua Park Shinagawa 

• Tokyo Sea Life Park in Kasai Seaside Park. Near Disney Land.

• Sunshine City Aquarium is currently undergoing some renovation work, but is open for business. They will have their “renewal open” this summer, 2017.

• Tokyo TowerAquarium 

• Sumida Aquarium 

• Hakkejima Sea Paradise (Yokohama, Kanagawa). Highly popular and my personal favourite. Excellent family day out.