If you’re looking to Tokyo Skytree with kids, you’ll also want to be armed with all of the other activities and cafes within and around the Skytree Complex. There is so much to do.
Okay… someone is going to be annoyed annoyed by this but…. I think that Skytree is HIGHLY overrated.
It is expensive and, although you might be lucky enough to spot Fuji on a clear Winter’s day…. I think I’d prefer to actually take in Fuji from a more lovely spot that is more fun for kids (my suggestions for spots with the most magical views that are also kid-friendly are here.)
But the complex itself has so much to offer for kids.
Between May – August there is a splash fountain for kids to play in out the front of the Solamachi Complex ( that is kind of wrapped around the Skytree.) It operates between 10am – 9pm.
Pack swimsuits and a change of clothing. Naked kiddies not allowed. Wet kids will not be allowed back into the complex.
If you’re looking for other splash pads and nice water play spots for kids in Tokyo please see my blog post here.
Sumida Aquarium
My kiddie’s favourite aquarium in Tokyo is he modest but stunning Sumida Aquarium inside Skytree.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, SOLAMACHI 5th & 6th FLOOR, 1-1-2 SUMIDA, OSHIAGE
墨田区押上1-1-2東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ5F・6F
OPEN WEEKDAYS 10AM-8PM
OPEN WEEKENDS 9AM-9PM
*Random recommendation for while you’re in this Solamachi Complex, on the 3rd floor is a shoe store called “Oriental Traffic.” If you have big feet like me (I have size EU40-41 feet) this might help if you need some women’s footwear as this is one of the few shops that stock the LL sizes.
This sign in the picture was for during a sale where you could buy two pairs of shoes for 11,000 yen. This is the Oriental Traffic Ueno Store pictured here.
In the same Solamachi Complex, is lovely restaurant to eat at as a family. It is called Rigoletto Rotisserie and Wine. The cuisine is Italian and Spanish.
This restaurant welcomes children but doesn’t allow any outside food (of course!) and you will need to ask if taking in baby food is allowed when making a reservation. Reservations can be made on their website in English. They also have an English menu. The entire venue is non-smoking. They do accept most major credit cards.
The vibes here are a bit “fancy” so, if your little one struggles to stay in their seat for a meal- this probably isn’t the best place for you right now at this stage of family life.
This restaurant is 5 mins walk from Oshiage Station and less than 200 metres from Tokyo Skytree. You can view the entire Rigoletto Rotisserie and Wine menu here.
Handy for families- these are happy to do their pizzas “half and half.”
Please note this restaurant charges 440 yen per person for those dining after 5pm and 10% bill charge for those who are there after 10pm.
For lunch I would budget approximately 3000 yen per adult and for dinner – more like 6000 yen.
Rigoletto Rotisserie and Wine are unable to store strollers so will ask you to park yours outside the restaurant.
RIGOLETTO ROTISSERIE AND WINE
墨田区押上1-1-2 東京ソラマチ 2F
2ND FLOOR, TOKYO SOLAMACHI COMPLEX, OSHIAGE, SUMIDA-KU
OPEN EVERYDAY FROM 11AM-11PM
This restaurant is also on Ubereats.
Within the Skytree complex, my kiddies also love the Disney store. It’s big and has a big ‘castle’ tv and a book with projected stories.
DISNEY STORE (3F OF THE SOLAMACHI COMPLEX IN SKYTREE)
If you are looking for a sushi train restaurant that is extremely budget friendly AND kid friendly, I recommend heading to one of the two Kura Sushi restaurants around Skytree. One is called Kura Sushi Oshiage Skytree on the second floor of Oshiage Station – only 100 metres from Oshiage Station itself. The other is the same name but is on the ground floor ( called the 1st floor in Japan.)
Both restaurants accept reservations, are fully automated, smoke free restaurants and accept most major credit cards. They are open from 11am -11pm every single day. You’ll really enjoy this restaurant. It’s fun, affordable and just easy.
It’s actually the largest sushi converyor belt restaurant in the world! This very store!
Also, did you know that there is a lovely big supermarket underneath the Tokyo SkyTree? It is called Central Square “Life” supermarket.
It’s great for picking up groceries, delicatessen items and ready made lunch boxes for meals.
Open from 9am-midnight.
Oyokogawa Park
This park is 5 mins walk from Tokyo Sky Tree Station on the Tokyo Skytree line.
This park is open for water play for all of July and August and weekends in September.
There are also some little rocks and a little waterfall. It’s not uncommon for children to find frogs and butterflies here.
Fishing here is allowed between Dec 29 – Jan 3.
There is a public restroom here and baby changing facilities (nothing fancy but it’s ok for a public park, I guess.)
Next? Venture out to nearby area – Asakusa with kids!
Oh, and if you wanted to get to Nezu Shrine from Skytree ? Take Toei Bus 26.
