Tokyo in July w/ 7yo Twins

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1. Why not try out Tokyo Disney Land/Disney Sea? 7yo would probably have a blast there.

   If you want to venture out, I would check out Omiya railway museum.

   Your itinerary seems more adult oriented and your kids might not enjoy it as much.

2. n Tokyo, kids might like:

   – [10 Real Life Anime Locations in Tokyo](https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2022/03/anime-locations-in-tokyo/)
   – [Ikebukuro for Anime Shopping at P’Parco, Sunshine City, and Animate](https://travel.gaijinpot.com/ikebukuro-anime-walking-tour/)
   – [New Namco Arcade in Akihabara](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/a-massive-new-six-storey-gaming-arcade-is-opening-in-akihabara-in-march-022723)
   – [6 Pokémon Centers/Stores in Tokyo](https://jw-webmagazine.com/pokemon-centers-and-pokemon-stores-in-tokyo-fa08ce522cd2/)
   – [Ghibli Lovers Guide to Tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/studio-ghibli-guide-to-tokyo)
   – [Cute Tokyo: Best Kawaii Things to See and Eat](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/cute-tokyo-best-kawaii-things-to-eat-and-do-in-the-city)
   – [Tokyo Character Street](https://trulytokyo.com/tokyo-character-street/)
   – [5 Best Hello Kitty Spots in Tokyo](https://jw-webmagazine.com/5-best-hello-kitty-spots-in-tokyo/)
   – [Daiba Retro Game Arcade](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gQrQQ27AkcpTw5y69?g_st=ic)
   – [Odaiba is a great area for kids. Indoor (AC!) Shopping and Team Lab Planets.](https://tokyocheapo.com/locations/central-tokyo/odaiba/)
   – [Where To See Team Lab Art for Free](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/art/where-to-see-teamlab-art-for-free-in-tokyo)
   – [Tokyo Robots and Where to Find Them](https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2022/08/tokyo-robots/)
   – [Tokyo Godzilla Statues](https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/museums-and-exhibitions/tokyo-godzilla-statues/)
   – [Street Art/Murals in Tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/art/street-art-top-spots-to-see-graffiti-in-tokyo)
   – [Cool, not Cruel Alternatives to Animal Cafes](https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/animal-cafes-in-tokyo-alternatives/)
   – [Ethical Cat Cafes in Tokyo](https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2022/09/ethical-cat-cafes-tokyo/)
   – [Meguro Parasitological Museum](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AWe9hZwcLwV9qj6x9?g_st=ic)
   – [InterMediatheque](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2a2DJRi1jZ5iNrkv9?g_st=ic)
   – [Transparent and other Cool Public Restrooms in Shibuya](https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/all-the-new-shibuya-toilets/)
   – [Hie Shrine Thousand Tori Gates (great at night too)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/896H3pRdTdDQARxn6?g_st=ic)
   – [Nezu Shrine Tori Gates](https://jw-webmagazine.com/nezu-shrine-tokyos-most-underrated-shrine-2d387954c5d4/)
   – [Indoor (AC!) Activities in Tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/things-to-do/best-indoor-activities-in-tokyo)
   – [Restaurant Ninja Akasaka in Tokyo](https://ninjaakasaka.com/en/experience/)
   – [Asakusa Food Hall Inspired by Japan Festivals in Tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/asakusa-is-getting-a-new-matsuri-themed-yokocho-food-hall-060822)
   – [New Yokocho Food Hall in Shinjuku, Tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/shinjuku-has-a-new-yokocho-food-hall-with-17-eateries-110122)
   – [8 Other Food Halls in Tokyo](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/restaurants/best-restaurant-food-halls-in-tokyo)

   You twins might also like to collect photos of Pokelids or cool manhole covers, Goshuin at shrines and temples (paid), and you can get a small, blank notebook to collect train station/tourist site stamps.

   – [Free: Pokelids in Japan](https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/sightseeing/poke-lids-the-beauty-of-pokemon-manhole-covers-in-japan/)
   – [Free: Japan’s Trendy Manhole Art](https://livejapan.com/en/in-hokkaido/in-pref-hokkaido/in-sapporo_chitose/article-a0001529/)
   – [Free: Eki Stamp Your Way Through Japan](https://www.kulturekween.com/eki-stamp-japan-train/) You’ll need a small, passport sized blank notebook to collect your stamps.
   – [Paid: Daiso Bags from Prefecture you Visit in Japan](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/daiso-releases-a-collection-of-souvenir-tote-bags-for-every-prefecture-in-japan-110722)
   – [Paid: Guide to Goshuin](https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-tokyo_train_station/article-a0002402/)
   – Tip: Keep in mind, the *only* thing that goes in your Goshuin book is the Goshuin itself. Do not put stamps, stickers, or write on the pages yourself. I keep a separate sheet of paper in the front of the book and make a running list of the places I got each Goshuin. When the book is full, *then* you can go back and write the location of the Goshuin into your book or just a small number in the bottom corner to correspond with your table of contents sheet.
   – Check out some of the gachapon (capsule toy) arcades. Be sure to take your toy out of the capsule and place it in the recycle bag/bin by the machine. Capsules will quickly use up all the space in your luggage but the toys are quite small.
   – [Paid: Tokyo Shop With Most Gachapon in the World](https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/this-new-tokyo-shop-has-the-most-capsule-toy-machines-in-the-world-022521)
   – You’ll also find travel themed gachapon in places like major train stations or sites like Arashiyama in Kyoto. These will be themed such as pandas to represent the zoo in Ueno or famous places in that city/region.
   – When you get home, super glue magnets to the toys to make fun mementos for your fridge.