NorthWest WaAdventure World
Shirahama zoo and safari park.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Family-friendly and theme parks
Theme parks, aquariums, zoos and kid-friendly days out.
Browse directory categories (20)
- All categories
- Onsen towns
- Ryokan with private baths
- Tattoo-friendly onsen
- Day-trip onsen near Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
- Festivals and seasons
- Food (local specialities)
- Ramen, sushi and izakaya
- Omiyage (gifts to bring home)
- Meibutsu (famous local products)
- Sake breweries and local craft
- Travel spots
- Temples, shrines and castles
- Ski resorts and snow country
- Family-friendly and theme parks
- Anime and pop culture
- Budget stays and capsule hotels
- Rail passes and getting around
- eSIM and travel insurance
- Experiences and tours
Asahiyama Zoo
Asahikawa zoo famous for its winter penguin walk.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda
Original Momofuku Ando museum in Ikeda where instant ramen history is told.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
Interactive cup-noodle factory museum on the Yokohama waterfront.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Disney.jp (Tokyo Disney Resort)
Official Disney Japan site covering Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Fuji-Q Highland
Roller-coaster park at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama island aquarium and amusement park.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Huis Ten Bosch
Dutch-style theme park town in Sasebo.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Kamogawa Sea World
Aquarium on the Boso Peninsula coast with orca and dolphin performances.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-17
Kidzania Tokyo
Kids' role-play city.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Kobe Animal Kingdom
Indoor-outdoor animal park in Kobe.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Legoland Japan
Lego theme park in Nagoya.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Nagashima Spa Land
Amusement park and onsen complex near Nagoya.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Nara Deer Preservation Foundation
Caretakers of the free-roaming deer in Nara Park.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Huge aquarium with whale sharks.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest aquariums.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka theme park with Super Nintendo World.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
17 listings · updated 2026-10-18
Free: Onsen Etiquette & First-Timer Checklist
A 2-page PDF to help you feel prepared for your first soak.
Get the free checklistA 2-page PDF to help you feel prepared for your first soak.
Plan your trip
- Travel insurance for Canadians (TuGo)
Our TuGo partner link doesn't apply in Manitoba, Nunavut, Quebec or Saskatchewan. If you live there, check TuGo directly or compare other Canadian insurers.
Other Canadian options: Manulife CoverMe · Allianz Global Assistance
Read the policy wording before you buy. - Japan eSIM options compared
- Japan eSIM with a phone number (Mobal)
- Japan SIM or pocket WiFi (Sakura Mobile) (Affiliate link)
Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. NorthWest Wa may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. How we list: listings are free and chosen for usefulness; paid placements are always labelled Sponsored. Facts come from each business's official site; prices, hours and rules (including tattoo policies) change, so always check before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
Own a business here? Get listed free.