Inokashira Park
井の頭恩賜公園
Kichijoji · near Kichijoji Station (JR / Keio Inokashira) / Mitaka Station
A beloved leafy park around a central pond in trendy Kichijoji, famous for its swan and rowing boats. The Ghibli Museum sits within the park's grounds (Mitaka side), and there's a small petting zoo, playgrounds and cherry trees ringing the water. Easy to pair with Kichijoji's shops and cafes.
Why children love it: Pedalling the swan boats on the pond, cherry blossoms overhead, a small zoo, and proximity to the Ghibli Museum.
Honest drawbacks: Boats have seasonal/weather closures (closed some Wednesdays in winter); the Ghibli Museum needs advance tickets and is a separate booking; western Tokyo location.
- Best for
- Babies (0–1), Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
- Time to allow
- 3h
- Opening hours
- Park open daily; boat rental hours vary by season
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Usually walk-in
- English
- ★★★☆☆
- Indoor / weather
- outdoor
- Confidence
- Well-corroborated
Getting there: Area: Kichijoji / Mitaka (western Tokyo).
Editor’s note: Reconfirm volatile details (hours, price, closed days) on the official source before launch.