Winter Illuminations 2012

Marunouchi
Naka-dori has 231 trees lit up until February 17.

Omotesando
Omotesando Hills DREAM TOGETHER Project 2012 commemorating Walt Disney's 110th anniversary. Until December 25.
Tokyu Plaza DREAM TOGETHER Project 2012 commemorating Walt Disney's 110th anniversary. Until December 25.


Shiba Koen/Roppongi
Tokyo Tower until December 25.
Midtown until December 25.
Roppongi Hills until December 25.

Odaiba
Aquacity until December 25.

Ebisu
Ebisu Garden Place until January 14, noon-11pm.

Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome until February 17.

Mickey Mouse Show Live

The only English performance of this show is on Friday 27, April at 6pm. Tickets can easily be purchased in English on Rakuten's international shopping website below.

Location: Tokyo International Forum Hall C, Marunouchi
Train:
1-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station
5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station (connected by B1 concourse with Keiyo Line at Tokyo Station)
1-minute walk from   Yurakucho Sta. on Yurakucho Line
5min. walk from Hibiya Sta. Hibiya Line,  Mita Line and  Chiyoda Line
5min. walk from Ginza Sta. Chiyoda Line,  Ginza Line and  Marunouchi Line
5min. walk from Nijubashimae Sta.  Chiyoda Line
7min. walk from Kyobashi Sta.  Ginza Line
Car: Parking available at the Forum.
Hours: 6pm
Website: http://ticket.rakuten.co.jp/static/features/disney-live/en/sale/
Baby facilities: Yes

Crawling:

Walking:

2-5 years:

5-10 years:

Cost: 3,300 to 4,500 yen per person aged 3 or older.
Stroller Friendly: You can leave strollers outside the venue.
Baby Changing Area: Yes
Feeding Room: No
Child Friendly Restaurant: Yes
Rainy Weather Option: Yes
Party Venue: No

Ippan Sanga

January 2 every year

If you are in Tokyo over new years and not sure what to do since everything is closed then why don't you head to the Imperial Palace grounds on January 2nd. It is one of only 2 days (the other is December 23) when the grounds are open to the public. You can also see the Emperor and his family who make hourly appearances to receive New Year greetings from the public.

Location: The Imperial Palace via Niju-bashi bridge.

Train: Hibiya station

Hours: 9.30am - 3pm

Baby facilities: None

Crawling:

Walking:

2-5 years:

5-10 years:

Cost: Free
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Baby Changing Area: No
Feeding Room: No
Child Friendly Restaurant: No
Rainy Weather Option: No
Party Venue: No

Yodobashi Akiba

The basement and first five floors are exactly what you would expect from a Yodobashi Camera superstore. Next time you need some electronics why not bring your kids here then you can quickly make your way up to the 5th floor which is full of toys and games. If that is not enough, the 7th floor has a tower records for the older kids and a book store with a generous kids section (mostly Japanese books). Once you have had enough, make your way to the 8th floor which is full of restaurants, most of which have kids meals. Golf enthusiats should go straight to the 9th floor.

Location: 1-1 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0028

Phone: 03-5209-1010

Train: Akihabara Station, 1min walk from the Souwa-dori exit.

Car: Parking available but it gets crowded on weekends.

Hours: 9:30 ～ 22:00 Restaurants are open 11:00 ～ 23:00

Website: www.yodobashi-akiba.com

Baby facilities: Disabled toilets with changing tables on all floors and feeding rooms on 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7th floors.

Crawling:

Walking:

2-5 years:

5-10 years:

Cost: Free
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Baby Changing Area: Yes
Feeding Room: Yes
Child Friendly Restaurant: Yes
Rainy Weather Option: Yes
Party Venue: No

DRUMline live

Date: 9 August 2011 - 14 August 2011

Description: DRUMLine Live, the show-stopping new attraction created by the music team behind the hit movie ‘Drumline’, brings black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage for the very first time.

Location: 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Train:
1-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station
5-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station (connected by B1 concourse with Keiyo Line at Tokyo Station)
1-minute walk from   Yurakucho Sta. on Yurakucho Line
5min. walk from Hibiya Sta. Hibiya Line,  Mita Line and  Chiyoda Line
5min. walk from Ginza Sta. Chiyoda Line,  Ginza Line and  Marunouchi Line
5min. walk from Nijubashimae Sta.  Chiyoda Line
7min. walk from Kyobashi Sta.  Ginza Line

Car: Parking available at the Forum.

Hours: Day and evening shows

Website: drumlinelive.jp (Japanese) Tokyo International Forum (English) or the US version of the show here.

Baby facilities: Limited

Crawling:

Walking:

2-5 years:

5-10 years:

Cost:
S: ¥7,800
A: ¥6,800
B: ¥5,800

Stroller Friendly: Yes
Baby Changing Area: Yes
Feeding Room: No
Child Friendly Restaurant: Yes
Rainy Weather Option: Yes
Party Venue: No