Beat the heat on summer vacation at waterside spots along Toei Transportation lines!
Some 8,000 colorful fish are on display, including goldfish known as swimming jewels and nishikigoi carp. Enjoy the new exhibits of carp dancing in a spherical tank, and goldfish tanks embedded in the ceiling. Drinks are served in the venue after 7:00 pm, during Night Aquarium time.
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A-13 7-min.walk from Nihombashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.
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| Address | Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall, Coredo Muromachi 1 5F (Entrance 4F), 2-2-1 Nihombashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku |
| Hours | unday–Friday 11:00 am–10:30 pm / Saturdays and before holidays 11:00 am–11:30 pm to Mon. (holiday), September 24 |
| Closing days: | None * Last admission 30 min. before closing time * Last admission of minors 10:00 pm |
| Charges | Adults (middle school students and older) 1,000 yen / Children (age 4–elementary school students) 600 yen / Age 3 and younger free * Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian |
| Inquiries | 03-3270-2590（10:30～20:00） * Open to Mon. (holiday), September 24 |
The water recreation square for children features four attractions, including a new Zaboon Double Slide and last year's popular Awa-awa Whip, inviting even kids too young for a swimming pool to play.
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I-11 4-min.walk from Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line.I-12 10-min.walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Mita Line.E-07 10-min.walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
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| Address | Splash Garden, Tokyo Dome City Attractions, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku |
| Hours | 10:00 am–5:00 pm (last reception 4:00 pm) to Sun., September 2 * From 9:30 am during Sat. (holiday)–Wed., August 11–15 |
| Closing days | None * Closed during severe weather |
| Charges | Children (age 1–elementary school students) 1,000 yen for 60 min., extension 500 yen / 30 min. / Age 0 and middle school students and older admission free * Preschool children must be chaperoned by a guardian aged 18 or older. Up to 5 children admitted per chaperone. Groups of only middle school students and older not admitted. |
| Inquiries | 03-3817-6001 |
The Night Pool ideal for swimming without the worry of harmful UV rays comes complete with resort-style paid poolside seating and an exclusive nighttime menu of cocktails and food. A firework display starts at 8:00 pm.
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E-36 2-min.walk from Toshimaen Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
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| Address | Toshimaen Pool, 3-25-1 Koyama, Nerima-ku |
| Hours | 6:00 pm–9:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during Fri., July 27–Sun., September 2 and Mon.–Thu., August 13–16 |
| Charges | Night Pool tickets: Adults (middle school students and older) 1,500 yen / Children (age 3–elementary school students) 1,000 yen * Sold from 6:00 pm on Night Pool opening days |
| Inquiries | 03-3990-8800 |
Photo by Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
Photo by Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association
Jabu-jabu Pond is a favorite summer vacation attraction of Toneri Park, also home to multiple squares and a lake. Third graders and younger children not wearing a diaper are invited to play in the water. Complete with a small water slide, the pond is so packed with fun features that it's hard to believe it's free.
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NT-11 Right next to Toneri-koen Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner.
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| Address | 1-1 Toneri Koen, Adachi-ku |
| Open | 10:00 am–12:00 pm / 1:00 pm–4:00 pm to Sun., September 2 |
| Closing days | Wednesdays, during temperatures 25ºC and lower, and during rain |
| Charges | None |
| Inquiries | 03-3857-2308 |
The canoe and kayak course under Metropolitan Expressway Route No. 7 welcomes anyone over elementary school age. No reservations are required, and instructors are on site to offer lessons. Kayaks, helmets, life jackets, and paddles are available for rental.
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S-14 15-min.walk from Nishi-ojima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line.S-15 15-min.walk from Ojima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. |
| Address | 6-33-10 Kameido, Koto-ku |
| Open | Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:00 am–11:00 am / 1:00 pm–4:00 pm; Daily during Sat., July 21–Tue., August 31 |
| Charges | Elementary and middle school students 300 yen / 30 min; High school students and older 600 yen / 30 min. (including rental) |
| Inquiries | 03-5875-2319 |
Selected one of the Best 100 Urban Parks of Japan, the park restores the channels of the Shakujii River, aka the Otonashigawa River, lost during the postwar economic boom. Visitors may play in safe filtered water in an area surrounded by trees, complete with a replicated water wheel and wooden bridge.
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SA-16 2-min.walk from Oji-ekimae Station on the Tokyo Sakura Tram（Toden Arakawa Line）.
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| Address | Oji Honcho 1-chome, Kita-ku |
| Open | Water recreation 10:00 am–4:00 pm to Mon. (holiday), September 24 |
| Closing days | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and during rain |
| Inquiries | 03-3908-9275 |
