MIDTOWN LOVES SUMMER 2019
Cool summer break in the center of the city
This event cools the five senses under the theme "Cool Japanese Summer." Relaxing around a grassed square, you can experience the evening cool while viewing digital artwork in the featuring fireworks and sand pattern images. For the first time ever, the event includes ASHIMIZU - a stream where you can sit and refresh your feet in the water, reminiscent of Kyoto's raised riverbank platforms where people go to escape the summer heat - as well as a sanctuary with tatami mat motifs. A popular stamp rally is also being held.
ASHIMIZU at last year's event
Right next to Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Address 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City
Event dates July 12 (Fri.) - August 25 (Sun.)
Admission free
Inquiries TOKYO MIDTOWN Call Center TEL: 03-3475-3100
Light and Mist Digital Art Garden
Times Mist Show 15:00 - 23:00; Light Show 18:00 - 23:00
Location Grassed Square *Canceled in the event of inclement weather
ASHIMIZU
Opening hours 14:00 - 20:00
Location MIDTOWN GARDEN
Closed Tuesdays *Canceled in the event of rain
Police Museum
Experience police work simulations
Play the role of a police officer in police work simulations! In addition to the Police Vehicle Corner, where kids can dress up in replica police officer and motorcycle officer uniforms and take commemorative photographs, popular activities include the "KOBAN Job Experience" (where you can experience video simulations of handling visitors to KOBAN (police stations)), the "Bicycle Riding Simulation," and the "Fingerprinting Simulation." This facility is perfect for kids' summer holiday independent research projects!
5-min.walk from Takaracho Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Address 3-5-1 Kyobashi, Chuo City
Opening hours 9:30 - 17:00
Closed Mondays
Admission free
Inquiries Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department TEL 03-3581-4321 (General inquiries)
TeNQ Space Museum
The Eric Carle color the space
This event enables you to enjoy the world of picture books by replacing the stars and moon featured in author Eric Carle's picture books Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me and Draw Me a Star! with real celestial bodies. Using tablet terminals, experience a simulation of Carle's artistic techniques. The pictures you create will be projected onto a large screen for you to enjoy. This event also includes "Reading under the Night Skies."
The Eric Carle & Space Exhibit - Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of TeNQ & the 50th Anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
June 28 (Fri.) - November 4 (Mon./public holiday) Venue: TeNQ Space Museum Temporary Exhibition Hall
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1-min.walk from Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line
10-min.walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Mita Line and Toei Oedo Line
Address Yellow Bldg. 6F, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City
Opening hours 11:00 - 21:00 (entry closes at 20:00) Public holidays : 10:00 - 21:00 (entry closes at 20:00)
Admission fees General (adults) 1,800 yen; Seniors 1,200 yen; High school/University/College students: 1,500 yen; Preschoolers aged 4 to junior high school students 1,200 yen *Children under 4 years old are not admitted (except on Family Days)
Inquiries TeNQ Space Museum TEL: 03-3814-0109
Yokojukkengawa Shinsui Park
Play by the water and make the heat disappear!
This waterside park provides a total of 1.9 km of waterfront for you to enjoy. The Over-water Adventure Course provides various equipment for visitors to enjoy, such as the "GOGO Rope" (which you crawl along over the water to rocks on the far side) and "GURAGURA Bridge" (a rolling boat that you walk across). You can also experience the Old Edo atmosphere by taking a ride in a traditional wasen, a Japanese-style wooden boat, or trying your hand at rowing a traditional single-oar rokogi boat. "Children's Experiential Classes" are being held every Sunday from July 21 until August 25, and all children who experience rowing a rokogi boat will receive a certificate.
15-min.walk from Sumiyoshi Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line
Address between 3-22 Ogibashi and 6-1 Toyo, Koto City
Admission free
Over-water Adventure Course
Opening hours 9:00 - 16:30
Closed 1st and 15th of every month (or the following weekday if the 1st or 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday)
Eligibility Elementary school students; preschool-aged children accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian)
Inquiries Waterways and Greenery Office, Facilities Maintenance Section, Public Works Department, Koto City Office TEL: 03-5683-5581
Wasen Boat Ride/Rokogi Boat Rowing Experience
Held (July and August) July 3, 10, 17 (Wednesdays);
July 14, 21, 28 (Sundays); and August 4, 11, 18 (mornings only), August 25 (Sundays)
Admission hours 10:00 - 14:15
Inquiries Construction Works Office, Rivers and Parks Section, Public Works Department, Koto City Office TEL: 03-3647-2538 *Telephone hours: 8:30–17:00 (Mon. - Fri.)
Toneri Park
Summer holidays that fill the heart and stomach!
A regular summer attraction where toilet-trained children up to 3rd grade (of elementary school) can have fun in the water, the Splashing Pond features popular water slides as well as a fountain area where water springs up from under one's feet, to children's utter delight! The 50-section BBQ area also provides sets including food so you can casually enjoy the facilities without the need to bring along supplies.
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Right next to Toneri-koen Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner
Address 1-1 Toneri-koen, Adachi City
Splashing Pond
Garden opening dates Once decided, it will be announced by the HP of Toneri Park(https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index024.html).
Eligibility Children who are toilet-trained (accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian), up to 3rd grade (of elementary school)
Inquiries Toneri Park Service Center TEL: 03-3857-2308
BBQ Area
Opening hours 10:00 - 16:00 (Park is always open) *Advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made from the 3rd of the month prior to the month in which you wish to use the BBQ area.
Inquiries TEL 03-3857-3427
Arakawa Sizen Park
Observe Japanese rhinoceros beetles - "the King of Insects" - up close
In the Insect Observation Garden, children are welcomed by pairs of Japanese rhinoceros beetles! Only at this time of the year is it possible to enjoy these beetles by putting your face up close to them and observing them closely or touching them gently. Every year the free summer-only "Wai-Wai Pool" is a hugely popular spot for toilet-trained children up to elementary-school age to play in the water.
Right next to Arakawa-nichome stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)
Address 8-25-3 Arakawa, Arakawa City
Closed days Every First and third Thursday. (If Thursday is a public holiday, the next day will be closed.)
Inquiries Arakawa Sizen Park TEL 03-3803-4042
Insect Observation Garden
Garden opening dates June 15 (Sat.) - August 4 (Sun.)
Garden opening hours 10:00 - 16:00 (Closed: 12:00 - 13:00)
Admission free
Wai-Wai Pool
Pool opening dates July 13 (Sat.) - September 1 (Sun.)
Admission free
Pool opening hours 9:30 - 16:20 (mandatory breaks every hour)
Eligibility Children who are toilet-trained (accompanied by an adult (parent/guardian), up to elementary school *Children who are not toilet-trained may also use the facilities for water play provided they are wearing waterproof diapers.
