Plants places

One of Tokyo's largest waterside parks, with lawns, play, woodland, birds and seasonal flowers.

An indoor conservatory and aquarium introducing tropical ecosystems and environments.

A public nature centre in Motofuchie Park for insects, fish, small animals and plants.

A major Ueno museum of dinosaurs, nature, Earth and Japanese science. Choosing one or two themes makes a family visit easier.

An east-bank riverside park with lawns, walks and Tokyo Skytree views.

A neighbourhood park near Meguro River with lawns, meadow planting and nature observation.

A looping rooftop garden above Ohashi Junction for short walks and city views.

A large park with lawns, playgrounds, barbecue, an urban greening garden and the contemporary art museum.

A large destination farm in Futtsu, Chiba, combining animal encounters, seasonal flowers, fruit picking and amusement rides.

A small plant centre exploring growing, harvesting and food cycles, with occasional family workshops.

A vast national park worth a full day for lawns, Children's Forest, seasonal flowers, cycling and water play.

Close-up capybaras, free-roaming animals, cactus greenhouses and an animal boat tour.

A drive-friendly park with lawns, play, seasonal flowers, animals and winter illuminations.

Orchards, play equipment, splash areas, greenhouses and Kofu Basin views, largely free to enter.

A vast national park for giant play equipment, grass sledding, splash play, flowers and winter snow.