Tokyo Tower is always a fun place to take the kids. If there is good visibility you can see right to Mount Fuji and get a fantastic view of Tokyo Bay and Tokyo city. There are glass bits on the floor for the kids to stand on and feel like they are floating a million miles in the air.

Tokyo Metropolitan Building is another option for getting up high and finding another fantastic view of the city. The Tokyo Metropolitan Building itself is a stunning piece of architecture and one of the prettiest buildings in Tokyo. The wide open spaces of west Shinjuku and the fact that it is usually pretty quiet on weekends make this place a good bet for a relaxing day out.

Simply take the train to Shinjuku station and go out the west exit. Follow the signs to get to the Tokyo Metropolitan Building (or Tochou). You can get there all the way using an underground walk if it is raining.