Tokyo Joypolis

On a rainy day or when your (inner) children just want to go for a spree, this three-storey indoor amusement park, operated by game-maker Sega, is just the ticket. Of the 20 or so attractions, virtual reality and action rides like the Spin Bullet (like a spinning roller coaster), the snowboard-like Halfpipe Canyon and bobsled-themed Storm G are the most popular. For others, including many on the top (5th) floor, Japanese is helpful. Lines are shortest on weekdays when kids are in school. Note that some rides have minimum height requirements, all clearly spelled out in an English pamphlet or on the website. Separate admission and individual ride tickets (most from ¥500) are available, but if you plan to go on more than a half-dozen attractions the unlimited ‘passport’ makes sense.