Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan (National Science Museum)

This large, sprawling, multistorey museum dedicated to the pursuit of science is packed with delights, especially if you're travelling with the little ones. Displays (eg of the forest or animals of the savannah) are imaginatively presented, some allowing kids to climb up, down, around and even within.

Other displays explain concepts of physics and mechanics by showing just how mystical things like magnets do what they do. Also, don't miss the giant, life-sized replica of blue whale that soars over the entrance to the museum. And of course, there are dinosaurs, dinosaurs and more dinosaurs…

There is English signage throughout, though it's not nearly as extensive as the Japanese signage. However, an English-language audio guide is available (around ¥300). Note the different contact number for weekends and holidays.