Place to visit
kodomonokuni, Japan: what it is and when to go
kodomonokuni is a visitor attraction (こどもの国) in Japan (Yokohama). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids
- Local name
- こどもの国
- Where
- Japan
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 27 km as the crow flies
- Website
- kodomonokuni.org
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 35.56185, 139.49106
What it is and where
kodomonokuni is a visitor attraction (こどもの国) in Japan (Yokohama).
It is in Yokohama, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.56185, 139.49106; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 27 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit kodomonokuni is February to May and October to November.
- JanPossible9:51
- FebBest time10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:53
- JunPossible14:23
- JulPossible14:11
- AugPossible13:21
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:05
- DecPossible9:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BuaisōBuilding in Machida, Tokyo, Japan3.3 km
- Machida City Museum of Graphic ArtsGraphic arts museum in Tokyo, Japan3.8 km
- Machida Squirrel GardenWith kids · Wildlife4.1 km
- Mt. NanakuniSummit5.0 km
- Matsuba YokujoHot spring bath5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: With kids
- Tokyo Disneyland: theme park in Japan, owned by The Oriental Land Company
- Universal Studios Japan: theme park in Osaka, Japan
- Ueno Zoo: zoo in Tokyo, Japan
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: aquarium in Okinawa, Japan
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan: aquarium in Osaka, Japan
- Jigokudani Monkey Park: hot springs area with large population of wild snow monkeys
Every Japan place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is kodomonokuni?
It is a visitor attraction (こどもの国 in the local language) in Japan.
When is the best time to visit kodomonokuni?
February to May and October to November. In June there are 14 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.
How do you get to kodomonokuni?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 27 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Buaisō, Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, Machida Squirrel Garden. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Yokohama130 places to see in and around Yokohama, Japan: Kōtoku-in, Sagami Bay, Japanese battleship Mikasa. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- With kids294 places for with kids in Japan, from Tokyo Disneyland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May and October to November. Each with its own season by a
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about kodomonokuni on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.