Indoor Things to Do with Kids in Kichijoji Rainy-day ideas for families, all a short walk from the station
Published 8 November 2026 ／ Meerkat Cafe googoo, Kichijoji, Tokyo
The short answer
With kids in Kichijoji on a rainy day, four kinds of indoor places are easy to reach on foot from the station: ① covered shopping streets and station buildings, ② films and exhibitions, ③ cafes, and ④ indoor places to meet animals. On a dry day, Inokashira Park and the Inokashira Park Zoo are close by too. googoo meerkat cafe is one of ④ — one minute from the station, with no age limit.
How to choose with children
- How far from the station? With small children in the rain, a short walk matters most.
- Is there an age rule? Age rules differ from place to place. Check before you go.
- How long can your child stay focused? Shorter visits are often easier with small children.
googoo meerkat cafe with kids
- One minute on foot from the Park Exit (South Exit) of Kichijoji Station
- No age limit; children of elementary school age and younger must come with an adult
- Staff explain how to touch the meerkats when you come in
- Open 11:00–19:00 every day. 30 minutes 1,650 yen per person (tax included), plus one drink per person from 550 yen
Book in English — no LINE or app needed. More: House rules for families ／ Kichijoji on a rainy day ／ Kichijoji half-day plan.
Questions
- Is googoo indoors?
- Yes. googoo is an indoor cafe, one minute on foot from the Park Exit (South Exit) of Kichijoji Station, so rain does not change your plan.
- Is there an age limit for children?
- No. There is no age limit. Children of elementary school age and younger must always be accompanied by an adult.
- How long should we stay with small children?
- For a first visit with small children we suggest 30 minutes (1,650 yen per person, tax included, plus one drink per person from 550 yen).
- Do we need to book?
- Booking is not required, but on rainy days and weekends we recommend it. You can book in English with no LINE or app needed.