Travel and sightseeing spot ranking for children [Summer]
A must-see for those planning a family trip during summer vacation!
In this article,
Travel and sightseeing spots that children will love
introduced in ranking format
I will.
If you are planning a trip or thinking about which activities to participate in, please use this as a reference.
Take advantage of the summer vacation and make the best memories with your family!
table of contents
Announcing the ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will love
Activity Japan editorial department independently selected, Travel/Sightseeing Spots introduced in ranking format To do.
Prosperous first place is still popular with families! ?
in each area Children's attractions and activities I will also introduce you!
1st place: Okinawa
The most recommended place for a summer family trip is still
Okinawa
!
A popular destination all year round,
Speaking of Okinawa in the height of summer, the sea
Isn't it?
Let alone sea bathing,
various
Marine activity
can enjoy
.
Activities on the beautiful beach where the blue sea spreads are the most fun!
There are many other sightseeing spots that families can enjoy, Okinawa I'm convinced that is popular.
Fun spots for children
Okinawa for" Churaumi Aquarium "or" Nago Pineapple Park "" Blue Grotto There are lots of spots where you can enjoy with your family!
Nago Pineapple Park
teeth,
Pineapple-themed family fun theme park
is. You can learn about various subtropical plants, mainly pineapples.
Souvenirs made with pineapples are also on sale, so be sure to pick one up.
Children will be delighted if they ride a cart with a pineapple motif called "Pineapple-go", and it is self-driving so it is easy to move around. you know.
★Renewal one after another! Advance ticket for Nago Pineapple Park★ [Adult ticket (16 years old and over) 1,200 yen → 10% OFF]
Sightseeing spots that represent Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and, Nago Pineapple Park If you want to go around efficiently, Bus tour take part in .
You can enjoy sightseeing efficiently without worrying about transportation. Convenient for families with children is.
Okinawa
・
Onna Village
popular spots in
blue cave tour
Also recommended.
The beautiful blue world created by nature is a must-see spot
Isn't it?
Some tours are by boat entry, which is less affected by the weather. There is a high probability that you will reach the Blue Grotto, so be sure to check it out.
This is a guide to easy snorkel tours even if you can't swim. We can take you to the Blue Cave by boat. We are No. 1 in guiding you to the Blue Cave with 11 special benefits 1. Free rental equipment 2. Free rental of underwater cameras and Gopro12 3. Hot showers, changing rooms (separate for men and women), toilets (separate for men and women) 4. Free parking 5. .Free boat boarding fee 6.Free bath towel
Also, in Okinawa Manufacturing experience is also popular!
Especially recommended is
Hands-on experience of making Shisa, which is placed as a talisman and guardian deity in Okinawa
.
Small children can also participate, so it's perfect for families. The nice thing is that you can take your work home with you.
By all means, the original Shisa making Please try the challenge!
An experience workshop on Kokusai Street in Okinawa! ! One in the world! You can make your own original Shisa! ! You can wait for the baking time (about 20 minutes, depending on the size) and paint it! ! The painting fee is a great service plan! Of course it is OK even if you take it home unglazed! There are many samples in different sizes and shapes in the store.
Recommended activities for families with children
Okinawa Then Marine activity from Hot spot tour , Manufacturing experience There are many activities that both adults and children can enjoy.
- 4.7
- (2016 reviews and experiences)
[Very popular] Blue Cave Pukupuku Snorkeling is available for participants from 2 years old to 70 years old! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 [Our coronavirus countermeasures] Our customers can feel at ease. Information on the coronavirus countermeasures we are taking so that you can participate!!
- 5.0
- (188 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you'll definitely want to go to Uni Beach★★If you come to Miyakojima on TikTok, you'll definitely want to visit this place! The famous Uni-no-hama tour★This performance is only possible because we are local guides on Miyakojima! Very popular for photo shoots of influencers, models, etc.! [Other advantageous tours] (Drone is only available at Uni-no-Hama Beach)・Uni-No-Hama + Man
- 4.9
- (574 reviews/testimonials)
The summer of 2 years old, the summer of 5 years old, only once in a lifetime. It is a popular snorkeling plan for families, couples, friends, Okinawa trips, and families with small children as the best memories of this trip. It's okay if your child is small, so it's your first time in the ocean, or if your mom and dad can't swim, it's okay! ! Instructors in charge of children as well as adults
2nd place: Hokkaido
Second place is
Hokkaido
!
Hokkaido
Recommended as a travel destination that children will love!
because,
Hokkaido in summer is cooler than Honshu, so you can spend comfortably.
.
There are many activities that make use of nature and popular spots that children will love!
Fun spots for children
Asahikawa It is in" Asahiyama Zoo ”, you can feel the power of watching wild animals up close, and both children and adults are very excited! Asahiyama zoo Popular Spots You Must Visit is.
★A popular area that you will want to visit again and again★Course example: Otaru City → Lake Katsurazawa → Goro's Picked House → Goro's Stone House → Rokugo Forest → Furano Music Box → Furano Cheese Factory → Furano Wine Factory → Farm Tomita → Miyama Pass Observatory → Takushinkan → Biei Patchwork Hill → Asahiyama Zoo → Ice Pavilion
Kushiro City It is in Kushiro Marsh in the river that flows through Cruising by canoe or boat is good too.
Children will surely be delighted when they come across rare animals and wild birds!
canoe
knew everything about
Guided tour
If
Safe experience even for children and beginners
I can do it.
①If you can come by car during the daytime JR Hosooka Station 11:20 We will meet (park the customer's car at the arrival point and go to the departure point by this car) Go down the Kushiro River from Toro and arrive at the canoe 14:00, dissolution The customer can move to the next destination immediately.
Otaru
Then
Blue cave tour by glass boat
is popular.
Both adults and children are sure to be impressed by the mysterious blue world!
An experienced guide accompanies the tour and guides you to hidden spots. .
[Hokkaido/Otaru City] From Shukutsu! Blue Cave☆Glass Boat Tour
You can enjoy a cruise on the only glass boat where you can see the seabed on the [Blue Cave Tour] in Otaru, Hokkaido. Let us guide you! A 40-year veteran captain who has been sailing in the sea of Shukutsu will guide you around the Otaru Blue Cave with a comical and humorous guide ♪ There are plenty of secret spots where you can see the bottom of the sea. Surprise everyone
Recommended activities for families with children
Hokkaido There are plenty of activities to enjoy in nature!
There are many plans that even children can participate in, so please try it!
[Hokkaido/Otaru] The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise
- 4.8
- (52 reviews/testimonials)
元祖!小樽Blue Grottoクルーズbyツウセン大人気小樽Blue Grottoteeth当社にお任せ下さい!小樽運河発,楽しいガイドであっという間の80分間小樽運河-小樽海岸国定公園-Blue Grottoを,所々船を止めてご案内いたTo do.オープンボートで記念写真もバッチリ!カモメの餌付け体験も人気is.洞窟奥の暗部then欲張りライトアップの
- 4.4
- (11 reviews and testimonials)
It's a moored flight that rises to about 30m, so anyone can easily experience it! On a clear day, you can see a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain, the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range, and the Hidaka Mountain Range. During the season of fresh greenery, there is also a patchwork pattern on the fields! This is a special experience that can only be experienced early in the morning when the wind is relatively stable. Held every morning from April to September!
- 4.7
- (77 reviews and experiences)
This is a course that flows through the Kushiro Marshland, and you canoe down a wide, calm river starting from Lake Toro to Hosooka Station, feeling the breeze blowing through the marshland. You will not get wet, so just wear comfortable clothes that suit the weather. If you are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwaboki Water Gate. *This is the standard course.
3rd place: Hyogo
3rd place is
Hyogo
!
Hyogo
for
Awaji Island
There are lots of spots that children will be delighted with, such as the beautiful sea and water attractions!
Below, Recommended sightseeing spots in Hyogo and Awajishima I'd like to introduce!
Fun spots for children
Hyogo Speaking of popular spots where children are happy, " Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima "it might be.
Awaji Island Sumoto City of At Ohama Beach Japan's largest marine athletics is. Families will be very excited about the activity of falling and re-challenge!
Japan's largest marine athletics "2023 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima" will appear in the summer of 2023 at Ohama Beach in Sumoto City, Awajishima, with a major upgrade! Many of the world's latest water attractions and exhilarating laughter attractions that can only be experienced here in Japan! ! It feels the best in Japan, I burst out laughing when I hit the number one in Japan
Inside Awajishima Park " Nijigen no Mori is also a recommended spot for family trips.
There are various attractions in the vast park, and the feature is that you can enjoy the world of anime while fully activating your five senses and body. . It is a theme park where you can enjoy as much as you want with your family.
[Hyogo/ Awaji Island] Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park! Let's move our bodies!
This is a ticket that allows you to enjoy the attractions at Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park as many times as you like ♪ Move your body as much as you can on the athletics and zip lines! Action Kamen Himitsukichi is recommended for small children! © Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shinei, TV Asahi, ADK© Yoshito Usui/Futabasha, Shinei, TV Asahi, ADK
Also, media art & restaurant " HELLO KITTY SMILE , You can meet cute Hello Kitty dressed as Otohime .
There are shops, restaurants, greeting events, etc. in the facility, and limited goods are also sold. It is a spot where everyone from children to adults can feel cute.
[Awajishima/West Coast] Media Art & Restaurant HELLO KITTY SMILE Admission Plan
You can enjoy [HELLO KITTY SMILE admission plan] [Otohime Ryugujo] [Smile Show & Greeting] [Event area]. * Re-entry is possible only on the same day. *Separate payment is required when using the restaurant. © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD.
Recommended activities for family trips
Hyogo There are sea kayaks, canoes, etc. Marine activity In addition to Marine craft experience or Leather craft experience There are many shops and workshops that you can enjoy indoors.
Please try it!
- 3.5
- (1 review/experience)
"Godzilla Interception Operation ~ National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center ~" The world's only entertainment attraction with the theme of the world's largest life-sized Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, where you can fully experience the might and power of Godzilla, will finally open in 2020! Participants will become members of the National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center, and will be able to collect Godzilla, which has ceased to be active due to a capture operation.
- 4.7
- (29 reviews and testimonials)
It is a SUP experience at a location where you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Awaji Island. The unusual scenery from the sea side is worth seeing! Why don't you enjoy a walk on the sea with nothing to block the view, which you can't experience on a boat? This is a trial lesson recommended for beginners who want to start SUP from now on. The instructor is gentle and polite, so you can rest assured! land
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
\This is "Izanagi SUP", a SUP experience center located in the northern part of Kansai's tourist destination "Awaji Island"! / You can easily come and visit us from Kobe in 40 minutes by car or from Osaka in 70 minutes. Would you like to experience the great nature of Awaji Island with all your five senses and make memories with your friends, family, and beloved dog? SUP is an activity that can be enjoyed even by first-timers, regardless of age or gender. Enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea.
4th place: Shizuoka
4th place is
Shizuoka
!
Shizuoka
teeth
Kanto
Although it is close to and has excellent access
Okinawa
There is also a beautiful beach just like that, so it is recommended for summer family trips!
snorkeling various Marine activity can enjoy .
It is also at the foot of Mt.Fuji, and nature-rich activities are also popular.
With Mt. Fuji in the background, there are many spots where you can take photos on Instagram!
Fun spots for children
Unexplored region in Minamiizu Town Hirizo Beach You can enjoy snorkeling in the sea with excellent transparency. .
If you dive into the sea, you will be greeted by beautiful fish that look like they are in an aquarium!
Just like in the Kanto area
Okinawa
It's nice to be able to enjoy the sea as if you were in the sea!
Gotemba Then buggy How about enjoying nature by riding the .
You can have a large panorama all to yourself with Mt. Fuji in the background.
Even beginners can rest assured that the instructor will carefully give a lecture
is!
[Shizuoka/Fujinomiya City] Use of ATV ★ Superb view of Mt. Fuji's great nature and panorama all to yourself ★ Boasting long course (1 hour) Runs through several viewpoints that can only be seen by Mt. is. On the course, there is a long route that never gets tired of the prairie at the foot of Mt. Fuji, the lava rock, and the forest. world heritage, geopark
Fujinomiya City's Mount Fuji Wild Adventure ” is also recommended!
Full of fun such as athletics, attractions, and petting experiences with animals
.
Mt.Fuji in front of you
So the location is also great.
This is an admission ticket plan for "Mt. Fuji Wild Adventure" where Mt. Fuji rises right in front of you. The expansive site, which is the size of one Tokyo Dome (14,000 tsubo), is an outdoor park and a treasure trove of flora and fauna. In addition to hiking trails through coppice forests, cypress forests, cedar forests, and bamboo forests, there are wild nature-friendly athletics that make the most of nature as it is.
Recommended activities for family trips
Shizuoka Then enjoy Hirizo Beach and the Izu area snorkeling , tandem flight , Sea kayaking experience etc. is popular.
Manufacturing experience is also popular, and we recommend making photo frames and dyeing tenugui towels!
- 3.9
- (24 reviews/testimonials)
On the second floor of the Showa Retro Building in Kanda Konyamachi, Tokyo, at Japanese Culture Experience An, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ann an? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs. In the Japanese sweets making experience, each person made two seasonal Japanese sweets.
- 4.3
- (18 reviews/testimonials)
On the second floor of the Showa Retro Building in Kanda Konyamachi, Tokyo, at Japanese Culture Experience An, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ann an? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs! ≪Two wonderful experiences of making matcha and kneaded Japanese sweets≫ <1> Own your own
Canoe experience in Tokyo! Sky Tree Kayak Tour ♪A local guide will guide you.
- 4.8
- (40 reviews/testimonials)
We hold tours where you can experience canoeing (kayaking) on the waterways in central Tokyo. A local guide will introduce you to the history of the river and talk about the local area. Feel the pleasant breeze that makes you feel like you are not in Tokyo and refresh your tired mind. It's close to the station and is recommended for solo activities and girls' gatherings. Enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoes while viewing the cherry blossoms in spring, and canoeing with changing leaves in autumn.
5th place: Tokyo
capital of Japan
Tokyo
.
The atmosphere of the city with modern skyscrapers, the downtown area where good old Japanese culture remains, and the beautiful nature that remains just a step away from the city center.
, a city with a variety of attractions.
Plenty of sightseeing spots and amusement facilities for children
I do.
Transportation is well-developed, and it is convenient to move around the city. It is a city where you can travel with peace of mind as there are plenty of public facilities.
Fun spots for children
Tokyo
If you want to enjoy with children in
Odaiba
is recommended!
"
Odaiba Seaside Park
,
You can enjoy walking and playing on the beach
.
And what!
At Odaiba Seaside Park
SUP
You can enjoy it too!
SUP is an image of doing in nature,
At Odaiba Kaihin Park, you can enjoy the scenery of Tokyo Tower and Odaiba in the background.
world.
Popular SUP: Let's easily enjoy SUP (stand-up paddle board) while watching the superb view of Odaiba ♪ The only SUP experience possible in Odaiba! Enjoy a walk on the water from a different perspective while gazing at the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Bay, and Tokyo Tower! The experience time is 2 hours, so you can easily experience it, and you can enjoy a walk around Odaiba before and after that. enter
Full of downtown atmosphere
Kanda
Then
Experience making traditional Japanese sweets is recommended
.
Even small children can participate as the craftsman will carefully advise you. Please join us with your family.
On the second floor of the Showa Retro Building in Kanda Konyamachi, Tokyo, at Japanese Culture Experience An, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ann an? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs. In the Japanese sweets making experience, each person made two seasonal Japanese sweets.
again Okutama area Let's take advantage of nature Rafting or Sawanobori is popular. You can enjoy yourself in dynamic nature!
[Tokyo/Okutama/Ome] 0 minute walk from the station! Enjoy the nature of Okutama with rafting♪
[River rafting] This is an outdoor sport where you work together with your friends on a raft boat for 8 people (with 1 guide) to go down the mountain stream. You can enjoy the superb view of nature that you can't imagine in Tokyo. The water of the Tama River is really beautiful~ There are many ways to enjoy the tour, such as playing in the river, jumping from rocky areas, and floating without thinking about anything. By all means, Oku
Recommended activities for family trips
Tokyo then Pottery experience In addition to manufacturing experiences such as Okutama You can enjoy nature in SUP experience or Canoe/Kayak tour etc. are popular.
- 3.9
- (24 reviews/testimonials)
On the second floor of the Showa Retro Building in Kanda Konyamachi, Tokyo, at Japanese Culture Experience An, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ann an? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs. In the Japanese sweets making experience, each person made two seasonal Japanese sweets.
- 4.3
- (18 reviews/testimonials)
On the second floor of the Showa Retro Building in Kanda Konyamachi, Tokyo, at Japanese Culture Experience An, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ann an? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs! ≪Two wonderful experiences of making matcha and kneaded Japanese sweets≫ <1> Own your own
Canoe experience in Tokyo! Sky Tree Kayak Tour ♪A local guide will guide you.
- 4.8
- (40 reviews/testimonials)
We hold tours where you can experience canoeing (kayaking) on the waterways in central Tokyo. A local guide will introduce you to the history of the river and talk about the local area. Feel the pleasant breeze that makes you feel like you are not in Tokyo and refresh your tired mind. It's close to the station and is recommended for solo activities and girls' gatherings. Enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoes while viewing the cherry blossoms in spring, and canoeing with changing leaves in autumn.
Travel/Sightseeing Spot Ranking for Kids [Summer] Summary
Ranking of travel and sightseeing spots recommended for children during summer vacation introduced.
The spots introduced are all spots that can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults.
Please use it as a reference and enjoy the best summer with your family.
*The information in this article is current as of August 2023.