What are activities? | List of about 400 outdoor experiences and tours.
What are activities (outdoor activities, outdoor sports, online tours)?
"Activity" is not only an experience / tour held outdoors in the field of nature on the earth such as the sea, rivers, lakes, mountains, sky, and snow, but also a manufacturing experience, Japanese traditional culture experience, and online tour. It refers to the activity itself that you can enjoy using a part of your body or learn online.
Until now, it mainly refers to outdoor sports and sotoasobi that are experienced as part of landing-type tourism in resort areas such as Hawaii and Guam, which are popular overseas, and Okinawa and Hokkaido in Bali and Japan. , It was generally recognized as an optional tour of each travel agency, a day trip.
Nowadays, the word "activity" has become established worldwide, not only in outdoor sports and manufacturing experiences, but also in SNS (especially twitter, Facebook), TV, the Internet, and various media such as travel information magazines. Expression is widely used, and the word activity is also used in various scenes.
Activity Japan offers a variety of experience plans, from day trips where you can go alone, with friends and pets, to activities that families with children can enjoy! We also have a wide range of recommended overseas and domestic sightseeing tours that you can enjoy at home.
There are plenty of plans for same-day reservations and previous-day reservations, so it's ideal for day trips from central Kanto and Kansai and sightseeing spots! Search for the activity you are interested in and book your favorite plan at a bargain price.
Recommended activities for day trips and weekend outings
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
- Rating4.9
- Review:24931result
- Central Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- #For Rainy Days



Trial Diving (beginner OK)
- Rating4.8
- Review:18805result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- #For Rainy Days
- #Pickup Service



Sea fishing / Fishing boat
- Rating4.7
- Review:2333result
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
- #For Rainy Days



Snorkeling
- Rating4.8
- Review:38295result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
- #For Rainy Days
- #Pickup Service



Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:1371result
- Aichi
- Akita
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
- Hyogo
- Ishikawa
- #For Rainy Days
- #In Door Activity



Paragliding
- Rating4.8
- Review:843result
- Tottori
- Aichi
- Kyoto
- Nagano
- Saitama
- Shizuoka
- #Pickup Service
- #With Pets
Hot air balloon
- Rating4.6
- Review:200result
- Northern Hokkaido
- Miyagi
- Kumamoto
- Saitama
- Shizuoka
- Tochigi
- #Pickup Service
- #For Groups
Kimono rental
- Rating4.7
- Review:212result
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Fukuoka
- Ishikawa
- Kanagawa
- Kyoto
- #For Rainy Days
- #Date Spot
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Popular activities by area
Okinawa main island
Whale watching
- Rating4.5
- Review:197result
- Naha city
Snorkeling
- Rating4.8
- Review:15313result
- Blue Cave
Parasailing
- Rating4.8
- Review:2336result
- Naha city
Trial Diving (beginner OK)
- Rating4.8
- Review:15158result
- Blue Cave
Canoe
- Rating4.8
- Review:1994result
- Onna
Glass blowing experience
- Rating3.9
- Review:5result
- Naha city
Okinawa remote islands
Snorkeling
- Rating4.9
- Review:21391result
- Ishigaki island
Night tour
- Rating4.9
- Review:8248result
- Miyakojima
Uninhabited island tour
- Rating4.8
- Review:4714result
- Miyakojima
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
- Rating4.9
- Review:17512result
- Ishigaki island
Canoe
- Rating4.9
- Review:15656result
- Ishigaki island
Clear SUP
- Rating4.9
- Review:4996result
- Ishigaki island
Tokyo
Animal cafe
- Rating4.3
- Review:6result
- Ikebukuro
All-terrain vehicle
- Rating4.5
- Review:62result
- Izu Islands
Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods
- Rating4.7
- Review:159result
- Suginami/Nakano
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.2
- Review:155result
- Akihabara/Kanda/Suidobashi
Dolphin swim / Whale swim
- Rating4.7
- Review:9result
- Ogasawara
Trekking
- Rating4.9
- Review:61result
- Izu Islands
Kanagawa
Sea fishing / Fishing boat
- Rating4.7
- Review:807result
- Yokohama
Soba noodles making
- Rating4.6
- Review:35result
- Kamakura
Mountain bike (MTB)/Downhill
- Rating5.0
- Review:9result
- Hakone
Trekking
- Rating5.0
- Review:1result
- Hakone
Eco-tourism
- Rating4.8
- Review:53result
- Yokosuka/Miura
Surfing
- Rating4.8
- Review:251result
- Shonan
Central Hokkaido
Smelt fishing / Ice fishing
- Rating4.7
- Review:174result
- Sapporo
Snow shoes/Snow trekking
- Rating4.9
- Review:115result
- Sapporo
Zoo
- Rating4.7
- Review:11result
- Sapporo
Fun Diving (license required)
- Rating5.0
- Review:1result
- Otaru/Kiroro/Shakotan
Bus tour
- Rating3.7
- Review:3result
- Sapporo
Horse trekking
- Rating4.7
- Review:94result
- Sapporo
Kyoto
Blacksmith experience
- Rating5.0
- Review:27result
- Kameoka/Kyotamba
Kumihimo braid-making class
- Rating4.8
- Review:115result
- Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya Area
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.5
- Review:232result
- Kyoto Station Area
Cooking class
- Rating4.7
- Review:9result
- "Gion/Higashiyama/ Kitashirakawa Area"
Chopsticks making experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:45result
- "Gion/Higashiyama/ Kitashirakawa Area"
Kimono rental
- Rating4.6
- Review:86result
- "Gion/Higashiyama/ Kitashirakawa Area"
Gunma
What to do?
List of experiences you can experience at Activity Japan
Marine sports (sea activities)
Snorkeling
- Rating4.8
- Review:38295result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
- Rating4.9
- Review:24931result
- Central Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Trial Diving (beginner OK)
- Rating4.8
- Review:18805result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Fun Diving (license required)
- Rating4.8
- Review:1093result
- Central Hokkaido
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Wakayama
Banana boat
- Rating4.8
- Review:2443result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Sea fishing / Fishing boat
- Rating4.7
- Review:2333result
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Obtain Diving Certification
- Rating4.8
- Review:342result
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Jet ski/Water ski
- Rating4.8
- Review:1889result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Wakeboarding
- Rating4.7
- Review:1133result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Uninhabited island tour
- Rating4.8
- Review:5004result
- Tokyo
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Mountain sports (mountain activities)
Trekking
- Rating4.9
- Review:2493result
- Yamagata
- Fukushima
- Tochigi
- Akita
- Central Hokkaido
- Eastern Hokkaido
BBQ
- Rating4.8
- Review:415result
- Hyogo
- Kumamoto
- Okinawa main island
- Tokyo
Astronomical observation
- Rating4.9
- Review:7717result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
- Wakayama
Hiking /walking
- Rating4.9
- Review:1521result
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Akita
- Central Hokkaido
- Fukushima
- Kagoshima
- Niigata
All-terrain vehicle
- Rating4.8
- Review:1011result
- Tokyo
- Niigata
- Shizuoka
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Camping / Camping gear rental
- Rating4.8
- Review:96result
- Akita
- Hyogo
- Saitama
Forest therapy/Forest bathing experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:4478result
- Akita
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Kochi
- Nara
- Niigata
Mountain bike (MTB)/Downhill
- Rating4.9
- Review:135result
- Kanagawa
- Central Hokkaido
Caving
- Rating4.9
- Review:7256result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Yamanashi
Horse riding
- Rating4.8
- Review:125result
- Hyogo
- Central Hokkaido
Winter sports (snow activities)
Snow shoes/Snow trekking
- Rating4.8
- Review:648result
- Yamagata
- Aomori
- Akita
- Central Hokkaido
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Fukushima
Snowboarding
- Rating4.8
- Review:48result
- Yamanashi
- Akita
- Gunma
- Central Hokkaido
- Nagano
Ski area & lift tickets
- Rating4.4
- Review:17result
- Nagano
- Akita
Smelt fishing / Ice fishing
- Rating4.4
- Review:643result
- Southern Hokkaido
- Akita
- Nagano
- Central Hokkaido
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Northern Hokkaido
Snowmobile
- Rating4.8
- Review:53result
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Akita
- Nagano
- Niigata
- Southern Hokkaido
- Central Hokkaido
Backcountry
- Rating4.9
- Review:34result
- Akita
- Nagano
- Niigata
- Northern Hokkaido
Play in the snow - sledding
- Rating4.9
- Review:91result
- Southern Hokkaido
- Central Hokkaido
- Iwate
- Nagano
- Niigata
- Northern Hokkaido
Ski school
- Rating4.8
- Review:41result
- Akita
- Gunma
Ski & snowboard
- Rating4.3
- Review:8result
- Nagano
- Akita
Handmade / Handcraft workshops
Interior goods making experience
- Rating4.8
- Review:763result
- Aichi
- Akita
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Miyagi
- Nagano
Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:1371result
- Aichi
- Akita
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
- Hyogo
- Ishikawa
Accessory making
- Rating4.8
- Review:1024result
- Aichi
- Akita
- Kyoto
- Mie
- Miyagi
- Okinawa main island
Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods
- Rating4.8
- Review:687result
- Akita
- Aichi
- Kyoto
- Miyagi
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Glassworks / Glass crafts
- Rating4.7
- Review:418result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Osaka
- Central Hokkaido
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Okinawa main island
Flower arrangement class
- Rating4.7
- Review:67result
- Tokyo
- Osaka
Candle making
- Rating4.8
- Review:86result
- Okinawa main island
- Tokyo
- Osaka
Wheel thrown pottery making (electric wheel / banding wheel)
- Rating4.7
- Review:526result
- Chiba
- Kyoto
- Nara
- Okinawa main island
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Ceramic painting
- Rating4.6
- Review:225result
- Fukuoka
- Okayama
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Herbarium
- Rating4.8
- Review:57result
- Tokyo
Entertainment
Cruising / Boat party
- Rating4.8
- Review:3973result
- Chiba
- Akita
- Fukuoka
- Hyogo
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
Restaurant
- Rating4.5
- Review:97result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Akita
- Central Hokkaido
- Hyogo
- Okinawa main island
- Wakayama
Photo shooting
- Rating4.9
- Review:2566result
- Central Hokkaido
- Kyoto
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Event & party
- Rating3.8
- Review:60result
- Akita
- Ishikawa
- Hyogo
- Iwate
Astronomical observation
- Rating4.9
- Review:7717result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
- Wakayama
Day trip to the hot springs
- Rating4.8
- Review:104result
- Central Hokkaido
- Akita
- Kyoto
- Nara
- Northern Hokkaido
- Tochigi
Pleasure boat / Water bus
- Rating4.9
- Review:399result
- Kagoshima
- Chiba
- Hyogo
- Okinawa remote islands
Cosplay photo shooting
- Rating4.8
- Review:84result
- Kyoto
- Yamanashi
Theme parks
- Rating4.9
- Review:81result
- Akita
- Okinawa main island
- Hyogo
- Tochigi
- Tokyo
Online experience tour
Hobby / Cultural experience
Traditional culture experience
- Rating4.7
- Review:879result
- Aichi
- Akita
- Central Hokkaido
- Fukuoka
- Hyogo
- Ishikawa
Kimono rental
- Rating4.7
- Review:212result
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Fukuoka
- Ishikawa
- Kanagawa
- Kyoto
Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:1371result
- Aichi
- Akita
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
- Hyogo
- Ishikawa
Yukata Rental
- Rating4.7
- Review:175result
- Aichi
- Ishikawa
- Kanagawa
- Kyoto
- Okayama
- Saitama
Visit temples & shrines
- Rating4.8
- Review:41result
- Nara
- Wakayama
- Yamanashi
Tea ceremony experience
- Rating4.4
- Review:196result
- Tokyo
- Gifu
- Kyoto
Cosplay photo shooting
- Rating4.8
- Review:84result
- Kyoto
- Yamanashi
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.4
- Review:473result
- Osaka
- Aichi
- Kyoto
- Tokyo
Ninja & Samurai experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:116result
- Tokyo
Okinawa cultural experience / Okinawan food / Sanshin instrument
- Rating4.8
- Review:943result
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Food making
Cooking class
- Rating4.5
- Review:219result
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Akita
- Chiba
- Kumamoto
- Nara
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.4
- Review:473result
- Osaka
- Aichi
- Kyoto
- Tokyo
Sushi making experience
- Rating4.8
- Review:13result
- Osaka
- Shizuoka
Soba noodles making
- Rating4.7
- Review:176result
- Kanagawa
- Chiba
- Akita
- Shizuoka
- Tokyo
- Yamanashi
Frequently asked questions about activities
QWhat is the meaning of activity and what is activity?
A "Activity" is a general term for outdoor experience leisure activities held in the fields of nature such as the sea, rivers, lakes, mountains, sky, and snow. It mainly refers to all outdoor sports experienced as part of sightseeing in domestic and overseas resort areas such as Hawaii, Guam, Okinawa, etc., and was generally recognized as an optional tour of a travel agency, but now " The word "activity" has taken root, and the expression is widely used in media such as television and the Internet as a general term for play that can be enjoyed locally.
QWhat is Activity Japan?
A Activity Japan is Japan's largest domestic activity / day trip reservation site operated by the HIS Group. You can compare, search, and reserve recommended experiences, activities, leisure, play, soto play, online experiences, and popular day trips from 4000 affiliated companies, 400 events, and more than 15,000 plans. A variety of experience plans are available, from one person to activities that can be enjoyed by friends / couples and families with children! There are plenty of cheap plans and plans for same-day reservations and previous-day reservations, so it is ideal for searching on the road.
QWhat are the popular and recommended activity areas?
A Okinawa, which is popular as a resort area, has abundant plans for remote islands such as Miyakojima, Ishigakijima, and Iriomotejima where you can enjoy the beautiful sea and mangroves. In addition to Tokyo, which boasts the largest number of businesses and plans in the Kanto region, many people visit Kanagawa and Yamanashi in search of the sea, mountains, and lakes that are close to the city center. In Kansai, Kyoto where you can enjoy traditional culture experience and manufacturing, Osaka where you can enjoy food culture experience, and the area around Lake Biwa where there is a famous SUP spot are popular areas. In Hokkaido, you can enjoy magnificent nature experiences, snow activities, hot air balloons, etc.
QWhat are the popular and recommended activities?
A Popular marine sports in the sea are SUP and snorkeling diving. Water sports such as canoeing and kayaking and smelt fishing are popular in the lake. Exhilarating canyoning and rafting in the river, thrilling bungee jumps and paragliders in the mountains, and snowshoes in winter are also popular. In addition, we also recommend pottery experience and fishing that are popular nationwide, yukata / kimono rental at sightseeing spots, sightseeing tours and guided tours.

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