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:30208result
- Shiga
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- #For Rainy Days
Trial Diving (beginner OK)
- Rating4.8
- Review:24526result
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Shizuoka
- Tokyo
- #For Rainy Days
- #Pickup Service
Sea fishing / Fishing boat
- Rating4.8
- Review:2786result
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Miyagi
- #For Rainy Days
Snorkeling
- Rating4.8
- Review:51503result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
- #For Rainy Days
- #Pickup Service
Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:1437result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Nagano
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
- #For Rainy Days
- #In Door Activity
Paragliding
- Rating4.8
- Review:955result
- Tottori
- Tokushima
- Wakayama
- Tochigi
- Ehime
- Ishikawa
- #Pickup Service
- #For Groups
Hot air balloon
- Rating4.7
- Review:205result
- Tochigi
- Kumamoto
- Northern Hokkaido
- Miyagi
- Saitama
- #Pickup Service
Yoga Class / Pilates
- Rating4.9
- Review:163result
- Okinawa main island
- Tokyo
- #For Rainy Days
Kimono rental
- Rating4.7
- Review:226result
- Oita
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Ishikawa
- Kanagawa
- Kyoto
- #For Rainy Days
Where are you going?
Popular activities by area
Okinawa main island
Glass boat
- Rating4.8
- Review:211result
- Motobu Town (including Sesoko Island and Minna Island)/Ie Island
Snorkeling
- Rating4.8
- Review:20269result
- Blue Cave
Parasailing
- Rating4.8
- Review:4377result
- Naha city
Clear SUP
- Rating4.9
- Review:407result
- Onna
Whale watching
- Rating4.5
- Review:495result
- Naha city
Trial Diving (beginner OK)
- Rating4.9
- Review:19875result
- Blue Cave
Okinawa remote islands
Uninhabited island tour
- Rating4.9
- Review:6414result
- Miyakojima
Parasailing
- Rating4.9
- Review:1193result
- Miyakojima
Snorkeling
- Rating4.9
- Review:28622result
- Miyakojima
Clear SUP
- Rating4.9
- Review:9437result
- Ishigaki island
Glass boat
- Rating4.8
- Review:285result
- Ishigaki island
Canoe
- Rating4.9
- Review:21716result
- Ishigaki island
Tokyo
Chopsticks making experience
- Rating4.8
- Review:46result
- Ginza/Tsukiji
All-terrain vehicle
- Rating4.6
- Review:76result
- Izu Islands
Escape game
- Rating4.3
- Review:53result
- Shinjuku/Yoyogi
Traditional culture experience
- Rating4.6
- Review:410result
- Shinjuku/Yoyogi
Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods
- Rating4.8
- Review:209result
- Suginami/Nakano
Japanese Castles / Castle Ruins
- Rating4.8
- Review:45result
- Ginza/Tsukiji
Kanagawa
Sea fishing / Fishing boat
- Rating4.7
- Review:858result
- Yokohama
Event & party
- Yokohama
Soba noodles making
- Rating4.8
- Review:62result
- Kamakura
Surfing
- Rating4.8
- Review:276result
- Shonan
Segway / Personal mobility (PMD)
- Rating4.8
- Review:29result
- Hakone
Cycling/Touring/Pottering
- Rating4.9
- Review:21result
- Shonan
Central Hokkaido
Smelt fishing / Ice fishing
- Rating4.7
- Review:248result
- Sapporo
Clear Kayak
- Rating4.7
- Review:92result
- Ishikari/Sorachi/Chitose
Snow shoes/Snow trekking
- Rating4.9
- Review:139result
- Sapporo
All-terrain vehicle
- Rating4.9
- Review:18result
- Sapporo
Music box making
- Rating4.0
- Review:5result
- Otaru/Kiroro/Shakotan
Horse trekking
- Rating4.7
- Review:107result
- Ishikari/Sorachi/Chitose
Kyoto
Blacksmith experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:43result
- Kameoka/Kyotamba
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.5
- Review:260result
- Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
Kumihimo braid-making class
- Rating4.8
- Review:124result
- Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya Area
Earrings making
- Rating4.9
- Review:10result
- "Gion/Higashiyama/ Kitashirakawa Area"
Ceramics class
- Rating4.8
- Review:292result
- "Gion/Higashiyama/ Kitashirakawa Area"
Bracelet making
- Rating4.8
- Review:132result
- Kyoto Station Area
Gunma
Spiritual mission experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:33result
- Shibukawa/Ikaho
Packraft
- Rating4.9
- Review:301result
- Shima/Agatsuma/Kawarayu
Lake SUP
- Rating4.9
- Review:49result
- Shima/Agatsuma/Kawarayu
Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:44result
- Shibukawa/Ikaho
Canoe
- Rating4.9
- Review:468result
- Shima/Agatsuma/Kawarayu
City walking tour
- Rating4.7
- Review:13result
- Fujioka/Usui/Isobe/Myogi
What to do?
List of experiences you can experience at Activity Japan
Marine sports (sea activities)
Snorkeling
- Rating4.8
- Review:51503result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
- Rating4.9
- Review:30208result
- Shiga
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
Trial Diving (beginner OK)
- Rating4.8
- Review:24526result
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Shizuoka
- Tokyo
Fun Diving (license required)
- Rating4.8
- Review:1226result
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Banana boat
- Rating4.8
- Review:4194result
- Kagoshima
- Ehime
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Wakayama
Jet ski/Water ski
- Rating4.9
- Review:3214result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Sea fishing / Fishing boat
- Rating4.8
- Review:2786result
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Kanagawa
- Miyagi
Obtain Diving Certification
- Rating4.8
- Review:403result
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Shizuoka
Wakeboarding
- Rating4.8
- Review:1593result
- Kagoshima
- Ehime
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Uninhabited island tour
- Rating4.9
- Review:7225result
- Kagoshima
- Tokyo
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Mountain sports (mountain activities)
Trekking
- Rating4.9
- Review:2888result
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Kagoshima
- Kumamoto
- Nagano
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
BBQ
- Rating4.8
- Review:336result
- Tochigi
- Tokyo
- Kagoshima
- Nagano
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Astronomical observation
- Rating4.9
- Review:11189result
- Yamanashi
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Camping / Camping gear rental
- Rating4.8
- Review:99result
- Saitama
- Tokyo
- Hyogo
- Okinawa main island
Hiking /walking
- Rating4.9
- Review:2899result
- Akita
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Wakayama
- Yamanashi
All-terrain vehicle
- Rating4.8
- Review:1183result
- Tokyo
- Yamanashi
- Central Hokkaido
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
Forest therapy/Forest bathing experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:9799result
- Akita
- Kagoshima
- Kochi
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Wakayama
Mountain bike (MTB)/Downhill
- Rating4.9
- Review:145result
- Yamanashi
- Kanagawa
- Nagano
Glamping
- Rating4.8
- Review:91result
- Saitama
Winter sports (snow activities)
Snow shoes/Snow trekking
- Rating4.8
- Review:616result
- Akita
- Central Hokkaido
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Gunma
- Northern Hokkaido
- Yamagata
Smelt fishing / Ice fishing
- Rating4.4
- Review:759result
- Nagano
- Northern Hokkaido
- Central Hokkaido
- Yamanashi
Snowmobile
- Rating4.8
- Review:69result
- Niigata
- Central Hokkaido
- Eastern Hokkaido
- Northern Hokkaido
Backcountry
- Rating4.9
- Review:35result
- Central Hokkaido
- Northern Hokkaido
Play in the snow - sledding
- Rating4.9
- Review:118result
- Central Hokkaido
- Northern Hokkaido
Handmade / Handcraft workshops
Interior goods making experience
- Rating4.8
- Review:905result
- Central Hokkaido
- Miyagi
- Miyazaki
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Kyoto
Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:1437result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Nagano
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
Accessory making
- Rating4.8
- Review:1212result
- Tochigi
- Fukuoka
- Miyagi
- Shiga
- Aichi
- Akita
Japanese crafts making / Japanese miscellaneous goods
- Rating4.8
- Review:769result
- Fukuoka
- Aichi
- Miyazaki
- Shiga
- Central Hokkaido
- Hiroshima
Glassworks / Glass crafts
- Rating4.6
- Review:442result
- Central Hokkaido
- Aichi
- Nagano
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Osaka
Candle making
- Rating4.8
- Review:100result
- Tokyo
- Okinawa remote islands
- Aichi
- Okinawa main island
- Osaka
Flower arrangement class
- Rating4.7
- Review:74result
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Tokyo
Ceramic painting
- Rating4.6
- Review:266result
- Fukuoka
- Aichi
- Kanagawa
- Kyoto
- Mie
- Okayama
Wheel thrown pottery making (electric wheel / banding wheel)
- Rating4.7
- Review:598result
- Okinawa main island
- Nagano
- Osaka
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Gifu
Herbarium
- Rating4.8
- Review:64result
- Tokyo
Entertainment
Cruising / Boat party
- Rating4.8
- Review:5481result
- Aomori
- Hyogo
- Kagoshima
- Kumamoto
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Restaurant
- Rating4.5
- Review:121result
- Nagano
- Okinawa remote islands
- Hyogo
- Okinawa main island
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Photo shooting
- Rating4.9
- Review:2896result
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Event & party
- Rating4.1
- Review:62result
- Ishikawa
- Kanagawa
- Gunma
- Hyogo
Astronomical observation
- Rating4.9
- Review:11189result
- Yamanashi
- Kagoshima
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
- Tokyo
Day trip to the hot springs
- Rating4.7
- Review:131result
- Nagano
- Chiba
- Northern Hokkaido
- Oita
Pleasure boat / Water bus
- Rating4.9
- Review:746result
- Chiba
- Kagoshima
- Hyogo
- Okinawa remote islands
- Okinawa tour
- Shizuoka
Cosplay photo shooting
- Rating4.8
- Review:63result
- Yamanashi
- Aichi
- Hiroshima
- Okinawa remote islands
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Theme parks
- Rating4.9
- Review:123result
- Tochigi
- Okinawa main island
- Hyogo
- Tokyo
Online experience tour
Hobby / Cultural experience
Traditional culture experience
- Rating4.7
- Review:993result
- Fukuoka
- Ishikawa
- Aichi
- Chiba
- Iwate
- Miyazaki
Kimono rental
- Rating4.7
- Review:226result
- Oita
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Ishikawa
- Kanagawa
- Kyoto
Ceramics class
- Rating4.7
- Review:1437result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Nagano
- Aichi
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Fukuoka
Yukata Rental
- Rating4.6
- Review:173result
- Central Hokkaido
- Kyoto
- Miyagi
- Osaka
Visit temples & shrines
- Rating4.7
- Review:55result
- Oita
- Shiga
- Tokyo
- Wakayama
Tea ceremony experience
- Rating4.4
- Review:232result
- Kyoto
- Tokyo
Cosplay photo shooting
- Rating4.8
- Review:63result
- Yamanashi
- Aichi
- Hiroshima
- Okinawa remote islands
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.5
- Review:530result
- Aichi
- Kyoto
- Miyagi
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Yamaguchi
Ninja & Samurai experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:113result
- Osaka
- Tokyo
Okinawa cultural experience / Okinawan food / Sanshin instrument
- Rating4.9
- Review:1204result
- Okinawa main island
- Okinawa remote islands
Food making
Cooking class
- Rating4.5
- Review:247result
- Okinawa remote islands
- Gunma
- Nagano
- Central Hokkaido
- Chiba
- Hyogo
Dessert & traditional sweets making
- Rating4.5
- Review:530result
- Aichi
- Kyoto
- Miyagi
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Yamaguchi
Sushi making experience
- Rating4.9
- Review:14result
- Tokyo
Soba noodles making
- Rating4.7
- Review:220result
- Kanagawa
- Nagano
- Saga
- Chiba
- Tokyo
- Yamanashi
Bread making class
- Rating4.7
- Review:15result
- Tokyo
Udon noodles making
- Rating4.6
- Review:19result
- Kagawa
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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