Recommended Activities
[Professional Selection]
The professional editorial team of Activity Japan has carefully selected the best activities and experiences! You can experience making coin rings, which is rare even in Japan, and pearl extraction! There are also some spectacular experiences in Kyoto and cheap experiences and activities that cost less than 1000 yen!
Sky activities:
Bungee & Zipline
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
This is the Zip Skyride, an activity at Nozawa Onsen Sports Park. A pulley is attached to a wire stretched in the air above Hikage Ski Slope, and connected to a harness, it is a sky activity that rushes down a total length of 652m and an elevation difference of 122m in one go. It slides at a maximum speed of 70km/h, so it is extremely exhilarating. It is available to elementary school students and those weighing 25kg to 110kg.
Chichibu, Saitama [Walk! Fly! Swing! Bungee!] Conquer all the ultimate gravity-based activities!!
Japan's first gravity activity facility has finally opened in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture! Walk, fly, swing, bungee! Enjoy a plan to conquer the Gravity Park at a great price! A plan that allows you to enjoy gravity activities that are not yet available in Japan all at once! It's sure to be on your bucket list!
- 4.8
- (2 reviews/experiences)
Wear a harness and zip line over 100 meters long! This is a full-fledged outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. There is a safety training session by staff, so even beginners and those who are not good at sports can enjoy it with peace of mind. It is a 10-minute drive from Odawara Station, and there are large parks, campsites, and BBQ facilities nearby. Enjoy the vast forest with your friends and family.
[Saitama, Chichibu] Japan's first giant swing in a valley! Canyon Swing
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
Japan's first valley swing, the ultimate gravity-based activity with a drop and a giant swing!
[Hokkaido, Hidaka] Jump into the river! Bridge swing!
- 4.9
- (34 reviews and experiences)
Trust the rope attached to the bridge and jump into the river 20m below! A climbing rope is attached to the harness attached to your waist and the bridge, and you jump from the bridge into the river. After a few breathtaking seconds of freefall, you will swing high like Tarzan. Why not try this thrill with your friends? Come on, show your courage!
Handicraft and handmade experience
Rare in the country:
Coin ring making experience
- 4.9
- (13 reviews and experiences)
The process of making the ring will also become a memory! A ring made from a foreign currency coin! You can make it in a private room!! A hole is made in the center of the coin, and the ring is made in the size of your choice while gradually forming it. The atmosphere of the ring will change depending on the coin you choose, the era, and the person who made it. A coin ring of your choice from 6,900 yen You can change it to a silver coin or a coin you bring on the day.
- 5.0
- (50 reviews and experiences)
・Create a ring with one coin ・A treasure hunt where you can choose from 15,000 different coins! ・Create a ring with a coin from the year you were born or an anniversary year (if in stock) ・One of the few shops in Japan that offers the money ring experience! ・You can create an original ring that is one of a kind in the world. ・We can handle sizes from 6 to 36. ・All work is done by
- 4.9
- (5 reviews and experiences)
・A simple plan to create a ring from one coin ・Mass... A treasure hunt where you can choose from about 10,000 types of coins! ・Create a ring with a coin from the year you were born or an anniversary year (if in stock) ・Sizes can be made from -6 to 36. ・You will do all the work yourself. ・If there are 4 or more people participating, please call us and we will assist you. ・
Cheap and rare activities:
Pearl extraction experience
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
The moment you open the shell with your own hands and discover a real pearl is a special feeling. You can enjoy the excitement of wondering what color and shape of pearl you will find. You can have it made into your favorite accessory such as a necklace or ring on the spot, so you can keep that special moment in a tangible form. Pearls are also considered talismans that symbolize "purity" and "peace," and are said to protect the wearer and bring good luck and harmony.
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Kyoto x Stylish craft experience
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Recommended points: 〇 Engrave the alphabet for your favorite idol, names, anniversary gifts, and even lost dog tags! 〇 Free color combinations 〇 Experience classes in a 90-year-old Kyoto townhouse + shop and gallery in the same building 〇 5-minute walk from the Daitokuji-mae bus stop 〇 Adults welcome too! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~\"Metalworking"
\"Metalworking Class Atelier AZu" has opened at Fujimori Ryokan in Kyoto! /Thank you for visiting the Atelier AZu page from among the many others♪ We can also engrave your name or other details on the plate! Beginners are welcome. In a 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto, surrounded by many tools, we will make brass key chains. You can hang them on your bag or use them as belt loops.
[Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward] Make a colorful teaspoon or stirrer (take home on the day)
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Decorate the handle. Choose your favorite five colors from the polka dot and plain glass parts and combine them. Once the colors are decided, melt them with a burner and join them together. The instructor will be by your side to provide full support, so even those who are using a burner for the first time can experience it with confidence. You can take your creation home on the day, so it will make a great souvenir from Kyoto.
[Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City] Making a Matcha Parfait at a Yatsuhashi Shop
We will make three-colored Yatsuhashi dumplings, matcha jelly, and matcha syrup by hand. Then, we will whip the matcha cream and arrange various ingredients such as bean paste and ice cream in a cute glass. Have fun making and eating Yatsuhashi shop's "Matcha Parfait"♪ *Due to preparation, we will only accept reservations until 12:00 the day before.
[Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto] Popular glassblowing! Make a refreshing wind chime! (Take home on the day)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
Choose two colors you like and blow the glass melted with a burner. This is a full-fledged experience in which you can also make two decorative glass beads with lace patterns. Once the glass has cooled, combine the colorful strips of paper and tie them with hemp thread to finish! Stay cool this hot summer with your own handmade wind chimes♪ *Japanese-Speaking Participants Only
Make it your own:
Perfume and aroma experience
[Okinawa, Ishigaki Island] Aromatherapy perfume making experience using natural scents
Create your own one-of-a-kind "natural perfume" ♩ as a memento of a fun trip, a treat for yourself, or for everyday use ✧ Why not try making your own original perfume with your favorite scent? Because it is a natural scent, it is recommended for those who find commercially available scents too strong! Enjoy the excitement of a science experiment while finding a comfortable scent for yourself.
- 5.0
- (10 reviews and experiences)
Experience making Japanese fragrances at the Yurasukaori Atelier in Seijo, a quiet residential area. In this plan, you will create incense sticks using only the fragrant woods agarwood and sandalwood, as well as fragrance ingredients used in medicine and food, preserving the traditional scents. Incense sticks were first made in Osaka around the beginning of the Edo period. They can be used to relax, change your mood, or to let the fragrance in your room before welcoming guests.
[Tokyo/Tomioka] <Weekday Plan> Experience making your own original aroma perfume
- 4.2
- (3 reviews/experiences)
Make your own aroma perfume using 100 kinds of essential oils and Egyptian glass perfume bottles. Each one is handmade, so it's one of a kind! Make your own aroma perfume using Egyptian glass bottles and an original essential oil blend. Advice from a blend designer included! Beginners can also enjoy making it. Why not try your own unique scent with essential oil blending?
Create one aroma hair oil (approx. 30ml)★ Experience aroma blending to create your own unique scent with essential oils (natural fragrances)♪ Can also be used as body oil! Recommended as a gift for yourself, a friend, or a loved one! It's about a 5-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station, so it's also recommended as a souvenir of your trip to Osaka! Our staff will be happy to assist you.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
[Custom-made fragrance] This is a custom-made fragrance specialty store from Kyoto. We have dozens of fragrances in store depending on the season. From these, customers can choose a few scents that they like. We will actually spray the scent you have chosen onto a mouette to test the scent. There are no restrictions, so please try as many as you like.
Learn from a professional:
Self-diagnosis/fortune telling
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Please use 12 colored pencils to color 9 circles as you like, and we will give you a reading of the results. We will explore who you really are. This salon is for women only. Married couples and couples can participate.
- 4.6
- (4 reviews and experiences)
This is a trial lesson in fresh flower therapy arrangement. You will create a popular Parisian style arrangement. In addition, it comes with a color diagnosis to find out your current lucky flowers and therapy flowers. This salon is [women only]. Married couples and couples can participate.
Discover your true self with mini flower counseling! We will arrange 26 flower psychology cards and give you a reading of the results. This salon is for women only. Married couples and couples can participate.
We have 200 kinds of aromas. Feel free to compare the aromas, or enjoy your fortune telling with aroma cards while you relax. You can bring your own drinks! *We do not sell drinks at our shop. Also, please refrain from bringing in food. ★Right in front of Akae Starbucks ★Available for 1 hour on weekdays only (if it is not crowded)
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
This is our recommended plan, where you can receive a professional personal color diagnosis, understand the colors that suit you, and then create the perfect lip color for you! The pair plan is very popular because you can listen to your loved one's diagnosis next to you, which can be used as a reference for future shopping and gifts. First, a personal color consultant will determine your base color (yellow or cool) and four seasons (1st,
Summer experiences and events
Fun experiences to enjoy with your kids during summer vacation: July and August
[Tokyo] Exciting! Searching for rhinoceros beetles in summer! in Tokyo
Go to the woods at night to look for rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles! ★Main targets: rhinoceros beetles, sawtooth stag beetles, and small stag beetles *These are just targets. There is no guarantee that you will encounter them.
[August: One-day summer vacation program! Perfect for independent research! A veterinarian will teach you about the microscopic world seen through a microscope!] As a special summer vacation program, we will be holding a one-day program using a microscope on Saturday, August 17th! It's perfect for summer vacation independent research! Whether you're touching a microscope for the first time or are not good at using a microscope, a veterinarian will
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
[July: Great summer insect discovery! Explore the summer forest with the insect expert!] The hugely popular insect exploration will be held again this year! This time, you might be able to see large dragonflies such as the "Dwarf Dragonfly" and "Giant Dragonfly"! If you're lucky, you might even see a stag beetle! Come search for insects with Wakuwaku-san, the insect expert, as you walk around the "Grassy School" in the middle of nature! Insects
[August: Recommended for summer independent research! Dyeing fabric with natural plants! Your first plant dyeing!] Summer vacation independent research! Recommended for summer vacation crafts! Let's dye fabric using natural plants that grow around the campsite! It's a plant dyeing experience for beginners that anyone can easily do! This time, we will be using "Kuromoji", which is also used for high-quality toothpicks, and "Bamboo
Let's go on a little adventure in Nishiawakura village! We start by making firewood from wood and making a fire ourselves. From a comfortable everyday life, we do everything ourselves for three days. What will you think and realize here? We have planned this experience in the Satoyama area of Nishiawakura village. Parents are also welcome to participate. We hope you will see Nishiawakura village with us.
Fireworks, events, and festivals held in July
The 2024 Sumida River Fireworks Festival will be held on July 27th (Sat)! Approximately 20,000 fireworks will light up the night sky over the Sumida River. A buffet with about 50 kinds of dishes will be prepared at the APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Station Tower, which is within walking distance of the fireworks venue.
The Tenjin Festival Boat Parade is crowded with many people every year. Normally, it is not possible to board the boat, but this year we are accepting general participants as a special invitation. We have arranged for the fireworks to be set off right in front of the boat! The fireworks that go off right in front of you are definitely worth seeing. Why not board the Tenjin Festival Fireworks Boat Parade? *All seats are reserved seats. The boat you will be boarding is a Jigurumi-ko boat, so
Fireworks, events and festivals held in August
55th Fukushima Waraji Festival Friday, August 2, 2024 Saturday, August 3, 2024 Friday, August 2, 18:30-21:00 (scheduled) Paid seating available National Route 13 Shinobu Street - Station Street Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji Parade Saturday, August 3, 18:30-20:00 (scheduled) Paid seating available National Route 13 Shinobu Street - Station Street
[Scheduled to be held on August 13th] Sanuki Takamatsu Festival Fireworks Display "Dondon Takamatsu"
Rent a luxury cruiser and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from the Seto Inland Sea. Approximately 8,000 large fireworks and star mines will light up the night sky of Takamatsu. Spend a special night with that special someone.
Experience it for under 1000 yen
Great value activities
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
The session takes 5 minutes per person. The Great Pyrenees Dog (Grépi) is a very large dog native to the Pyrenees Mountains, weighing 45-60kg. It must have been about 40 years ago, when there was an anime called "Meiken Jolly". At the time, they were called Pyrenean dogs in Japan. This may have been the trigger for them to be kept in pensions near ski resorts.
- 4.8
- (10 reviews and experiences)
This is a hand weaving experience that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender, from children to adults! Please come and enjoy the experience in a relaxing space near Nakazakicho, Osaka Umeda.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
Now in its 15th year since opening, it offers a wide range of activities, long hours of fun, and low prices. A fun canyoning experience planned by a ninja where you can enjoy 2-3 hours of hard, safe fun in the river. Please call to confirm your application on the day! From August 1st to September 23rd, the morning session starts at 8am! Please apply from the "All members gather" course! ▶Contents *Guide fee only Fee ¥1,000/person (including course fee, guide fee)
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
===============================================================================================<Course around Iwaki Station starting from Iwaki Station> A course for those who love Iwaki, with anecdotes and trivia, including the history of Iwakidaira Castle, which was ruled by the Iwakidaira Domain, a tour of the famous sites in Taira town, and nature walks.