Recommended for family trips! Area Ranking & Activities for Kids
In this special issue,
Recommended areas for family trips
of
Ranking format
Introducing!
In addition to the characteristics of each area,
Recommended Tourist Spots & Spots for Kids
Picked up each!
Ranking of recommended activities for family trips in each area We are also introducing! Use it as a reference for your next family trip!
Ranking of recommended areas for family trips
Below is a list of recommended areas for family trips.
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First place·
Okinawa
, 2nd place
Hokkaido
,3rd place·
Yamanashi
,4th·
Tokyo
, 5th place
Shizuoka
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(* Original ranking based on activity Japan reservation)
From the popular resort area to the city center and surrounding areas, the choices have expanded!
Based on the attractions of each spot and activities that can be enjoyed locally, please plan a trip that suits your family's tastes and schedule.
1st place: Okinawa
The staple of domestic leisure is still Okinawa!
An area popular as a spot where you can enjoy many marine activities in the beautiful sea
is.
Okinawa Then Snorkeling experience that can be participated from 2 years old or Banana boat experience There are marine activities such as this, so even families with children can enjoy the sea of Okinawa to their heart's content!
Okinawa is compact compared to Honshu, Car rental Another great thing about renting one is that it makes moving around easy.
Especially recommended sightseeing spots in Okinawa are " Mihama American Village "is.
"Mihama American Village" is a huge complex facility that boasts an area about 5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
You can enjoy shopping and gourmet food while enjoying the atmosphere of the West Coast of the United States!
Also recommended activities are: One of Okinawa's best snorkeling spots " Blue Grotto ” snorkel experience in is.
Participation is possible from 2 years old, and participation fee is free up to 3 years old!
It can be reserved for one group, so you can enjoy an extraordinary experience with just your family!
- 4.9
- (663 reviews and experiences)
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
Spots where children can enjoy / Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa It is a famous aquarium that you should visit at least once.
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
' is generally used as '
Churaumi Aquarium
is called
A popular tourist spot loved by locals and tourists
.
Located along the coast facing the East China Sea,
World's largest class tank
Then
A giant whale shark over 8 meters long
can see
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The experience of seeing a living giant creature up close is exciting not only for children, but also for adults!
In addition, the area around "Churaumi Aquarium" Ocean Expo Park in a park called There is a botanical garden, a planetarium, and playground equipment, so even children who are tired of aquariums can have fun!
In addition, "Ocean Expo Park" Okichan Theater ” Then, how Free dolphin show You can also see , so it's a good deal! Please take a look with your children!
[Okinawa, Naha] Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Ticket | Naha HIS LeaLea Lounge Exchange
This is a great value Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium admission ticket that can be redeemed at the HIS LeaLea Lounge. You can avoid waiting in line by redeeming your ticket in advance and enter the aquarium smoothly. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, famous for its whale sharks, is a magnificent world of mysterious Okinawan creatures. In the "Coral Sea" tank bathed in sunlight, you can see a large-scale coral breeding exhibition.
[Okinawa Naha departure] Churaumi Aquarium and plenty of Okinawa enjoyment bus | Rad Churaumi
This is a one-day bus tour that visits popular sightseeing spots in Okinawa, such as the Churaumi Aquarium. You can apply from 1 person and have plenty of time to stay in the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium for about 2.5 hours! A great value tour that includes not only the entrance fee to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium but also the entrance fee to other facilities. Transfer from hotel in Naha city to central northern resort hotel (designated hotel
Recommended activities for family trips
At Activity Japan, charming okinawa " Ocean ” A plan that you can enjoy with your family is fulfilling!
- 4.7
- (2168 reviews and experiences)
[Very popular] We also hold Blue Cave Snorkeling events for people aged 2 to 70! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 Another plan [All-you-can-play in the Blue Cave for one day] Equipment rental service is now open! → https://activityjapan.com/pu
- 4.9
- (373 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni Beach"★★The famous Yuni Beach tour, which is a must-visit place on TikTok if you come to Miyakojima★This performance is possible only because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It is very popular as a photo spot for influencers and models and for PV shooting! Why not join us in making wonderful memories of Miyakojima? Drone
[Okinawa, Motobu, Sesoko Island] Super popular! Anyone can enjoy a 30-minute glass canoe tour!
- 4.9
- (13 reviews and testimonials)
Let's go on a leisurely sightseeing tour in an all-clear covered glass canoe at Anchi Beach on Sesoko Island, which boasts some of the most beautiful ocean on the main island of Okinawa! You can take photos and chat with each other while looking at the corals and fish up close at your feet. Since the tour is led by a guide, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
2nd place: Hokkaido
Hokkaido, a popular leisure spot located on the opposite side of Okinawa!
In addition to plenty of gourmet and leisure activities, it is cool in summer and snowy in winter.
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again, Hokkaido has many sightseeing spots in its vast land, so even if you visit every year, you can find new ways to enjoy yourself by visiting different places.
Famous for Hokkaido gourmet food and the Sapporo Snow Festival in winter Sapporo , You can enjoy the magnificent nature that is registered as a World Heritage Site Shiretoko , Horse-drawn carriage experience There is a "Northern Horse Park" where you can enjoy shows by ponies Tomakomai etc .
The area is perfect for traveling with family!
If you want to enjoy Hokkaido activities on a family trip,
in the Otaru area
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Blue Grotto Private Cruise
”
is recommended
.
It is a chartered cruise plan that you can enjoy without entering the family, and you can participate from 0 years old. You can bring young children!
An adventurous cruise experience Okinawa It will excite children in a different way from the snorkel experience of the "Blue Cave"!
[Hokkaido/ Otaru] Blue cave private cruise charter plan
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Please enjoy a special time with couples, families and groups. A tour aiming for [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about Otaru's unknown nature, history and culture! We will guide you to [inside the blue cave] while on the boat. There is also an all-weather (type with a cabin) open deck space where you can feel the sea breeze. little child
Spots for children / Asahiyama Zoo
A particularly famous zoo in the Hokkaido area.
See penguins up close
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penguin walk
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, a huge pool where you can see polar bears swimming through the glass, a cylindrical aquarium where seals come and go, etc.
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" Asahiyama Zoo You can observe rare animals in a unique display method.
again, You can interact with goats, sheep, guinea pigs, etc. Children's ranch ”, where families can come in contact with animals. .
[Hokkaido, Asahikawa, Furano, Biei] Popular tour Asahiyama Zoo, Biei, and Furano
Asahiyama Zoo and Furano-Biei Action Exhibition Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo is famous for its display method that draws out the natural ecology of animals. Let's meet lively animals such as penguins swimming in the tank above your head and seals swimming in the cylindrical tank in front of you! After enjoying the animals, regardless of the season
Asahiyama Zoo admission ticket
Book your tickets to Asahiyama Zoo online! KKday is now selling tickets to Asahiyama Zoo, Japan's northernmost zoo, located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido! This facility is known for its "behavioral exhibits" where you can observe animals' natural ecology, and you can observe the popular penguins and seals up close. Events such as "munching time" where you can watch the animals eat are also popular. We recommend purchasing your tickets to Asahiyama Zoo in advance to ensure smooth entry on the day!
Recommended activities for family trips
At Activity Japan, A plan where you can fully enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido with the sea, sky, caves, etc. are available!
[Hokkaido, Otaru] Blue Cave | Famous Captain's Adventure Let's Go Cruise!
- 4.8
- (125 reviews/testimonials)
A tour aiming for [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about Otaru's unknown nature, history and culture! We will guide you to [inside the blue cave] while on the boat. All-weather (type with a cabin) There is also an open deck space where you can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days, and you can also feel the sea breeze. Safe even for small children
- 4.6
- (33 reviews and testimonials)
About 30 to 45 minutes by car from central Sapporo, experience smelt fishing on ice, which is currently attracting attention at the very popular spot [Ibarado River]! Transportation from Sapporo Station is included, and all tools are available for rental, so feel free to join us. Please wear warm clothing as this is an outdoor activity. The guide will make tempura of the smelt you caught on the spot, so you can enjoy it. with food
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
★Private tent plan★ Enjoy your time with a private tent for each group♪ [Challenge yourself from drilling holes to catching fish and making tempura!] ★Can you complete the missions of the smelt fishing master?! ★Enjoy three missions☆This plan is suitable for everyone, from small children to adults, and will allow you to make memories with the fishing master♪ While completing the missions, you can also enjoy the real
3rd place: Yamanashi
Yamanashi, which is easily accessible from central Tokyo, is a popular leisure spot in the Kanto area. .
Shizuoka Activities in beautiful nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Fuji that straddles the prefectural border with Yamanashi Hot springs and wineries in the Kofu Basin, the center of fruit picking etc .
All of them are full of attractive spots, and you can enjoy a variety of family trips that you wouldn't think are close to the Tokyo metropolitan area!
The most recommended sightseeing spots are: spreading south of Yamanashi Lake Motosu, Lake Shoji, Lake Saiko, Lake Kawaguchi ・ Lake Yamanaka consists of " Fuji Five Lakes ” Surrounding area is.
With a great location near Mt. Fuji, you can experience various activities on the calm lake, not to mention the abundance of nature.
We recommend Using a board to advance on the surface of the lake SUP or, Kayak/Canadian canoe cruising experience is!
Both experiences can be participated in from 2 to 6 years old, and your dog can also participate in the kayak / Canadian canoe cruising experience!
- 4.8
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
Beginners can enjoy kayaking on Lake Motosu, the most beautiful and quiet of the Fuji Five Lakes. On days with good weather, you can even see Mt. Fuji from the surface of the lake! ! You can enjoy a sense of unity with the nature and water of Lake Motosu using a highly stable single-seater sea kayak or leisure kayak.
- 4.5
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
[Plan Contents] Enjoy the great outdoors from the lake. Spend a relaxing time! A leisurely Kawaguchi Lake Kayak Course This is a 1 hour and 30 minute Kawaguchi Lake Kayak Experience Course. The guide will give you a lecture on land, so even beginners can enjoy it. Even children and those who are not good at exercise can feel at ease! The guide will provide you with full support ♪ Kayaking with your dog
- 4.8
- (144 reviews and experiences)
A local resident guide will tell you the charm of West Lake while explaining nature! Small-group, homely tours unique to individual guides are also popular. *It is a mysterious lake with the most guide elements among the Fuji Five Lakes! Lake Saiko, where the Aokigahara lava flow that once filled the gigantic lake flowed, and the overwhelming gigantic lava wall looks like a small Grand Canyon.
Spots where children can enjoy / Fuji-Q Highland
One of the most popular amusement parks in the Kanto region, which is easily accessible from the city center and surrounded by rich nature.
" FUJIYAMA ” There are thrilling attractions with age and height restrictions, such as , but there are teacups, merry-go-rounds, and mini-coasters that can be ridden from 3 years old. " rock and roll duncan ” etc .
There are many attractions that have no height or age restrictions or are low. .
Parents are required to accompany attractions without usage restrictions.
Why don't you take an attraction together and take a memorable photo?
Recommended activities for family trips
In Yamanashi, I don't think it's near the city center Activities where families can enjoy nature together in vast lakes, mountains, caves, etc. There are plenty!
- 4.7
- (78 reviews/testimonials)
How about smelt fishing on a small dome boat that does not require a boat license? It can be reserved for a small number of people, so you can relax and enjoy it at your own pace. The small dome ship has an engine, so you can move freely and easily! You can fish at any point you like. You can enjoy fishing comfortably without wind, rain and snow. The final return time is 14:00. The engine cannot be used in freezing weather.
- 4.5
- (34 reviews and testimonials)
Let's go fishing for smelt at Lake Yamanaka! This is a course with a hand-wound rental rod and a gimmick. (Electric rental rods are also available as an option) *Feed will be charged an additional 100 yen on-site. Enjoy up to 6 hours from 7:00 to 13:00. Please apply for your desired boarding time when making a reservation (you can disembark at any time you like on site). Coro below
- 4.2
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
You can enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable smelt fishing experience at Lake Yamanaka, which is the closest to Mt. Fuji. ``Popular with beginners and women too!'' ``While looking at Mt. Fuji'' ``Enjoy without bringing anything.'' We will provide kind and thorough lectures for beginners. Please note that this plan is limited to weekdays and is not reserved for private use, but rather a shared ride. The standard age for boarding is 5 years or older and 80 years old.
4th place: Tokyo
Japan's world-class metropolis, Tokyo, is also a popular area for family travel!
Place of origin of fashion・
Shibuya
and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which is popular for its observatory, and its attractive gardens and skyscrapers.
Shinjuku
, downtown atmosphere
Asakusa
etc
.
There are many sightseeing spots with different tastes, and you can go around the places you want to go as a family.
Sightseeing spots are compactly organized, and the transportation network is well-equipped, so it's easy to move around. .
There are countless recommended sightseeing spots, but after all The landmark " Tokyo Skytree®︎ is a facility you want to visit is.
You can enjoy the view from Japan's tallest tower and enjoy shopping and gourmet food at the commercial complex "Tokyo Solamachi" that spreads out at your knees!
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Activity Japan is offering a limited-time art facility in the Toyosu area where you can walk barefoot through artworks. " teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM ” date and time admission ticket set can be booked!
This plan offers spectacular views, art, and great value for the whole family, so be sure to check it out if you're interested!
teamLab Planets TOKYO Toyosu admission ticket reservations (Tokyo Toyosu Art)
Admission ticket to teamLab Planets TOKYO, a gigantic artwork space created by teamLab in Toyosu, Tokyo. Based on the concept of "Body Immersive," this is an experiential theme park where you can immerse yourself in the artwork with your whole body. Experience overwhelming digital art at teamLab Planets TOKYO!
Fun spots for children / Legoland®︎・Discovery Center Tokyo
Odaiba area It is in, An indoor theme park where you can enjoy various attractions related to LEGO®︎ blocks is.
Over 1.6 million LEGO®︎ blocks were used to reproduce Tokyo's tourist attractions in miniature. " miniland "or, Visitors can observe the process of making LEGO®︎ blocks through play " Lego®︎ Factory ", Learn to make works with a LEGO®︎ craftsman "Master Builder" " creative workshop "etc, Plenty of booths to visit and experience .
It stimulates children's creativity through hands-on experience.
You can see your child grow up while having fun,
Experience-based sightseeing spots
Recommended as!
Imagination and creativity, growing steadily. Learn, see, and feel the fun of LEGO® blocks at a lot of hands-on attractions! Surrounded by more than 3 million LEGO® blocks, this is an indoor playground where you can immerse yourself in the world of LEGO® blocks. Visit the LEGO® block factory, create a special LEGO classroom, and recreate the city of Tokyo with LEGO® blocks. giant geo
Imagination and creativity, growing steadily. Learn, see, and feel the fun of LEGO® blocks at a lot of hands-on attractions! Surrounded by more than 3 million LEGO® blocks, this is an indoor playground where you can immerse yourself in the world of LEGO® blocks. Visit the LEGO® block factory, create a special LEGO classroom, and recreate the city of Tokyo with LEGO® blocks. giant geo
Recommended activities for family trips
Tokyo area Then Experience a wide variety of activities that families can enjoy, such as river cruises, crafting experiences, and escape games. can!
- 4.2
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
The price includes an experience fee for interacting with animals such as owls and a feeding experience. ☆ There is no time limit due to the number of people who can enter, but if it is crowded, it will be replaced by 1 hour. *It is possible to enter the store without a reservation on the day, but there is a limit on the number of people who can enter. A popular and topical animal cafe in Tokyo, located 3 minutes on foot from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo! Among them an owl and a hedgehog
- 4.4
- (21 reviews and 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
- 4.7
- (32 reviews and testimonials)
If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know if you have any preferences for what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. The course times are the recommended times. At the time of writing
5th place: Shizuoka
Like Yamanashi, the Shizuoka area, which is easily accessible from the city center, is also a popular area for family trips!
Facing the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Fuji lies on the prefectural border with Yamanashi.
Shizuoka
for,
Lake Hamana is famous for delicious eel
Hamamatsu area
and the Izu Peninsula area, where you can enjoy leisure activities in the mountains and sea, hot springs, etc.
.
There are many sightseeing spots rich in nature that are perfect for casual family trips.
The most recommended sightseeing spots are
Fuji Safari Park
”!
The safari zone, where various animals are kept free, can be seen from your own car or through the wire netting.
jungle bus
You can take a tour on the
.
Children who love animals will definitely get excited!
You can spend a precious time for children that you can never experience at a normal zoo.
Also, you can make a reservation at Activity Japan, Available from 5 to 6 years old Paragliding experience is also recommended.
In addition to the low-altitude Paragliding experience, A two-seater operated by a professional tandem flight ”, you can enjoy a high-altitude flight experience and a spectacular view. .
A thrilling flight experience that is different from an airplane will be an unforgettable memory for children!
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
This is an experience course where you can experience a half-day experience (floating experience) in an area where Mt. Fuji is in front of you, and actually fly from a high altitude takeoff (tandem flight). With a tandem flight, you can ride a paraglider operated by a tandem pilot together and enjoy a real flight from the sky.
Spots for children / Mt. Fuji Wild Adventure
An outdoor park where you can camp in nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
With just the admission fee, you can use many attractions for free, such as athletics in the facility, nature symbiosis type athletics that uses nature as it is, and contact with animals such as pigs and goats. .
Unique athletic equipment is also available on top of the goat hut. Sometimes goats come up!
For an additional charge of 200 to 500 yen, you can also experience a walk with animals, a piglet stage show, and a thrilling zip slide!
It is a recommended spot where children can move their bodies in various ways and play to their heart's content!
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.
- Tokai
- Shizuoka
- Gotemba/Fuji
- forest adventure
- athletic zipline
- BBQ
Mt.Fuji Wild Adventure is an outdoor park full of wildness on Mt.Fuji, a World Heritage site. Whether alone, as a couple, or in a circle, the whole family can enjoy it, from children who want to enjoy adventures to elderly people who want to relax. In addition to staying in tents, we also have guest houses. Please come and enjoy nature together.
Recommended activities for family trips
At Activity Japan, A plan where you can enjoy the sea, mountains, and sky of Shizuoka with your family can be booked!
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
We will pick you up at Izu-Taga Station! Would you like to experience Paragliding easily? You can enjoy the scenic nature of Izu registered as a geopark from the sky. Just take a few steps forward at a speed similar to jogging and you will be in the sky. All aerial maneuvers are performed by experienced instructors, so you can rest assured. Focus on enjoying the scenery.
You will use 1kg of special clay called "black granite" that turns jet black after firing to make your favorite vessel. You can make anything, such as a plate, a bowl, or a mug! The required time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- 4.4
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
Paragliding tandem flight! Let's enjoy the beautiful Izu sky. Recommended for couples and families! You can rest assured that your flight will be conducted by a professional paragliding pilot. Take a walk in the air in Izu as a memory of your trip! Participant weight is 25-78kg.
Recommended family trip summary
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Introducing areas recommended for family trips in a ranking format
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There are so many sightseeing spots in each area, and there are places where you can enjoy with children!
Activities introduced by area
Only things that will be a valuable experience for children
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Please use this special feature as a reference when planning a new family trip!
*The content of this article is current as of October 2024.
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