Ranking of recommended spots and popular activities for outings with children in Kansai

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Making authentic swords using "Tamahagane", the same material as Japanese swords <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 4.9
• (18 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Kyoto Higashiyama] 60-minute chopstick-making experience! Make your own original Japanese goods in a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse ★ Beginners, couples, and parents and children welcome (reservations accepted until the evening of the previous day)

• 5.0
• (7 reviews and experiences)

Why not make your own chopsticks in a nostalgic space? Make them a memento of your trip to Kyoto, a girls' night out, or a gift for a special someone... You can take home the product you made on the same day.

[Kyoto, Higashiyama] Just 6 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple! A 20-minute easy potter's wheel experience at a popular spot with a Kyoto atmosphere

• 4.7
• (62 reviews and experiences)

Ninenzaka to Sannenzaka is a classic course for dates and girls' trips. This popular spot is what everyone thinks is "Kyoto-like!" Come and enjoy some pottery, something you've always wanted to try!

[Shijo, Kyoto] The latest trending experience! The coin ring experience where money turns into a ring!

• 4.9
• (6 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. ・

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Japanese sweets making experience [Welcome to the world of traditional Japanese sweets, Nerikiri!] 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

• 4.1
• (49 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. In the Japanese sweets making experience, you will make two seasonal Japanese sweets per person.

[Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward] Chopstick making experience ~ Make chopsticks from Kyoto's fine wood "Kitayama cedar" and chopstick holders with Yuzen dyeing!

• 5.0
• (23 reviews and experiences)

This set includes chopstick making using soft and fragrant Kyoto Kitayama cedar, and a chopstick holder made with Yuzen dyeing using stencils. Every time the wood is carved out, a faint fragrance fills the air. Why not try making chopsticks in a room of a Kyoto townhouse with this kind of atmosphere?

[Kyoto, Kiyomizu] Beginners welcome! Make your favorite shape! Standard plan for potter's wheel experience (25 minutes)

• 4.8
• (56 reviews and experiences)

Experience using an electric potter's wheel to shape the spinning clay. Even the slightest distortion can cause the shape to fall apart, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is amazing. [Experience process] 1. When the reserved time arrives, enter the store.

[Kyoto] A set plan for "tea picking experience" in "Wazuka", a famous Uji tea producing area, "tea soba making experience" and "tea leaf tempura making experience", the only one in Japan! Beginners are supported with peace of mind!

• 4.7
• (3 reviews/experiences)

If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the "Tea Genkyo" (hometown of tea), we recommend a tea picking experience! Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the Tea Genkyo (hometown of tea), and even today, it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At Wazukaya, the "Cha Soba Making Experience" using "Wazuka Tea" is very popular, but if you are going to make cha soba, why not try picking the tea leaves yourself? In the tea fields of Wazuka, the tea leaves are picked from March to November.

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Authentic Japanese-style knife making experience - half-day course - <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 5.0
• (6 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Kyoto/Kameoka] Paragliding experience 470m "Tandem Flight Course" Beginners welcome! Free pick-up and drop-off available!

• 4.9
• (46 reviews and experiences)

Experience a dynamic flight from Parapark Kyoto (altitude difference 470m) with a professional instructor. Leave all the maneuvering to the instructor behind you and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the air. *Depending on weather conditions, we may change to Yagi Tandem (Nishi-Kyoto Paragliding Practice Area 200m or 130m). *People

[Hyogo, Awajishima] Japan's largest marine athletics! 2024 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima will be upgraded!

• 4.6
• (62 reviews and experiences)

Japan's largest marine athletics park, "2024 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima," with a Google rating of 4.8 (as of May 2024), will be returning to Awajishima's Sumoto City Ohama Beach in the summer of 2024 with a major upgrade! The excitement just keeps growing! There are 11 more super fun new attractions than last year, for a total of 43 new attractions.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] "Water Park" Have fun on the lake this summer! Water athletics on Lake Biwa

• 3.6
• (19 reviews and experiences)

[The only water athletics facility in natural fresh water! Welcome to Adventure Water Park] A water amusement park! Let's go to Shirohige Beach! Have fun to your heart's content in the crystal clear and beautiful Lake Biwa! There are slides and trampolines, so you can enjoy yourself while basking in the sunshine of Lake Biwa! In the athletics facility,

【Shiga・琵琶湖】手ぶらでSUPクルーズしよう！

• 4.6
• (11 reviews and experiences)

The thrill of passing under the Omi Ohashi Bridge and the cruise that takes you close to the ruins of Zeze Castle Park and enjoys the scenery from the Lake Biwa side will surely give you a taste of the new charms of Lake Biwa and a wonderful "out of the ordinary" experience that is so close to you. You can enjoy the pleasure of viewing the town and scenery from the Lake Biwa side at walking speed, something that is close but rarely seen, and feel the comfortable swaying, sunlight, and breeze.

[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)

• 4.7
• (130 reviews and experiences)

A SUP experience tour heading to the mystical Shirahige Shrine with its beautiful, crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful western part of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! You can also take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the middle of the lake! The destination is Shirahige Shrine.

[Shiga / Omi-Maiko] For experienced people! Lake Biwa SUP rental 180 minutes (PM course)

This course is for those with SUP experience. *This is a rental plan only. *The meeting and disbanding points are at the local slope. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the lake at your own pace.

[Kyoto/Kameoka] Paragliding experience 470m "Tandem Flight Course" Beginners welcome! Free pick-up and drop-off available!

• 4.9
• (46 reviews and experiences)

Experience a dynamic flight from Parapark Kyoto (altitude difference 470m) with a professional instructor. Leave all the maneuvering to the instructor behind you and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the air. *Depending on weather conditions, we may change to Yagi Tandem (Nishi-Kyoto Paragliding Practice Area 200m or 130m). *People

[Wakayama・Kinokawa] Paragliding tandem flight experience - casual and safe - a flight from an altitude of 300 meters offers attractive views of the four seasons

• 5.0
• (2 reviews/experiences)

Why not try a flight in the sky while looking down on the Wakayama Plain in all four seasons? Let's make your dream of "flying in the sky" come true together♪★Information on infectious disease prevention measures★<Responses from the host company>・Staff must wear masks: Masks must be worn inside the reception facility, in the vehicle, and during the flight. ・Disinfection measures: Disinfectant is provided at the entrance to the reception facility, and hand soap is provided in the changing rooms. <

[Shiga/Maibara] Experience paragliding on Mt. Ibuki, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains! Enjoy the view of Lake Biwa! (Half-day morning tour, pick-up and drop-off included)

• 4.7
• (8 reviews and experiences)

Ibukiyama Paragliding School, the only paragliding school in Shiga Prefecture, offers a trial course that even beginners can enjoy. This plan is a half-day course recommended for those who want to try it once.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in the Lake by Kayak (120 minutes)

• 4.7
• (42 reviews and experiences)

Would you like to go kayaking on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan? With this plan, you can visit the torii gate of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture, from the lake. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii gate and the vastness of Lake Biwa.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Easy lake kayak touring on the lake

Enjoy a relaxing kayaking experience while feeling the refreshing breeze as you cross the lake! We use wide, stable kayaks. Beginners are welcome! Ages 6 and up are welcome! This is an activity especially recommended for families. Group reservations are also welcome! ~Experience process~①Meeting and check-in Please use the parking lot at Oku-Biwako Makino Park Hotel. (Free) Meeting

[Wakayama, Kozagawa] Relax in the clear waters! A relaxing river rafting experience in a canoe (half-day 3-hour course)

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

★ Take a leisurely canoe ride down the Kozagawa River, known as the purest river in the southernmost part of Honshu♪★ You'll be accompanied by an experienced guide, so even first-timers can enjoy the experience with peace of mind! The pure river, nurtured in a rich natural environment, is home to many creatures, including long-finged shrimp and gobies, and the scenery created by the mountains and oddly shaped rocks is a delight to behold. The water is also very clear,

[Awaji Island] Cruise fishing & whirlpool viewing & boat experience (90 minutes) | Private charter | Come empty-handed | Electric toilet available

• 4.9
• (23 reviews and experiences)

・Cruise fishing Total fee for up to 5 people * Those under 12 years old are counted as 0.5 people * Extension 8,800 yen for 1 hour ・Rod, electric reel, life jacket rental fee = 1,100 yen / 1 set (OK to come empty-handed) ・You can see the Naruto whirlpools from a distance that you can reach out and touch. [Schedule] ① Departure ~ whirlpools (about 10 minutes) ② Whirlpools

[Awaji Island, West Coast] "Weekend and Holiday Kayak Fishing Experience!" 3-hour course (photo shoot included)

• 4.9
• (8 reviews and experiences)

Kayak fishing is available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. We will give a detailed lecture at the beginning so that even beginners can easily experience kayak fishing. If you would like to try fishing while kayaking, please make a reservation. ~Schedule~ ① First, we will explain how to ride a kayak or SUP. 10 minutes ② In the sea

[Wakayama, Tanabe] Fishing for beginners and veterans alike! Rental equipment available for boat fishing "Fishing" - empty-handed

• 4.6
• (5 reviews and experiences)

From those who are new to fishing on a boat to experienced experts who enjoy fishing every day, why not try out fishing on a boat at Marine World Tanabe? For those who don't have any fishing equipment, we have rental items available, from fishing rods with reels to safety life jackets and boots. We also teach you how to fish, so even beginners can enjoy fishing.

[Kyoto, Higashiyama] Just 6 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple! A 20-minute easy potter's wheel experience at a popular spot with a Kyoto atmosphere

• 4.7
• (62 reviews and experiences)

Ninenzaka to Sannenzaka is a classic course for dates and girls' trips. This popular spot is what everyone thinks is "Kyoto-like!" Come and enjoy some pottery, something you've always wanted to try!

[Kyoto, Kiyomizu] Beginners welcome! Make your favorite shape! Standard plan for potter's wheel experience (25 minutes)

• 4.8
• (56 reviews and experiences)

Experience using an electric potter's wheel to shape the spinning clay. Even the slightest distortion can cause the shape to fall apart, so it's not something you can do quickly or easily. We will provide maximum support, so even beginners can feel free to try pottery. The sense of accomplishment you feel when you finish is amazing. [Experience process] 1. When the reserved time arrives, enter the store.

[Osaka, Tennoji] Pottery experience class "Electric potter's wheel course" Pottery class 5 minutes walk from Abeno Harukas!

• 4.5
• (25 reviews and experiences)

Just a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is a hands-on workshop at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. Why not try making beautiful pottery on an electric potter's wheel? *This plan is only available to people living in Japan. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, please make a reservation for the plan for foreign visitors to Japan or the deluxe plan.

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Japanese sweets making experience [Welcome to the world of traditional Japanese sweets, Nerikiri!] 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

• 4.1
• (49 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. In the Japanese sweets making experience, you will make two seasonal Japanese sweets per person.

[Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward] Matcha and Nerikiri making experience! Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 1 minute walk from Gojo Station

• 4.2
• (22 reviews and experiences)

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. Nerikiri is a type of high-quality fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, you can create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more.

[Kyoto, Higashiyama] Japanese sweets making experience class "Kanshundo Higashiten" (Higashiyama Kiyomizu-dera Temple venue)

• 4.8
• (99 reviews and experiences)

You will make authentic Kyoto sweets under the guidance of a craftsman. Create lasting memories in Kyoto.

[Shijo, Kyoto] The latest trending experience! The coin ring experience where money turns into a ring!

• 4.9
• (6 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. ・

[3 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Osaka] The more you polish it, the more beautiful it becomes! Experience making brass bangles!

• 4.7
• (15 reviews and experiences)

・This is an experience where you can make a shiny brass bangle from scratch with your own hands. ・You can choose from four bangle widths: "square (2mm)", "square (3mm)", "flat (6mm)" and "flat (10mm)". ・You can take your creation home on the day. Recommended as a pair of accessories for couples or as a gift. ・Shinsaibashi

[Kyoto・Shijo] The most popular plan: Kill two birds with one stone! Make a ring and accessories using scraps from a single coin!

・The experience of making a ring by drilling a hole in the center of a coin and using the scraps that are generated during this process to make another accessory. ・Give the accessory made from the scraps to a special person! When two people are together, they become one coin...isn't that wonderful? ・An exciting treasure hunt among approximately 10,000 types of coins...will you find the one that is destined for you? ・A hexagonal coin that can only be experienced at SWING BY

[Kyoto, Nijo Castle North] Experience making key chains using Kyoto twisted tassels and Kyoto braided cords!

• 4.8
• (60 reviews and experiences)

Make a keychain using Kyoto twisted tassels. Braid the "kumihimo" like in "Your Name." Choose up to two colors of thread and braid four pieces. Tie the knot in a Kanai knot and attach it to the tassel to finish the keychain. Kanai knot is a type of knot that has long been used in the field of Kyoto kumihimo as a way to make wishes come true. Twisted tassel

[Plan with sutra and sermon] Incense making experience with a monk 2,800 yen ⇒ 2,500 yen

• 4.9
• (55 reviews and experiences)

"Bringing the essence of Kyoto to you" Enjoy a moment of aroma in Kyoto. Why not make incense with a monk? You can make your own original incense by blending various fragrances to your liking. After making the incense, you can offer the finished product to Buddha and recite a sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a short sermon while drinking tea. Before visiting Kyoto's temples and shrines

[3 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Osaka] Making mini cactus interiors that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike! Cactus glass making experience ☆

• 4.5
• (15 reviews and experiences)

・This is an experience where you can make a plant interior by planting small and cute mini cacti that fit in a glass. ・You can choose 3 cacti for the base fee. ・You can take the finished work home on the day. ・About 3 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It is within walking distance of Dotonbori Glico and is recommended as a souvenir of Osaka sightseeing. ・After the experience, you can visit the shop full of dried flowers.

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Making authentic swords using "Tamahagane", the same material as Japanese swords <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 4.9
• (18 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Kyoto, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Authentic Japanese-style knife making experience - half-day course - <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 5.0
• (6 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during the New Year's holiday period***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, December 28, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be processed from Monday, January 6 onwards.

[Hyogo, Aioi] Experience making a small knife and observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging)

First, you will observe the making of a Japanese sword (forging) for about an hour. After that, you will create a small knife under the guidance of a swordsmith who has inherited the art of making Japanese swords. The "Small Knife Making Experience" has been running for over 10 years. During that time, hundreds of people have tried it, and we have improved it to give you a better experience of blacksmithing. Everyone is worried, thinking "It looks difficult" and "Can I do it?"