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
• (13 reviews and experiences)

《Swordsmithing experience in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own small knife! ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Practice removing the soil6. Remove the soil7. Hardening8. Polishing9. Meikiri

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

• 4.9
• (45 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

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

• 5.0
• (20 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, Kameoka] Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto! Authentic Japanese-style knife making experience - half-day course - <Shodai Swordsmith Workshop>

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/experiences)

《Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife! ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Filing6. Inscription7. Quenching8. Polishing9. Sword sharpening

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

• 4.8
• (128 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.

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

• 4.1
• (48 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, 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
• (60 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!

[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)

• 4.6
• (7 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.

[Kyoto, Nijo Castle North] Power stone and Kyo-kumihimo (braided cord) bracelet (anklet also available) making experience

• 4.8
• (41 reviews and experiences)

This is an experience to make a one-of-a-kind bracelet (it can also be made into an anklet) that combines a braided cord bracelet and power stones. The braided cord is braided in a four-way braid on a round table, which was featured in the movie. You can choose three power stones from about 15 types. With additional charges (200 yen or 300 yen each), you can choose about 30 types.

[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 three bangle widths: "thin (2mm)", "medium (6mm)" and "thick (10mm)". *Prices vary depending on size. ・You can take your creation home on the day. Recommended as a pair of accessories for couples or as a gift. ・About 15 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station.

[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,

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

• 4.8
• (128 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.

(NEW) [Shiga, Lake Biwa] Early morning SUP! Sunset SUP | Relaxed SUP ♪ Pet dogs welcome ♪ Recommended for solo travelers/women too

• 4.8
• (31 reviews and experiences)

[Morning walk at Mizukami Sanpo Shiga] Enjoy Lake Biwa on a stand-up paddle board (SUP)! At Mizukami Sanpo Shiga, even beginners can enjoy SUP to the fullest, and our instructors will explain how to ride and paddle, so you can try it out. The meeting point is at the "Biwako Paradise Hotel Izutsu" and you can easily access it.

[Takashima City, Shiga] Experience SUP in the beautiful waters of Lake Biwako. Take a photo in front of the large torii gate of Shirahige Shrine!

A SUP tour to the great torii gate of Shirahige Shrine, a photogenic spot for Biwako. We offer an extraordinary experience as you ride on a SUP over the beautiful, crystal clear waters of Lake Kita to the great torii gate of Shirahige Shrine. Take a commemorative photo in front of the great torii gate. The great torii gate towering over the lake is very impressive! The water of the lake is crystal clear along the way, so you may encounter fish and turtles. Of course, if this is your first time SUPing,

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

• 4.9
• (45 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

[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)

• 4.6
• (7 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.

[Hyogo, Kannabe Plateau] Easy aerial walk "Paragliding half-day experience course" Beginners and children welcome (morning and afternoon)

• 3.8
• (4 reviews and experiences)

After about an hour of ground practice, you can experience an aerial walk under the radio guidance of an instructor. This is a half-day course that can be easily experienced even by those who are short on time. You can choose between a morning course or an afternoon course.

[Kansai, Hyogo Prefecture, Awaji Island] Experience sea kayaking and canoeing casually! (75 minutes)

• 5.0
• (12 reviews and experiences)

This plan allows you to enjoy sea kayaking, a new marine leisure activity that allows you to fully enjoy nature while feeling the sea, wind, and mountain scenery. Anyone can easily experience it, so you can enjoy it with your family, friends, and even pets (optional). *When you apply, we will reply with a "Reservation Confirmation and Information Email".

[Wakayama Kushimoto] Beginners welcome Kozagawa River Kayaking

This is a kayaking experience on the crystal clear Kozagawa River. Because it is a clear stream, there are no waves like in the ocean, making it an easy environment to enjoy. Why not try paddling your kayak leisurely while watching the ever-changing scenery? A guide will accompany you, and the kayaks used are recreational kayaks for beginners, so even beginners can participate with peace of mind.

[Wakayama, Kushimoto] A luxurious morning! Sunrise Kayak Tour ★Free photo service!

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

This is a sea kayaking experience where you can fully enjoy the quiet sea in the early morning. The sea in the morning calm is so calm that it is like a mirror. Why not get up early and paddle out onto such a sea? It is a very rare experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. Dog life jackets are available, so dogs can also participate. *The start time changes depending on the sunrise time (depending on the sunrise time)

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

• 5.0
• (20 reviews and experiences)

・Cruise fishing Total fee for up to 5 people * Those under 12 years old are counted as 0.5 people * Extension 7700 yen for 1 hour ・Rod, electric reel, life jacket rental fee = 1000 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

【Wakayama・すさみ町［チャーター］】ジギングやキャスティングマグロやカツオ狙い！（時期あり！お問い合わせを！！）

Aim for tuna (dragonfly, yellowfin, etc.) and bonito with jigging! If there is a school of fish, cast. *Casting is not for beginners. You need to be able to cast your lure far. Target fish: Above - Plan schedule - ① Meet at the boat dock at Susami Port. ② Depending on the situation, you can go nearby (around 3 nautical miles) or farther (10 to 20 nautical miles). ③ Stop the boat and start jigging (200

[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

[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
• (60 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!

[Osaka, Tennoji] Pottery experience class "Mud ball making course" 2 minutes walk from Tennoji Station

• 4.3
• (21 reviews and experiences)

Just a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is a hands-on workshop at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. Why not try making sparkling mud balls?

[Osaka・Shinsaibashi Station] Haniwa-making experience course Fun for everyone from small children to adults!

• 4.7
• (53 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the body mold. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,

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

• 4.1
• (48 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.

SALE! [Osaka, Umeda] Matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making experience! Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 1 minute walk from Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Line

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

At An, a Japanese culture experience center located on the 3rd floor of Suemasa Building in Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you! Nerikiri is a type of high-grade fresh confectionery. Using colorful bean paste, we create seasonal flowers, fruits, and other confections.

SALE!【Osaka・梅田】和菓子作り体験【日本の伝統菓子、練り切りの世界へようこそ！】四つ橋線"肥後橋駅」から徒歩1分

• 4.5
• (1 review/experience)

At An, a Japanese culture experience center located on the 3rd floor of Suemasa Building in Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? 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, Nijo Castle North] Power stone and Kyo-kumihimo (braided cord) bracelet (anklet also available) making experience

• 4.8
• (41 reviews and experiences)

This is an experience to make a one-of-a-kind bracelet (it can also be made into an anklet) that combines a braided cord bracelet and power stones. The braided cord is braided in a four-way braid on a round table, which was featured in the movie. You can choose three power stones from about 15 types. With additional charges (200 yen or 300 yen each), you can choose about 30 types.

[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 three bangle widths: "thin (2mm)", "medium (6mm)" and "thick (10mm)". *Prices vary depending on size. ・You can take your creation home on the day. Recommended as a pair of accessories for couples or as a gift. ・About 15 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station.

[3 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station, Osaka] Experience making your own silver rings! Also recommended for pairing☆

• 5.0
• (16 reviews and experiences)

・This is an experience where you can make a strong and long-lasting SV950 silver ring by hand. ・You can take your creation home on the same day. Recommended as a gift, a pair of rings, or matching rings for friends. ・About a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. Dotonbori Glico is within walking distance, so it's also recommended as a souvenir of your Osaka trip. ・After the experience, you can take photos in the store, which is full of dried flowers.

[Kyoto Higashiyama] Experience making scented sachets! 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)

Why not make your own incense (fragrance) in a nostalgic space? You can blend several types of natural incense ingredients to create your own original scent. Make a memory of your trip to Kyoto, a girls' night out, or a gift for a special person... You can take the product you made home on the same day.

[Kyoto, Kawaramachi] Custom-made fragrance making from Kyoto

[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.

【Osaka・新Osaka】アロマ練り香水作り★ 精油(天然香料)で世界に一つ、自分だけの香りが作れる本格アロマ調香体験♪ おひとり様グループ大歓迎！

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

アロマ練り香水(約15ml)を1個作成★ 精油(天然香料)で世界に一つ、自分だけの香りが作れる本格アロマ調香体験♪ 手首や首すじ、耳の後ろにつけたり、ネイルケアにも使える！自分用やお友達、恋人へのプレゼントにもオススメ！新Osaka駅から徒歩約5分なので、Osaka観光の思い出にもオススメです！スタッフが丁寧に

[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
• (13 reviews and experiences)

《Swordsmithing experience in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own small knife! ・Stretch the steel with your own hands and create a small knife with a blade length of 15 cm. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Practice removing the soil6. Remove the soil7. Hardening8. Polishing9. Meikiri

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

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/experiences)

《Experience swordsmithing in the depths of Kyoto!》・Listen to a fascinating young swordsmith talk about Japanese swords and create your own Japanese-style knife! ・This is a plan to make a Japanese-style knife by hammering steel with your own hands. 《Experience Schedule》1. Learn about the history and appreciation of Japanese swords2. Observe the fire-making process3. Fire-making4. Annealing5. Filing6. Inscription7. Quenching8. Polishing9. Sword sharpening