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

• 5.0
• (21 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?

[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.

[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

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

• 5.0
• (4 reviews and 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

[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.

[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!" [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

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

• 4.1
• (21 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.

[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)

• 4.7
• (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.

[Breakfast included on the beach] Early morning SUP / Limited to one group per day - A blissful experience where you can have the Awaji Island ocean all to yourself -

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

Early morning 7:00-8:30, limited to one group per day. This experience plan includes a lecture and experience on how to ride a SUP and breakfast on the beach. Enjoy the blissful experience of having the Awaji Island ocean all to yourself. ~Experience flow~ 6:50 Meet Please gather at the parking lot of Taganohama Beach. *When you arrive at the parking lot, look for the light blue Jimny. 7:00 Experience start time

(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.

[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

Osaka Maishima Sports Island Paragliding Solo Experience Course

• 4.8
• (14 reviews and experiences)

Experience floating gently near Osaka Bay! The venue is a perfect location for paragliding, with a steady sea breeze blowing in from Osaka Bay. The sea breeze catches your wings and you float up within reach of the instructor. If the conditions are good, you will fly to a height of about 2 to 5 meters above the ground using a rope towing system, just like flying a kite.

[Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture] Paragliding over Lake Biwa! Tandem flight experience course (with free commemorative photo taken with GoPro)

• 5.0
• (34 reviews and experiences)

This is a course where you fly over Lake Biwa with an instructor on a two-seater paraglider. All instructors at our shop have tandem licenses. We will take a commemorative photo in the air. (Free of charge) We fly using a paramotor that takes off with propeller thrust, so we guarantee a 12-minute flight time. View of Lake Biwa from a few hundred meters above the lake

[Wakayama, Kushimoto] Experience a spectacular sea kayaking tour to Hashiguiiwa! ★For a limited time only, get a free special smoothie! ★Free photo service!

• 4.9
• (5 reviews and experiences)

In order to let you feel the "exhilaration and freedom of sailing on the sea" with your whole body, we will adjust the distance and pace of your paddle so that even first-timers can enjoy it without any stress. The tour course is about a two-hour course that goes around "Hashiguiiwa", a nationally designated scenic spot and natural monument. If you can feel nature, you can discover many "wonderful things!" Close your eyes and

[Wakayama/Kushimoto] Sunrise Kayak Tour with Breakfast Included! Free Photo Service!

After the experience, you will receive a special Lapin mackerel sandwich and a drink for a great deal. This is a sea kayaking experience with breakfast included, so you can enjoy the tranquil sea in the early morning. It is a very rare experience to watch the sunrise on the sea. We also have life jackets for dogs, so you can bring your dog with you. Please enjoy your meal in the cafe space with the sea stretching out in front of you! *At sunrise time

SALE! [Awaji Island] Kayaking experience 90 minutes tour! Beginners can feel at ease with a thorough lecture ♪ Free equipment rental & free showers, free photos, empty-handed OK!

• 4.8
• (5 reviews and experiences)

Let's enjoy the autumn sea of Awaji Island by kayak! Why not enjoy the autumn leaves and calm sea under the clear autumn sky by kayaking? Our experienced staff will give you a thorough lesson, so even beginners can participate with confidence. The autumn of Awaji Island seen from a kayak is exceptional. The autumn leaves reflected on the water and the spectacular view of the sunset sky will make you feel special.

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

• 5.0
• (21 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, Susami Town [Charter]] Fighting with a super big fish is no longer a dream! Experience trolling (Marlin, Spanish mackerel)

Why not try catching a 3m, 100kg marlin? In summer, you can get close to the port in 5-10 minutes! You can catch Spanish mackerel (10-30kg) from summer to autumn! ~Plan Schedule~~ 1. Meet at the Susami Port boat dock 2. Board the boat and move to the point 3. After arriving at the point, start trolling *The point may change depending on the situation.

[Wakayama, Susami Town [Charter]] The strong pull is the attraction! Jigging and casting

Jigging for mejiro (yellowtail), amberjack, grouper, and more, while casting for yellowtail, amberjack, and Spanish mackerel! Plan schedule: 1. Meet at the Susami Port wharf. 2. Board the boat and move to the point. 3. After arriving at the point, start jigging or casting. *Depending on the situation, the point may be moved. 4. Return to port 5. Disband ■■ - Plan

[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,

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

• 4.5
• (24 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, 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
• (61 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!

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

• 4.1
• (21 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
• (98 reviews and experiences)

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

[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.

[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.

【Kyoto・二条城北】W（二重）組みひも（組紐）とパワーストーンのブレスレット作り体験

• 4.8
• (7 reviews and experiences)

組みひもとパワーストーンブレスのＷ（ダブル）バージョンis.1本は組みひもとパワーストーン、1本は組みひものみで2本作れます。パワーストーンは料金内で約14種類、有料追加で約20種類から3個選べます。金具は、フック式、ニューホック（有料）、磁石（有料）、マンテル（有料）の4種類から選べます。サイズは

"SALE!" [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 ☆

• 4.4
• (13 reviews and experiences)

・This is an experience where you can create your own plant interior by planting cute, small cacti that fit in a glass. ・You can choose 3 cacti for the base price. *You can add more cacti for 550 yen each. ・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, so it is also recommended as a souvenir of your Osaka sightseeing.

[Near Kyoto Aquarium] Make a soothing scented sachet! (Mixing) - Traditional culture experience - Same-day reservations accepted! Recommended for women, couples, and families!

• 4.8
• (22 reviews and experiences)

This plan allows you to mix your own fragrances and create your own sachet. You will mix your own fragrance ingredients based on the basics, which are not blended in our store, so you can create a slightly different scent with just the right amount, creating an original scent. You can also choose the bag, decorative string, and natural stone decoration. Natural stones are also called power stones, and each stone has its own power.

[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
• (14 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
• (4 reviews and 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