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

Ranking of recommended spots and popular activities for outings with children in Kansai
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

On this page, Kansai Recommended spots and popular activities for outings with children Special feature!

Families with children can have fun together at popular spots in Kansai A thorough introduction to outdoor and indoor activities, leisure, experiences and play To do.

Elementary school students, junior high school students, infants, etc. Find an activity experience tour in Kansai that suits your child's age.

Popular activity experience tour rankings in Kansai

First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Kansai Popular activity experience tour ranking "We would like to introduce you to "

For children and adults, and for all seasons Recommended Kansai activities you can enjoy all year round is ranked.

Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.

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We expect many reservations and inquiries for each plan during weekends, holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, Silver Week, and other long holiday seasons. We recommend that you check the availability of your schedule and make reservations early.
1 Rank

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

Forest Kyoto DMO
Kameoka and Kyotanba
38,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (16 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

2 Rank

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

KyoYuzenWorkshop MarumasuNishimuraya
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
3,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (22 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 Rank

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

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,520 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

4 Rank

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

Forest Kyoto DMO
Kameoka and Kyotanba
59,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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

5 Rank

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

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,960 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

6 Rank

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

Room Room
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
2,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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,

7 Rank

[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

Kashogama Pottery Class
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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!

8 Rank

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

Kanshundo Honpo Co., Ltd.
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (98 reviews and experiences)

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

9 Rank

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

Experience Workshop Yuusai
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

10 Rank

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

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

Popular prefectures in Kansai for outings with children

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

" Kansai What are the most popular places to go with kids? I'm sure there are many people looking for spots where parents and children can play together, such as ``parks and other fun spots.''

Next, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Ranking of prefectures with the most popular activities in Kansai " We will introduce a carefully selected collection of "

Family trips, day trips, places you can get to by train, etc. Check out the popular activities in the area that best suits your situation.

Ranking of prefectures with the most popular activities in Kansai

Kyoto
Osaka
Hyogo
Shiga
Wakayama
Nara
Based on Activity Japan 2024 booking data

Tourists visit from not only Japan but also from all over the world. " Kyoto " is the most popular It is ranked in.

Next is the second largest city in Japan, Osaka " and the neighboring " Hyogo " is gaining popularity.

From here, we will introduce some recommended activities, leisure activities, experiences, and games for outings with children in the Kansai region, both outdoor and indoor.

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5 recommended outdoor activities for outings with children in Kansai

" I want to play outside with my kids! There are probably many families who think this way.

For such active parents and children, Enjoy the great outdoors including the sea, rivers, mountains and lakes I recommend some outdoor activities.

Below are some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Kansai 5 recommended outdoor activities for kids We would like to introduce you to the following.

Water parks and marine athletics

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

" is a very popular family leisure activity during summer vacation. Water parks and marine athletics "

In the Kansai region, Hyogo's " Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima " and Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. Adventure Water Park " is popular.

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Awaji Island
3,600 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (62 reviews and experiences)

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

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Lake West
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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,

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SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)

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

One of the most popular marine sports activities SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) "

In the Kansai region, The Shirahige Shrine and Otorii Gate Cruise Tour held on Lake Biwa in Shiga is popular We are collecting.

Popular ranking of SUP/Stand Up Paddle Board Experience Tours in Kansai

1 Rank

[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 -

CHACHACHA SUP
Awaji Island
7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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

2 Rank

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

Water Walk Shiga
Otsu
4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

3 Rank

[Awaji Island] 90-minute SUP experience in a safe inland sea with few waves ★ Photos and data will be given as a gift ★ An activity recommended for beginners and families!!

Janofire SUP
Awaji Island
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (34 reviews and experiences)

Awaji Island is very popular and can be easily reached from Kansai and Shikoku! Enjoy the SUP experience in Fukura Bay in the southern part of the island, as if you were playing in the sea! There are many fun things you can only experience here. We definitely recommend it as a memorable experience for your trip to Awaji Island! [Experience Schedule] ① Meeting and Reception Please gather 30 minutes before the start of the experience, and complete the reception and change of clothes. ② Explanation (approx.

Paragliding

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

The most familiar way for humans to fly like birds is Paragliding "

First-timers can take to the skies in a tandem with an instructor. We recommend the "Tandem Flight" experience tour. is.

Popular ranking of paragliding experience tours in Kansai

1 Rank

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

Birds Paraglider School
Kameoka and Kyotanba
10,200 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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

2 Rank

[Hyogo/Tamba] Floating in the air! Paragliding beginner experience course (free pick-up from the station) Elementary school students and above are welcome to try it!

Tamba Paragliding School
Tanba and Sasayama
5,000 circle 4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 4.8
  • (3 reviews/experiences)

Tanba Paragliding School's beginner experience course. Why not try your dream of paragliding? If you've always wanted to try paragliding, or you've been afraid of heights or it seems difficult, why not try a lesson at Tanba Paragliding? At Tanba Paragliding School, we teach you the basics of piloting.

3 Rank

[Hyogo ・ Kannabe Highlands] Safe "Tandem Flight Experience" with an instructor. You can even ride with three people while holding a child!

ALEX JAPAN Outdoor Sports School
Kinosaki and San'in Coast
8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

This is a course for those who want to try flying at least once, but are not confident enough to fly alone. You can enjoy a walk in the air on a paraglider piloted by a trusted instructor. *We also offer three-person flights with an instructor, where a father and mother can fly while holding a small child. *Weight limit: 15kg to 75kg

Canoeing and Kayaking

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

It is a boat that anyone can enjoy easily just like a rowboat. Canoeing and Kayaking "

In the Kansai region, Lake Biwa is the representative Sea kayaking tours held on lakes and rivers as well as the ocean are also popular. is.

Popular canoe and kayak experience tour rankings in Kansai

1 Rank

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

MacEarth Co., Ltd.
Lake West
4,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

2 Rank

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

Beach House Lapin
Kushimoto and Nachikatsuura
7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

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

3 Rank

[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!

Awaji Island SUP & Kayak General Information Center
Awaji Island
5,990 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

Sea fishing/fishing boat

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

A place where beginners and children can enjoy fishing with peace of mind. Sea fishing/fishing boat " experience tour.

Not only can you get a lesson on how to fish, but you can also rent fishing equipment. Authentic sea fishing without having to bring anything You can enjoy.

Popular ranking of sea fishing and fishing boat experience tours in Kansai

1 Rank

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

Wanny & Manabee
Awaji Island
16,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (22 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

2 Rank

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

MARINE WORLD TANABE
Shirahama, Tanabe, Ryujin
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

3 Rank

[Shiga/Koshi] Cycling tour around the water and nature of Takashima

LYS Co., Ltd. (Takshima Travel)
Lake West
20,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Enjoy a one-day cycling tour focusing on the Harie area of Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. In the morning, after arriving at Shin-Asahi Station, leave your luggage, rent a bicycle, and cycle along Takashima's rural roads. For lunch, enjoy a BBQ using local ingredients. In the afternoon, visit Harie, the "home of fresh water," to see the traditional lifestyle that uses spring water, and enjoy local sake at Kawashima Sake Brewery. This tour combines nature and culture, and will leave you with a rich experience.

5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children in Kansai

Experience craftsmanship and Japanese culture There are many different types of indoor leisure activities.

Of course, for indoor families, Enjoy it safely even on rainy days The various plans are perfect for outings with children.

Below are some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Kansai 5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children We would like to introduce you to the following.

Pottery experience/pottery class

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

A representative example of hands-on craft leisure Pottery experience/pottery class "

In addition to the electric potter's wheel experience, you can also experience hand-shaping, painting, and coloring. Easy for children to enjoy A variety of courses are offered.

Popular ranking of pottery experiences and classes in Kansai

1 Rank

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

Room Room
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
2,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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,

2 Rank

[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

Kashogama Pottery Class
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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!

3 Rank

[Kyoto, Kiyomizu] Make as much as you want! Bake 2 pieces! Zuikou plan with potter's wheel experience (55 minutes)

Zuikogama Kyoto Shimizu store (zuikougama)
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (7 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.

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Making sweets and Japanese sweets

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

You can learn how to make authentic sweets from professional confectioners and pastry chefs. Making sweets and Japanese sweets "

In the Kansai region especially, Japanese sweets making and creative Japanese dessert making events held in the Kyoto area The experience plan is popular.

Popular ranking of sweets making and Japanese confectionery making in Kansai

1 Rank

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

Kanshundo Honpo Co., Ltd.
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (98 reviews and experiences)

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

2 Rank

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

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
1,760 circle 1,672 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 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.

3 Rank

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

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
2,670 circle 2,536 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 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.

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Handmade accessories/accessory making

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

Rings, bangles, bracelets, necklaces, etc. You can make various accessories by hand. Handmade accessories/accessory making "

To create memories of family outings One-of-a-kind original accessories Let's make it.

Popular ranking of handmade accessories and accessory making in Kansai

1 Rank

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

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,520 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

2 Rank

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

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,960 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

3 Rank

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

Experience Workshop Yuusai
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

Handmade goods and original goods making

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

A popular souvenir to create memories when you go out or to take home. Handmade goods and original goods making "

Interior goods, woodwork, candles, leather crafts, etc. You can choose from a wide variety of plans.

Popular ranking of handmade goods and original goods in Kansai

1 Rank

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

LALALAPO, a handmade experience in Osaka
Shinsaibashi, Namba, Yotsubashi
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

2 Rank

[Kyoto Teramachi] Custom-made fragrance making (50ml or 100ml) 30-minute experience. Beginners can feel at ease with the guidance of a fragrance advisor! Also great as a gift.

MY ONLY FRAGRANCE TERAMACHI
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

3 Rank

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

Asuka
Around Kyoto Station
1,650 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

Blacksmithing tour and experience

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

If you are looking for a unique experience to have with your children, we recommend " Blacksmithing tour and experience "

In Kansai, Kyoto is where Japanese traditions are passed down to the present day The plan where you can experience "swordsmithing" is popular is.

Popularity ranking of blacksmithing tours and experiences in Kansai

1 Rank

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

Forest Kyoto DMO
Kameoka and Kyotanba
38,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (16 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

2 Rank

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

Forest Kyoto DMO
Kameoka and Kyotanba
59,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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

*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.

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