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

[Hyogo, Awajishima] Japan's largest marine athletics! 2025 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima will be upgraded even further!

Japan's largest "sea athletic park"! At Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awaji Island, you can experience the fun of the sea like never before! The excitement just keeps growing! Last year, it was ranked 2nd in the national rankings out of over 19,000 activities nationwide! (Activity Japan) In the Jalan Play Experience, it was ranked 2nd in the Kansai Water Leisure "

[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
• (19 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries from July 1st (Tue) to July 14th (Mon)************************During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be given and it cannot be rescheduled to another day.

[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Let's do sunset SUP Yoga in the open-air pool!

• 4.6
• (7 reviews and experiences)

You can safely enjoy SUP Yoga at dusk while basking in the cool sunset without getting sunburned! This is an open-air experience that allows you to enjoy the "out of the ordinary" midsummer sunset. Don't miss this chance to enjoy the ultimate refreshment! Please enjoy the natural and attractive guidance of each instructor, who will also touch upon the charms of Lake Biwa and help you harmonize with nature.

[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
• (11 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.

[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.

[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.

[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Let's do SUP Yoga on Lake Biwa without having to bring anything with you!

• 4.7
• (6 reviews and experiences)

Enjoy a relaxing SUP Yoga time while gazing at Lake Biwa and the beautiful scenery from atop a comfortably swaying SUP. This program is run by a team of Supyoga instructors based in the Kansai region and Lake Biwa in Shiga. Each instructor will teach you natural and fascinating lessons that will allow you to experience the charm of Lake Biwa and harmonize with nature.

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

• 4.8
• (62 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

[Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Experience tea ceremony with a maiko (premium course)

• 5.0
• (3 reviews/experiences)

Introducing a program that is extremely popular in Kyoto! Not only can you watch the elegant Kyomai dance right before your eyes, but you can also enjoy the tea ceremony with a real maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in the entertainment district with a maiko! What's more, snacks and drinks are served! You can enjoy a dreamlike time at a great price! ●Price 6,950 yen/person

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

• 4.9
• (47 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! 2025 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima will be upgraded even further!

Japan's largest "sea athletic park"! At Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awaji Island, you can experience the fun of the sea like never before! The excitement just keeps growing! Last year, it was ranked 2nd in the national rankings out of over 19,000 activities nationwide! (Activity Japan) In the Jalan Play Experience, it was ranked 2nd in the Kansai Water Leisure "

[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.

[Shiga / Lake Biwa] Very satisfying SUP!

Introducing a greedy experience where you can enjoy both SUP Yoga and SUP cruise in one day! Not only will you be satisfied with SUP, but you will also be able to fill your stomach with ARICA fe's popular Omi beef hamburger and cheesecake, making this a literally ``too satisfying SUP'' experience! What's more, you will also receive a gift bonus!

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

• 4.8
• (32 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
• (47 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

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

• 5.0
• (36 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

[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
• (44 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.

[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,

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] BIWAKO KAYAK SCHOOL (Kayak rental and land lessons included)

At our kayaking school, anyone can easily, safely and enjoyably experience kayaking. Come enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends! You're sure to feel refreshed both physically and mentally!

[Shiga/Otsu] Lake Biwa fishing guide "Half-day plan/4h" Beginners welcome! Empty-handed OK

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

This is the Land Pass Lake Biwa Fishing Guide Service. We will guide you on a half-day fishing trip on Lake Biwa by boat. This is a half-day plan. (Time required: about 4 hours) This plan is recommended for beginners who want to do some serious fishing. Let's enjoy some serious fishing and catch some memorable fish. ~Experience flow~ (Morning plan) 7

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

• 4.9
• (25 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

[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.

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

• 4.7
• (55 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,

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

• 4.8
• (57 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/Chukyo] Make two pieces of pottery! Electric potter's wheel course (5 minutes walk from Nishioji-Oike Station on the subway) Come empty-handed!

• 4.9
• (9 reviews and experiences)

This is a course where you can use an electric potter's wheel to make up to two pieces of pottery using 700g of clay. Make your favorite bowls, such as rice bowls, teacups, mugs, soup cups, bowls, and serving plates. Children from 3 years old can join the experience, so the whole family can have fun together. A potter will provide careful instruction. Please come and join us.

[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.

[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

• 4.9
• (4 reviews and experiences)

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.

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

• 4.2
• (23 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, 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.

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

• 4.8
• (62 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

[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 Higashiyama] 60-minute glass bead strap making experience! 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
• (1 review/experience)

Why not make your own "glass bead strap" in a nostalgic space? Make it a memento of your trip to Kyoto, a girls' night out, or a gift for a special person... You can take home the product you made on the day.

[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
• (19 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries from July 1st (Tue) to July 14th (Mon)************************During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be given and it cannot be rescheduled to another day.

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

• 5.0
• (7 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries from July 1st (Tue) to July 14th (Mon)************************During the above period, the experience may be canceled at short notice due to the swordsmith's circumstances. If the experience is canceled, a full refund will be given and it cannot be rescheduled to another day.

[Hyogo, Aioi] Experience making a small steel sword 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?"