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.

POINT!
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)

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

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)

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

3 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,

4 Rank

[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)

Kyoto Machiya Experience Workshop Waraku
Gion, Higashiyama, and Kitashirakawa areas
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews/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.

5 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.

6 Rank

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

SWING BY Kyoto store
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
5,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (5 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. ・

7 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
2,800 circle 2,660 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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.

8 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)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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.

9 Rank

【Kyoto・下京区】Kyotoで大人気の常設プログラム!舞妓さんと一緒にお座敷ディナーコース!五条駅より徒歩1分!

Japanese Culture Experience Anan Kyoto
Around Kyoto Station
8,950 circle 8,502 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 4.0
  • (3 reviews/experiences)

Kyotoで大人気の舞妓プログラム第3弾登場!!本物の舞妓さんとこの価格とサービスで出会えます!舞妓さんの京舞踊りを見ながらKyoto老舗の料亭料理をお楽しみいただきます!●料金  8,950circle/人※2歳以上のお子様は通常料金を頂戴致To do.●席オプションSS席(最前列)  +3,300circleS2席(2列目)  

10 Rank

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

Horikoshi Pottery Studio
Tennoji, Abeno, and southern part of the city
1,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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?

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

HORSE JAPAN
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

【Awaji Island】SUP体験ツアー!初心者を中心とした安心のガイド付き♪用具無料レンタル&写真撮影&温水シャワーも使えて手ぶらでOK!

Awaji Island SUP & Kayak General Information Center
Awaji Island
5,990 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (6 reviews and experiences)

Awaji Islandの透明度抜群の海を、SUPで滑走! わくわくするような体験を、私たちと一緒に楽しみませんか?初心者の方でも安心して楽しめるプランをご用意しました。経験豊富なスタッフが丁寧にレクチャーするので、初めての方でもご安心ください。体験中は、ガイドが皆様の素敵な笑顔を撮影。 SUPの上で広がる絶景を背景

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 ・ 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

3 Rank

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

ALEX JAPAN Outdoor Sports School
Kinosaki and San'in Coast
7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

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 Canoe] Spring Sakura Cherry Blossom Viewing Canoe Tour (180 minutes) Photo data gift! *Limited time only* Copy

GOODTIMES Shirohigehama store
Nagahama/Hokoku
7,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

When it comes to famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Shiga, it's Kaizu Osaki in the north of the lake. About 600 cherry trees line the area for about 4 kilometers. Why not take your friends and family out for a relaxing cherry blossom viewing canoe ride from Lake Biwa this year? (Tour duration 180 minutes) This is a limited-time cherry blossom viewing event! Please contact us early!!!

2 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

3 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

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

[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.

2 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.

3 Rank

[Toyooka, Hyogo] A rural experience in the beautiful sea town of Takeno

JTB Corporation Kobe Branch
Kinosaki and San'in Coast
7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Takeno-cho is located just 10 minutes by train from Kinosaki Onsen. The coast of Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, is not only beautiful in color, but also has a variety of geology and topography from the formation of the Sea of Japan to the present day. Takeno-cho also has a long-standing streetscape of burnt cedar plank houses, giving you a taste of the travel atmosphere of a small Japanese fishing port.

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

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

Horikoshi Pottery Studio
Tennoji, Abeno, and southern part of the city
1,100 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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?

3 Rank

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

Horikoshi Pottery Studio
Tennoji, Abeno, and southern part of the city
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 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.

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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, 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
2,800 circle 2,660 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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.

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)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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.

3 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
  • (99 reviews and experiences)

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

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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

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

SWING BY Kyoto store
Kawaramachi, Karasuma, and Omiya area
5,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (5 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 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.

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

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

Experience Workshop Temple Space
Around Kyoto Station
2,800 circle 2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 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

2 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)
  • 4.5
  • (14 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.

3 Rank

[Kyoto, Kinkakuji area] Food sample experience course (trial course) EASY MODE

atelier melty 252
Around Kinkakuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
2,200 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!

Atelier Melty 252 offers an experience course where you can casually enjoy making Japanese food samples. Why not take a break from sightseeing and experience Kyoto's unique food culture while making your own original work? You can take your work home with you as it is. • The shortest time required is 30 minutes. (Including introduction, production, and finishing) Kyoto

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)

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

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)

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

3 Rank

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

Kikyo Hayabusa Swordsmith
Himeji and Nishiharima
68,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

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?"

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

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