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
• (19 reviews and experiences)

***********************Information regarding reservations and inquiries during Golden Week***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, May 3, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Wednesday, May 7 onwards.

[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
• (9 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.

[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

[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.

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

• 5.0
• (35 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

[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] 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.

[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.

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

• 4.5
• (25 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.

[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.

[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.

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

• 5.0
• (35 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

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

• 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

Osaka Maishima Sports Island Paragliding Solo Experience Course

• 4.8
• (15 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.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in the Lake by Kayak (120 minutes)

• 4.7
• (43 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.

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

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

Lake Biwa Adventure Kayaking

• 5.0
• (4 reviews and experiences)

Set a destination and explore a new area of Lake Biwa! This course is perfect for adventurous kayakers. You will kayak around local rivers, famous places, wildlife spots, and more. Your instructor will recommend a destination based on the conditions on the day of your experience. Let's decide on a destination together and set off! (Example) A floating temple on the lake

[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.

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

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.

【Wakayama・すさみ町［チャーター］】まだまだ未開拓！中深海釣り

Depths of 150m to 500, 600m, targeting high-quality fish such as black gnome, akamutsu, akou, and alfonsino! Target fish: black gnome, akamutsu, chikamekintoki, okoze, medai, akou, alfonsino Fishing method: bait fishing *Please bring your own bait! ~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, mid-deep sea fishing

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

• 4.5
• (25 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
• (63 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!

[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, 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.

[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 Prefecture, Kyoto City] Experience Kyoto's top-quality confectionery Nerikiri crafts and matcha!

• 4.7
• (8 reviews and experiences)

Using traditional tools, you will make seasonal Kyoto sweets. You will enjoy one of the finished sweets with the matcha tea that you prepared yourself. You can take the rest home in a small Japanese sweets box. ①Nerikiri craft 3-piece plan: Approximately 70 minutes ②Nerikiri craft 4-piece plan: Approximately 80 minutes [About supported languages] We accept

[Shiga, Kusatsu City] *Silver ring making* Even beginners can achieve professional results! We will help you create wonderful memories.

• 4.7
• (13 reviews and experiences)

~atelier fine~ We aim to be a workshop where customers can say they enjoyed coming here. ■Work details You will directly process the silver bullion itself. We can make it to the perfect size for the customer. 1) Soften the hard metal 2) Engrave the inside 3) Make it round and connect it with wax using a burner

[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

[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. ・

[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.

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

• 4.9
• (56 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

[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 during Golden Week***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, May 3, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Wednesday, May 7 onwards.

[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 during Golden Week***********************We will be closed during the following period. Closing period: Saturday, May 3, 2025 to Tuesday, May 6, 2025 *Inquiries received during the above period will be handled in order from Wednesday, May 7 onwards.

[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?"