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
• (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.

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

• 5.0
• (4 reviews and experiences)

***********************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.

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

• 4.7
• (53 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the body mold. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,

[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
• (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.

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

• 4.7
• (15 reviews and experiences)

・This is an experience where you can make a shiny brass bangle from scratch with your own hands. ・You can choose from three bangle widths: "thin (2mm)", "medium (6mm)" and "thick (10mm)". *Prices vary depending on size. ・You can take your creation home on the day. Recommended as a pair of accessories for couples or as a gift. ・About 15 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station.

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

• 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. ・

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

• 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.

[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・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！

• 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）　　

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

• 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?

[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,

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

• 5.0
• (1 review/experience)

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

【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！

• 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

[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!!

• 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.

[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

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

• 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

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

• 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.

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

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!!!

[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

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

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

[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.

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

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.

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

• 4.7
• (53 reviews and experiences)

Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the body mold. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,

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

• 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?

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

• 4.5
• (24 reviews and experiences)

Just a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is a hands-on workshop at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. Why not try making beautiful pottery on an electric potter's wheel? *This plan is only available to people living in Japan. If you are applying on behalf of someone else, please make a reservation for the plan for foreign visitors to Japan or the deluxe plan.

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

• 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.

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

• 4.8
• (99 reviews and experiences)

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

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

• 4.7
• (15 reviews and experiences)

・This is an experience where you can make a shiny brass bangle from scratch with your own hands. ・You can choose from three bangle widths: "thin (2mm)", "medium (6mm)" and "thick (10mm)". *Prices vary depending on size. ・You can take your creation home on the day. Recommended as a pair of accessories for couples or as a gift. ・About 15 minutes walk from Shinsaibashi Station.

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

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

• 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.

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

• 4.9
• (55 reviews and experiences)

"Bringing the essence of Kyoto to you" Enjoy a moment of aroma in Kyoto. Why not make incense with a monk? You can make your own original incense by blending various fragrances to your liking. After making the incense, you can offer the finished product to Buddha and recite a sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a short sermon while drinking tea. Before visiting Kyoto's temples and shrines

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

• 4.5
• (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.

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

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

[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
• (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.

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

• 5.0
• (4 reviews and experiences)

***********************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.

[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?"