Ranking of recommended spots and popular activities for outings with children in the Kanto region

On this page, Kanto Recommended spots and popular activities for outings with children Special feature!
Popular spots in the Kanto region where families with children can have fun together A thorough introduction to outdoor and indoor activities, leisure, experiences and play To do.
Elementary school students, junior high school students, infants, etc. Find activity experience tours in the Kanto region that suit your children's ages.
table of contents
- 1 Popular activity experience tour rankings in Kanto
- 2 Popular prefectures in the Kanto region for outings with children
- 3 5 recommended outdoor activities for kids in the Kanto region
- 4 5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children in the Kanto region
- 5 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Popular activity experience tour rankings in Kanto
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Kanto Popular activity experience tour ranking "We would like to introduce you to "
Can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults, and all year round, regardless of the season Recommended Kanto leisure plans ranked doing.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
- 4.8
- (520 reviews and experiences)
◆Plan DescriptionThis is a popular plan for beginners, women, and children to easily catch horse mackerel in Tokyo Bay. You can choose between a morning or afternoon session! Beginners can also receive a lecture from a fun boatman who loves the sea! Please feel free to join us! Women and children (up to junior high school students) are usually 6,000 yen ⇒ 4,500 yen! "Horse mackerel (
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ NEW OPENING on 12/10!
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo. ★Chopstick making experience recommended for couples and families★ This is a chopstick making workshop using a plane. You can have fun making your own chopsticks with your family, couples, or friends. ◆Process◆ 1. Choose the wood (12 types) 2. Choose the length of the chopsticks (2 types) 3. Set the chopsticks on the stand and use the plane to carve them.
- 4.6
- (49 reviews and experiences)
Did you know that there is a desert in Tokyo? This is a fully guided tour plan to drive a four-wheeled buggy through the wilderness of Izu Oshima, an isolated island off the coast of Tokyo, and visit Japan's only Tokyo desert, the Ura Desert. Anyone with a regular driver's license can drive! Why not enjoy this overwhelmingly extraordinary experience? - Flow of the day - 1. Explanation and lecture
- 4.8
- (29 reviews and experiences)
We cooperated with the filming of the NTV drama "Ensemble" starring Haruna Kawaguchi and Hokuto Matsumura (SixTONES)! In this full-scale hot air balloon free flight experience, you can enjoy the spectacular view from a maximum altitude of 1000m. You can spend a romantic time with your loved one on an extraordinary aerial walk, make special memories with your family and friends, or enjoy a luxurious time alone.
- 4.4
- (86 reviews and experiences)
At the fishing boat Shinmaru, all the staff work hard every day to make sure that everyone, from beginners, women, and children to veteran customers, can enjoy themselves. ●What kind of fish can you catch on the morning boat (6:30 meeting)? We aim to catch the delicious horse mackerel in Tokyo Bay all year round. The light weight of 40 is perfect for beginners to boat fishing. It can be enjoyed by beginners, families, and groups. We also offer fishing for chartered boats.
- 4.8
- (28 reviews and experiences)
Pets allowed! English support available! This is a hot air balloon experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, foreigners, people who are afraid of heights, wheelchair and buggy users, and even pets. We will help you with the assembly, and prepare many photogenic scenes. Listening to an explanation of the mechanism and history of the hot air balloon before riding will make the experience even more exciting. October to mid-April
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
This is a guided walking tour along the Shinetsu Main Line between Yokokawa and Karuizawa, which was abandoned in 1997. Starting from Yokokawa, you will climb the same gradient as the train did when it was traveling, and after a meal break at Toge no Yu, you will enter the abandoned section of the down line and follow the rails all the way to Karuizawa. To avoid crowding, you will use guide headphones so you can hear the explanation clearly even from a distance. For lunch, we will walk along the abandoned railway line.
- 4.1
- (7 reviews and experiences)
★+★+★+★+★+★+★+★+★+★"Super refreshing! Super fun!" A new type of attraction where you race through the vast forests of Nasu Highlands on a free-standing electric vehicle called a "Gyro Ride"! You can enjoy it even on rainy days without getting dirty or sweating. If you have an hour to spare in Nasu, head to Gyro Ride Park! ★+★+★+★+★+★+★+★+★+★【Check here
[Tokyo, Kanda] [Two-item Matcha Experience Course] Make your own matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets
- 4.3
- (24 reviews and experiences)
Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Konyacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience center where anyone can enjoy 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! ≪Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making≫〈1〉Make your own O
- 4.7
- (99 reviews and experiences)
This plan allows you to easily enjoy authentic fishing (five-item fishing). This plan is available for weekday afternoons and mornings and afternoons on weekends and holidays. Beginners to fishing boats are also welcome! You can spend a fun time with your family, couples, or friends. If you are a beginner, our staff will kindly provide careful instruction. If you do not have any equipment, you can rent it. We will provide you with tackle, bait, etc.
Popular prefectures in the Kanto region for outings with children

" Kanto What are the most popular places to go with kids? I think many people are looking for places where parents and children can play together, such as ``parks and other facilities.''
Next, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Popular prefecture rankings for Kanto activities " We will introduce a carefully selected collection of "
Family trips, day trips, places you can get to by train, etc. Check out popular activities in the area Let's do it.
Popular prefecture rankings for Kanto activities
The first place
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Tokyo |
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2nd place
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Kanagawa |
3rd place
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Chiba |
4th Place
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Gunma |
5th Place
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Tochigi |
6th place
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Saitama |
No.7
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Ibaraki |
You can enjoy the latest leisure spots, crafts and cultural experiences, as well as outdoor activities. " Tokyo " ranked first doing.
Next, there are places that can be accessed from Tokyo on a day trip. " Kanagawa "or" Chiba " is popular We are collecting.
From here, we will introduce recommended activities, leisure, experiences, and games for outings with children in the Kanto region, both outdoor and indoor.
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5 recommended outdoor activities for kids in the Kanto region
" I want to play outside with my kids! There are probably many moms and dads who think this way.
For such active parents and children, there are the sea, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc. Outdoor activities where you can enjoy the great outdoors is recommended.
Below are some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Kanto 5 recommended outdoor activities for kids We would like to introduce you to...
Sea fishing/fishing boat

You can experience authentic sea fishing by taking a fishing boat out to sea. Sea fishing/fishing boat "
You can receive tips on how to fish and rent a full set of fishing gear. Enjoy empty-handed fishing That's why it's popular with families.
Popular ranking of Kanto sea fishing and fishing boat experience tours
- 4.8
- (520 reviews and experiences)
◆Plan DescriptionThis is a popular plan for beginners, women, and children to easily catch horse mackerel in Tokyo Bay. You can choose between a morning or afternoon session! Beginners can also receive a lecture from a fun boatman who loves the sea! Please feel free to join us! Women and children (up to junior high school students) are usually 6,000 yen ⇒ 4,500 yen! "Horse mackerel (
- 4.4
- (86 reviews and experiences)
At the fishing boat Shinmaru, all the staff work hard every day to make sure that everyone, from beginners, women, and children to veteran customers, can enjoy themselves. ●What kind of fish can you catch on the morning boat (6:30 meeting)? We aim to catch the delicious horse mackerel in Tokyo Bay all year round. The light weight of 40 is perfect for beginners to boat fishing. It can be enjoyed by beginners, families, and groups. We also offer fishing for chartered boats.
- 4.7
- (99 reviews and experiences)
This plan allows you to easily enjoy authentic fishing (five-item fishing). This plan is available for weekday afternoons and mornings and afternoons on weekends and holidays. Beginners to fishing boats are also welcome! You can spend a fun time with your family, couples, or friends. If you are a beginner, our staff will kindly provide careful instruction. If you do not have any equipment, you can rent it. We will provide you with tackle, bait, etc.
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Canoeing and Kayaking
Outdoor activities held in all kinds of water fields, including lakes, rivers, and oceans. Canoeing and Kayaking "
No special skills are required, so beginners, children and adults alike can enjoy it. Fun for people of all ages and genders That is what is attractive about it.
Popular canoe and kayak experience tour rankings in the Kanto region
- 4.8
- (48 reviews and experiences)
We are holding a tour where you can experience canoeing (kayaking) on the waterways of central Tokyo. A local guide will guide you through the river and talk about the history of the river. Feel the pleasant breeze that you wouldn't expect to find in the city and refresh your mind. It is close to the station and is recommended for solo activities and girls' get-togethers. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoeing while looking at cherry blossoms, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves canoeing.
[Tokyo, Okutama] Rent a Canadian canoe at Lake Shiromaru! (Beginners welcome!)
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
Okutama Shiromaru is located in a national park, accessible from Tokyo in 2.5 hours by train. You can rent a canoe on the magnificent lake. The canoes are extremely stable, so even those who hate getting wet can enjoy themselves with peace of mind. Up to 3 people can ride in one canoe (starting from 3,000 yen/2 hours). Life jackets and paddles are included. It's safe even for first-time Canadian canoe riders.
- 4.8
- (4 reviews and experiences)
Kayak around Tokyo's waterways, which have flourished since the Edo period and are a network of canals. Somei-Yoshino cherry trees are planted along the Kyu-Nakagawa River, and from late March to early April you can enjoy the view of the rows of cherry trees from the water. The waterside area is uncrowded, so you can maintain social distance and enjoy the cherry blossoms at your own pace. *Please check the availability on weekends and holidays in 2025 for details.
Rafting

It is known as the king of outdoor activities held on the river. Rafting "
The three biggest rafting spots in the Kanto region are Okutama in Tokyo, Nagatoro in Saitama, and Minakami (Minakami) in Gunma. It is gaining popularity.
Popularity ranking of rafting experience tours in Kanto
- 4.9
- (240 reviews and experiences)
[Lake Shima, one of the clearest lakes in the Kanto region] Enjoy nature at Lake Shima, the bluest lake in the Kanto region! The greatest attraction of canoeing on the lake is the beautiful scenery you can see from the water! You can spend a relaxing time listening to the birds chirp and watching the fish swim, feeling one with nature! Reservations can be made on the day or the night before! Please contact us! [Latest Activity "
[Tone River Rafting] Enjoy rafting to your heart's content on a day trip from Tokyo! Half-day plan
Get excited rafting on the rapids of the Tone River, a famous rafting spot throughout Japan! [Meeting time] We have four rafting sessions at 8:20, 10:30, and 13:00 (14:30 in summer). [Meeting place] TOP Mizukami Company, 170-1 Tsunako, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture. *There are no signs, so please use Google Maps to find TOP Mizukami Company.
- 4.8
- (153 reviews and experiences)
✨Full support for making memories! ↳ Tour photo gift campaign in progress ↳ All you need to bring is a swimsuit and a towel. Equipment rental is free! ↳ Student discount available ↳ Free transfers from station and hotel ↳ We change the way you enjoy the river rafting depending on the season you participate in! Please join us in the season you prefer. ↳ Rest assured with a long-established outdoor guide company that puts safety first. Reservation site reviews
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Four-wheeled buggy
The playfield is a special course set up in the mountains and forests. Four-wheeled buggy "
Many plans are available without a driver's license Therefore, it is a recommended outdoor activity that parents and children can enjoy together.
Popular ranking of four-wheel buggy experience tours in the Kanto region
- 4.6
- (49 reviews and experiences)
Did you know that there is a desert in Tokyo? This is a fully guided tour plan to drive a four-wheeled buggy through the wilderness of Izu Oshima, an isolated island off the coast of Tokyo, and visit Japan's only Tokyo desert, the Ura Desert. Anyone with a regular driver's license can drive! Why not enjoy this overwhelmingly extraordinary experience? - Flow of the day - 1. Explanation and lecture
- 4.9
- (42 reviews and experiences)
★★★★★★ Reservations for 3 or more people are also possible! In that case, please contact us through the official website ★★★★★★ Outdoor field CIMAX x Tokyo Buggy Village. A hidden gem just 60 minutes by car from the city center! A super thrilling buggy experience in the forest! After receiving a lecture from the staff, you will ride on 5 courses depending on your level of skill.
- 4.8
- (11 reviews and experiences)
This is a half-day course where you can casually enjoy buggies. Children from elementary school age can participate, so please feel free to contact us. Let's all have fun together! You can freely ride on the slopes of Houdaigi Ski Resort. Small children can ride with their parents. The ride time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Paragliding

" is the most popular and well-known sky activity. Paragliding "
If it's your first time experiencing paragliding, you'll fly in the sky with an instructor. We recommend the "Tandem Flight" course. is.
Popular ranking of Kanto paragliding experience tours
- 4.5
- (10 reviews and experiences)
Challenge yourself to fly with a professional pilot from an altitude difference of 300m! First-timers can participate with confidence. Not only can you enjoy the vast view of Mount Nasu, but you can also experience the excitement of your feet leaving the ground and the refreshing feeling of the wind on your face. [Plan flow] ① Check-in (5 minutes) ② Walk along the mountain path to the takeoff point (15 minutes) ③ Brief explanation & preparation (5 minutes) ④ Fly
- 4.9
- (6 reviews and experiences)
◆This plan requires you to come to our school shop by car by 9:30. There is no public transportation to the site, so please come by car. If you are unable to come by car, please use the separate free shuttle plan. First, we will practice rise-ups. Once you have practiced enough, you will jump 80cm from a small hill about 25m high, 5m-10m high.
This is a special plan for families with children from elementary school to high school age. Limited to families who come by car. Play in the mountains! Eliminate lack of exercise and feel refreshed! Have a different experience. We are offering a discount on the "Family Course" as part of our New Year campaign. Experience the great outdoors of the mountains, touch a paraglider for the first time, and feel the excitement of your feet floating! We offer a plan that suits your child's age and physique.
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5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children in the Kanto region
Popular amusement facilities and craft experiences A wide variety of indoor leisure activities A variety of.
Perfect for indoor families and even on rainy days The variety of fun plans makes it perfect for outings with children.
Below are some carefully selected activities by the Activity Japan editorial team. Kanto 5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children We would like to introduce you to...
Escape Game
Solve puzzles and aim to escape from a locked room. Escape Game "
Popular not only with families but also with couples and groups of friends Indoor activities you can enjoy in the city This is a prime example.
Kanto Area Escape Game Experience Popularity Ranking
- 4.1
- (10 reviews and experiences)
Escape from a prison cell you're locked in! Use your wits with your friends to solve the mystery. Escape games are games where you and your friends are locked in a closed environment such as a locked room, and you have to find items and keys hidden in the room and solve the mystery to escape. There is a time limit, so the tension is outstanding! It's like a movie with high-tech traps.
"Elevator" -Escape from a closed room in the air-
"Elevator" - Escape from a closed room in the air - Recommended number of players: 2 to 4 players Difficulty: ★★☆☆ One day, you, a detective, receive a request to investigate the disappearance of an employee of a certain company. You visit an office building to investigate, but get trapped in the elevator you entered! Try to escape from the elevator while uncovering the truth behind the incident.
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Pottery experience/pottery class

A representative example of a hands-on manufacturing experience is the " Pottery experience/pottery class "
In addition to a full-scale electric potter's wheel experience, you can also try hand-shaping, painting, and coloring. Plans are available to suit all levels and ages. It has become popular.
Popular pottery experience and pottery class experience rankings in the Kanto region
[Tokyo, Asakusa] Paper Mache Painting Experience: Make your own original Daruma and Maneki Neko!
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
Why not try painting an auspicious paper mache doll with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Paper mache dolls are made by creating a frame from wood or other materials and pasting washi paper onto them to create a shape. They originally came from China, but are said to have been introduced to Japan during the Heian period. They come in a variety of shapes, but many are shaped like animals, which are considered to be auspicious.
[Tokyo, Asakusa] Fox mask painting experience. Make your own original fox mask!
Why not paint a fox mask with your own original design at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Fox masks are a type of traditional Japanese mask, and are particularly associated with Shinto and folk beliefs. Foxes are sacred creatures in Japanese myths and legends, and are especially worshipped as messengers of the Inari god. Fox masks play an important role in these beliefs and festivals.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
This pottery studio is located in a corner of Sakurada-dori Street, not far from Tokyo Tower. There are many cute dishes on sale at pet goods stores, but if possible, you want something original. You can make original goods in any shape you like, such as dishes with your pet's name on them, plates with your pet's portrait, or dolls. Reservations can be made on the day!
Making sweets and Japanese sweets

You can enjoy making sweets while listening to lectures from pastry chefs and Japanese confectioners. Making sweets and Japanese sweets "
Make delicious and pretty sweets The experience plans are popular among families with girls.
Popular ranking of sweets making and Japanese confectionery making experiences in the Kanto region
[Tokyo, Kanda] [Two-item Matcha Experience Course] Make your own matcha and Nerikiri Japanese sweets
- 4.3
- (24 reviews and experiences)
Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Konyacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience center where anyone can enjoy 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! ≪Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making≫〈1〉Make your own O
- 4.2
- (86 reviews and experiences)
This is an experience-based matcha cafe where you can make Japanese sweets and make matcha. You can choose one of two types of Japanese sweets (nerikiri) that change every month. *The sweets that you can make that month are posted on Instagram. ■Process from entering the store■1. Choose a Japanese sweet and make it (15-25 minutes) *We provide the bean paste, so you can make the nerikiri.
- 3.9
- (28 reviews and experiences)
Located on the second floor of a Showa retro building in Kon'yacho, Kanda, Tokyo, An is a Japanese culture experience center where anyone can enjoy 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 to enjoy. In the Japanese sweets making experience, you can make two seasonal Japanese sweets per person.
Handmade accessories/accessory making

You can make various accessories by hand. Handmade accessories/accessory making "
Pendants, bracelets, earrings, etc. One-of-a-kind original accessories Enjoy making it!
Popular handmade accessories and accessory making experiences in the Kanto region
- 4.9
- (14 reviews and experiences)
The process of making the ring will also become a memory! A ring made from a foreign currency coin! You can make it in a private room!! A hole is made in the center of the coin, and the ring is made in the size of your choice while gradually forming it. The atmosphere of the ring will change depending on the coin you choose, the era, and the person who made it. A coin ring of your choice from 6,900 yen You can change it to a silver coin or a coin you bring on the day.
- 5.0
- (52 reviews and experiences)
Let's try making an original, one-of-a-kind silver ring! This is a handmade, authentic silver ring that will be very popular, whether you make a pair of rings for couples or as a gift for a friend. You can choose your favorite ring from thin rings to wide rings. First-timers may be worried about whether they can do it.
・About a 3-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station in Taito Ward, Tokyo. You can enjoy making authentic rings, starting from choosing the materials. ・You can take the completed work home on the same day. You can wear it right away. ・The craftsman will give you direct instruction. We are flexible in responding to requests, so please feel free to contact us. ・We are open to everyone, from small children to seniors.
Animal Cafe

Recommended for a weekend getaway with the family Animal Cafe "
Popular with kids Cats, owls, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc... Interact with cute animals.
Popular animal cafe experiences in the Kanto region
- 4.3
- (6 reviews and experiences)
The fee includes the experience of interacting with animals such as owls and feeding them. ☆There is no time limit due to the limit on the number of people entering, but when it is crowded, there will be a one-hour rotation. *You can enter without a reservation on the day, but there is a limit on the number of people entering. This is a popular and talked-about animal cafe in Tokyo, located 3 minutes walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo! It has owls and hedgehogs.
Play with 4 kinds of animals, pet them, and feel the excitement of animals ♡ Guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, and hamsters are waiting for you at the store! Small children can also play, so please come and visit us. Children under 3 years old are free! You can use it at your own time. *On weekends, holidays, and during busy times, the usage time is 60 minutes.
[Saitama, Chichibu] A cat cafe where you can be soothed by cute cats ♪ (30-minute course)
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
A first in the industry! A cat cafe that incorporates animal behavior psychology! Cats who love people will greet you☆☆☆ and you can spend a relaxing 30-minute plan.
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*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.