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.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
The movie "Exit 8" Tokyo Metro Escape Game is a "mystery game for finding strange occurrences" in which participants solve the puzzles set up on the Tokyo Metro, search for strange occurrences, and escape from the Tokyo Metro. Participants purchase a kit and follow the instructions in the booklet and on the website to solve the puzzles and search for strange occurrences hidden in everyday life. By repeating this process, participants will eventually escape from Exit 8.
- 4.8
- (542 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 (
- 4.5
- (61 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
- (46 reviews and experiences)
The Winning Balloon Club's hot air balloon experience was featured in the 6th episode of TV Tokyo's Drama 25 "Solo Activity Girls' Recommendation 1". 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, make special memories with family and friends, or enjoy a luxurious time alone on an extraordinary aerial walk.
- 4.9
- (23 reviews and experiences)
Every winter, we will be holding a bird watching event called "Let's Find Steller's Sea Eagles and White-tailed Eagles! 2025," with the main focus being on the Steller's Sea Eagles and White-tailed Eagles that fly over Lake Chuzenji in Oku-Nikko! With winter approaching and temperatures dropping to nearly 0°C even during the day, Oku-Nikko is bustling with winter birds that have come all the way from the northern regions. With this as the stage, we will be braving the cold and settling down with our tripods and telescopes to watch the birds.
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ NEW OPENING on 12/10!
- 4.2
- (5 reviews and experiences)
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.
[Gunma, Ikaho] Experience the wonder of waterfall training at one of Japan's most famous waterfalls
- 4.8
- (21 reviews and experiences)
Experience waterfall asceticism at Tanashita Fudo Falls in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls. A female guide will carefully guide you through the proper way to enter the waterfall. The gi used for the asceticism will be provided here, so even first-timers can participate empty-handed with peace of mind. ~Experience Schedule~ 10:00 or 14:00 Meet at the local parking lot, check in, change into your clothes, and after checking in, you will be given the gi.
- 4.7
- (104 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.
- 4.9
- (10 reviews and experiences)
This is a trekking event where you explore the forest in search of a hidden waterfall in Oku-Nikko. Along the way, you will enjoy the nature of Oku-Nikko while listening to nature commentaries and searching for creatures in the streams. At the very back of Lake Nishinoko, Akaiwa Falls towers over, taking even experienced hikers more than two hours to reach. With a drop of over 100m, it surpasses Kegon Falls and some say it is the largest waterfall in Oku-Nikko.
- 4.8
- (31 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
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
- (542 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 (
- 4.7
- (104 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.
- 4.5
- (102 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.
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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
- 4.9
- (69 reviews and experiences)
This is the [10:00~12:00, 13:00~15:00 plan]. You can go canoeing around Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, a World Heritage Site. If you go out on the lake by canoe, you can see wonderful scenery that you can't see from land. In a small group, the guide will give you an easy-to-understand lecture on how to ride and row a canoe, so even beginners can feel at ease.
- 4.9
- (248 reviews and experiences)
[Shima Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the Kanto region] Enjoy nature at Shima Lake, the bluest lake in Kanto! 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 are accepted even after the reservation deadline! Please contact us! [Latest Activity
- 4.9
- (27 reviews and experiences)
This is the 5:00~7:00 plan. You will canoe around the quiet early morning hours of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, a World Heritage Site. The highlight of this tour is the beautiful morning sun shining in from Mount Nantai and the mirror-like surface of the lake. This tour is limited to a small group and the guide will give you a clear and thorough lecture on how to ride and paddle the canoe, so even first-timers can participate with confidence.
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
- (248 reviews and experiences)
[Shima Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the Kanto region] Enjoy nature at Shima Lake, the bluest lake in Kanto! 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 are accepted even after the reservation deadline! Please contact us! [Latest Activity
- 4.8
- (22 reviews and experiences)
✨The service is the same as the regular half-day rafting tour. If you participate as a family, you can get a discount of up to 500 yen per person on the adult price. ✨We will fully support you in making memories! ↳ Tour photo gift campaign in progress ↳ All you need to bring is your swimsuit and towel. Equipment rental is free! ↳ Student discount available ↳ Free transfers from the station and hotel ↳ River rafting activities vary depending on the season
- 4.7
- (3 reviews/experiences)
**Fall season finale campaign underway**・Free photo data gift! Take all your memories home with you!・Great value! But the experience content remains the same as before! **Participation is open to elementary school students! An exhilarating rafting experience with spectacular views**・Experience whitewater rafting in a durable rubber boat made of special materials!・In the spring, enjoy the thrilling rapids and get excited!
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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
- 4.5
- (61 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
- (18 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.
- 3.8
- (2 reviews/experiences)
You will ride a 4-wheeled bike on the grass. As long as you can handle the handlebars by yourself, even elementary school students are welcome to participate! Since it is privately owned, you can drive even if you do not have a driver's license. [Meeting time] 8:20 [Meeting place] TOP Mizukami Company, 170-1 Tsunako, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture *There are no signs, so please check TOP Mizukami Company on Google Maps.
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
- 4.8
- (18 reviews and experiences)
I want to fly in the sky! I think everyone has wished for that at least once. In the tandem flight course, you can enjoy flying casually by riding in a paraglider with an instructor. It's okay even if you've never seen or touched a paraglider! There are no difficult lessons or practice, and you can leave the piloting to the instructor, so you can fly in the sky.
[Ibaraki, Tsuchiura] Flying in the sky with two people! Experience & enjoy tandem course
- 4.8
- (7 reviews and experiences)
This is a luxurious course that combines a "trial course" where you practice paragliding alone with a "tandem flight" with an instructor! For those who want to fly right from the top of the mountain, this is the course for you. Take off from the peak at 300-350m. Walking in the air with the trees at your feet is refreshing! ~Plan flow~ ① Meeting and reception ② Pre-learning ③ Basic practice ④ Lunch break ⑤ Floating body
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
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
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
The movie "Exit 8" Tokyo Metro Escape Game is a "mystery game for finding strange occurrences" in which participants solve the puzzles set up on the Tokyo Metro, search for strange occurrences, and escape from the Tokyo Metro. Participants purchase a kit and follow the instructions in the booklet and on the website to solve the puzzles and search for strange occurrences hidden in everyday life. By repeating this process, participants will eventually escape from Exit 8.
▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow" is recreated in the real world in a Real Escape Game using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools,
- 4.3
- (6 reviews and experiences)
▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game: "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow." A Real Escape Game recreates that scene in the real world using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools, a dark room, and a dark room.
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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
- 4.5
- (4 reviews and experiences)
You can enjoy both pottery and pizza baking at the same time. It's a very fun plan♪ About 10 minutes from Shibukawa Ikaho IC. Please come and visit our studio in Yoshioka Town. ★Excellent access to hot springs★ We are located at the gateway to the hot springs that represent Gunma Prefecture, including Ikaho, Kusatsu, Manza, Shima, and Minakami. Please stop by before you go to each hot spring or on your way home.
- 4.7
- (8 reviews and experiences)
This is a pottery experience class at Ryugama, a pottery manufacturer that has been in business for 18 generations. You can make your favorite piece by hand-building and using a potter's wheel. Professional potters, including Nitten Special Selection Award-winning artist Nagumo Ryuhiko, will provide careful instruction starting from the basics. Please come along. *Please contact us if the start time is earlier or later than the scheduled time.
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
Even beginners can easily enjoy the painting experience. Painting patterns are provided in the classroom, so you can use them as samples to create your own piece. The vessels used for painting include porcelain plates, teacups, and tea bowls.
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
- 4.4
- (27 reviews and experiences)
At An, a Japanese culture experience in Kanda, Tokyo, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you! <Two wonderful experiences: Matcha tea and Nerikiri Japanese sweets making> <1> Make your own original Nerikiri Japanese sweets
- 3.9
- (31 reviews and experiences)
At An, a Japanese culture experience in Kanda, Tokyo, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An? We have prepared a variety of fun and educational experience programs for you to enjoy. In the Japanese sweets making experience, you will make two seasonal Japanese sweets per person. A long-established anko shop in Kyoto
[Tokyo, Omotesando] Making Japanese sweets and tea mocktails in Omotesando
Become a mocktail master! At this workshop in Omotesando, Tokyo, you'll learn how to make vibrant, non-alcoholic tea drinks. You'll also get to try making Japanese sweets to go with your drink!
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
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
◆Experience Overview◆Contents: You can make a bangle made of silver 950. There are various finishing methods such as mirror finish, matte finish, and black smoke processing! Stone setting options are also available! Please consult with the staff on the day. Price: From 6,200 yen (including material cost, finishing, and consumption tax) ★ The production cost varies depending on the width. ・Width 2.0 mm ¥ 6,200 ・Width 3.5 mm ¥ 6
- 4.6
- (4 reviews and experiences)
◆Experience Overview◆Contents: You will create a ring out of 950 silver (2mm, 3.5mm, 5mm width). There are various finishing methods such as mirror finish, matte finish, and black smudge finish. The cost is the same regardless of the size or width! Price: 5,800 yen *Tax included, material cost, engraving and finishing fee are included. Experience time: 2 hours on average (2 hours depending on the design)
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
・About a 3-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station in Taito Ward, Tokyo. You can enjoy making authentic bangles, 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 humans will greet you☆☆☆ and you can spend a relaxing 30-minute plan. Normally, no reservation is required, so you can come anytime. Payment on site is cash only, so if you are paying by card, please make a reservation.
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*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.