What to do when going out with kids in Tokyo? Ranking of popular activities announced!

On this page, Tokyo Recommended activities, leisure, experiences and play for outings with children Special feature!
Based on the popularity ranking, we have selected the best hotels for day trips and weekend leisure. A thorough introduction to "Tokyo's playgrounds that both adults and children can enjoy" To do.
Outdoor activities, indoor leisure, cultural experiences, crafts, etc. Please use this to help plan your family outings.
table of contents
- 1 Popular activity experience tour rankings in Tokyo
- 2 Popular activities, leisure, experiences and fun in Tokyo
- 3 5 recommended outdoor activities for outings with kids in Tokyo
- 4 5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children in Tokyo
- 5 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Popular activity experience tour rankings in Tokyo
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Tokyo Popular activity experience tour ranking "We would like to introduce you to "
Not only within the 23 wards and suburbs of Tokyo, but also the Izu Islands A wide range of plans are ranked, including those for remote islands.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out the reviews and testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ NEW OPENING on 12/10!
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/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.
- 4.6
- (52 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
[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
- 4.3
- (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.
[Kappabashi, Tokyo] No-sew purses made from Japanese fabric and paper
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
Why not make your favorite purse goods using Japanese fabric and paper? The popular purse making workshop is now available on a regular basis. You can make a thin accessory case that can also be used as a card case, a seal case, a pen case, or a glasses case, as well as a small purse, all without sewing. The fabric is left over from making kimonos and Japanese dolls, and the washi paper is made from the inside.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
This is a summer-only, nightly tour for catching rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles, aimed at small children. It will be held mainly on weekdays when there is less competition. We apologize for the late hour, but we hope that we can help you create summer memories with your children. We look forward to your early reservations. ▼Experience content On the day, we will visit several locations and introduce some tips for observation.
- 4.9
- (20 reviews and experiences)
This is the most popular summer tour that can be enjoyed by small children (over 5 years old) and the whole family, or even by adults alone! Izu Oshima has many shallow, rocky areas with many small fish, so anyone from children to adults can easily enjoy snorkeling. Not only wetsuits, but also floating vests can be provided for those who are nervous about swimming, so even those who are not good at swimming can enjoy themselves.
- 4.9
- (8 reviews and experiences)
A small group, 7-10 people, family-only night safari insect observation tour. Most people can come by car, but if you can reserve a hotel in the nearby area (Chofu, Kokubunji area), you can join by train and on foot. Please come to the meeting point. The tour points are focused on capturing nocturnal beetles and stag beetles, with the main time being from 9pm to 11pm.
- 4.5
- (4 reviews and experiences)
A must-see scenic spot when you come to Ogasawara! The contrast between the pure white sand and the blue sea is amazing. Come and see the otherworldly scenery that you can't see just by looking at it from the outside!
A Kyudo experience where you can wear a real Kyudo uniform and shoot beautiful arrows
- 4.9
- (42 reviews and experiences)
・When shooting the bow, keep a distance of 1.8 meters between you and the person next to you. This is a popular experience that has been used by hundreds of customers from Japan and abroad. You can experience the beauty of Kyudo by wearing a real Kyudo uniform and using real tools. When starting Kyudo in the normal way, you will have to spend several days practicing before you can actually shoot the target, as the etiquette is important.
Popular activities, leisure, experiences and fun in Tokyo

" Tokyo What are the popular activities? "or" What's popular in Tokyo right now? I'm sure there are many people who are researching information such as "
In Tokyo, Popular leisure facilities, outdoor activities, cultural experiences, crafts, etc. You can enjoy a variety of games.
From here, we will introduce the latest reservation data from Activity Japan. Popular activities, leisure, experiences and fun in Tokyo "We will introduce you to "
Popular activities, leisure, experiences and fun in Tokyo
The first place
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Escape Game |
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2nd place
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Making sweets and Japanese sweets |
3rd place
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Pottery experience/pottery class |
4th Place
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Sea fishing/fishing boat |
5th Place
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Canoeing and Kayaking |
6th place
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Insect collecting |
No.7
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Handmade accessories/accessory making |
No.8
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Four-wheeled buggy |
9th place
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Animal Cafe |
10th place
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Cruising and boat parties |
Many popular facilities are open in central Tokyo. " Escape Game " is the most popular It is ranked in.
Next, " Making sweets and Japanese sweets "or" Pottery experience/pottery class " and Creative indoor leisure activities are popular We are collecting.
From here, Introducing recommended activities, leisure, experiences, and play for outdoor and indoor outings in Tokyo with children We will continue to do so.
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5 recommended outdoor activities for outings with kids in Tokyo
" I want to play outside with my kids! I think there are many families who think this way.
Tokyo In Tokyo, there are outdoor spots such as Okutama and Ogasawara, as well as in the 23 wards. Numerous outdoor activity experience tours are held It has been.
Below are some of the activities carefully selected by the Activity Japan editorial team: 5 recommended outdoor activities for outings with kids in Tokyo "We would like to introduce you to "
Canoeing and Kayaking
Outdoor activities using lakes and rivers as playgrounds Canoeing and Kayaking "
Because it can be easily steered by anyone in the same way as a rowboat, Even beginners and children can enjoy it with peace of mind That is what is attractive about it.
Popular canoe and kayak experience tours in Tokyo
- 4.8
- (51 reviews and experiences)
We welcome single guests on weekdays! You can also enjoy hydrangeas from June. We are holding a tour where you can experience canoeing (kayak) on the waterways of central Tokyo. A local guide will guide you through the history of the river and local talk. Feel the pleasant breeze that you would never expect to find in the city and refresh your mind. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing canoeing, and in autumn, you can enjoy autumn leaves canoeing.
- 4.9
- (10 reviews and experiences)
A night view canoe tour that can be easily enjoyed within Tokyo. You can enjoy the night view of the Skytree from a kayak. A local guide will guide you through the river and talk about the history of the river. The tour is scheduled to be easy for beginners and those with small children to participate in, and the small number of participants gives it a private feel, so you can participate with peace of mind.
[Tokyo, Okutama] Rent a Canadian canoe at Lake Shiromaru! (Beginners welcome!)
- 3.8
- (2 reviews/experiences)
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.
Rafting

" is a very popular outdoor activity during the spring and summer season. Rafting "
In Tokyo, Tama River rafting held in the Chichibu and Okutama areas It is counted among the three major rafting spots in the Kanto region.
Popular rafting experience tour rankings in Tokyo
- 4.9
- (25 reviews and experiences)
[Rafting] It is an outdoor sport where you work together with your friends to operate a raft boat that can hold up to eight people (including one guide) and go down a mountain stream. You can enjoy the spectacular scenery of nature that you would never imagine being in Tokyo. The water of the Tama River is really clean! There are many ways to enjoy it during the tour, such as playing in the river, jumping from rocks, or just floating around without thinking about anything.
[Tokyo, Okutama] Exhilarating river play! Tama River Rafting Tour with photo data ☆
- 4.9
- (34 reviews and experiences)
For rafting, seven guests board one rubber boat and work together to go down the river. Ride a natural roller coaster and enjoy the scenery all to yourself, surrounded by nature. Depending on the season, you can enjoy cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves. There are plenty of other things to enjoy, including boating and jumping off rocks, which are Winds' specialties. Selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters.
This is a plan that allows you to enjoy Okutama to your heart's content all day long with a full-scale canyoning tour that is recommended for participants from the third grade of elementary school and includes a combo course that includes a monster course and rafting that beginners can also participate in, including rapids. Enjoy the thrill of the valley and the rapids of the Tama River.
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Sea fishing/fishing boat
In recent years, the popularity of outdoor leisure activities that parents and children can enjoy together has skyrocketed. Sea fishing/fishing boat "
On tours departing from Tokyo Bay, In addition to lectures from the captain and instructors, fishing equipment can also be rented. So you can participate empty-handed.
Popular ranking of sea fishing and fishing boat experience tours in Tokyo
[Private tour! Rental fee included!] ☆Tokyo Bay fishing empty-handed ☆Private 3-hour premium plan
- 4.0
- (4 reviews and experiences)
★3-hour private premium plan★ ・Private trip! ・Tackle rental fee included! ・3 hours! All you have to do is bring a cooler with ice! Leave all the troublesome work of making the tackle to us! We will show you what fish are currently being caught, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, flathead, rockfish, scorpionfish, octopus, black porgy, and bluefish.
- 4.7
- (34 reviews and experiences)
If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know if you have any preferences for what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. The course times are the recommended times. At the time of writing
- 4.7
- (3 reviews/experiences)
This plan is recommended for those who want to fish! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know what kind of fishing you would like to do in the four hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, mixed fish fishing, or shark. The course times are the recommended times. We depart 24 hours a day, even outside the times listed.
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Ecotours and nature guided tours

You can learn while having fun in the great outdoors. Ecotours and nature guided tours "
In Tokyo, insect collecting and animal observation A wide variety of tours for children are available It has become popular.
Popular eco-tours and nature guided tours in Tokyo
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
This is a summer-only, nightly tour for catching rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles, aimed at small children. It will be held mainly on weekdays when there is less competition. We apologize for the late hour, but we hope that we can help you create summer memories with your children. We look forward to your early reservations. ▼Experience content On the day, we will visit several locations and introduce some tips for observation.
- 4.9
- (8 reviews and experiences)
A small group, 7-10 people, family-only night safari insect observation tour. Most people can come by car, but if you can reserve a hotel in the nearby area (Chofu, Kokubunji area), you can join by train and on foot. Please come to the meeting point. The tour points are focused on capturing nocturnal beetles and stag beetles, with the main time being from 9pm to 11pm.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
You can experience catching rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles on private property in the Chofu and Mitaka areas. The host is an insect lover who breeds about 500 beetles a year. Because of the natural environment, it may not be possible to catch them after rain. Due to the high demand from elementary school children and preschoolers, we will change the start time to 8 or 9 in the morning. ▼Schedule and meeting
SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board)

It has now gone beyond the fad of the past and has become a standard activity. SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) "
You can enjoy it in all water fields such as the sea, rivers, and lakes. Once you get the hang of it, even beginners will be able to set up on the same day. Its appeal is its ease of use.
Popular ranking of SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) experience tours in Tokyo
[Tokyo, Okutama] Tent sauna & SUP rental at Lake Shiromaru! Relax in the lake with nature
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
You can experience tent sauna, SUP, and BBQ, and this is the only sauna facility in the Kanto region where the lake is a cold bath. Jumping into the lake and feeling the coldness and pressure of the mountain water with your whole body, and lying on a SUP and bathing in the open air floating on the water's surface are special experiences. SUP is included in the plan, so you can relax while lying on the water's surface. *We only rent out tent sauna equipment, so you will need to prepare the tent and
[Tokyo, Okutama] Rent a Canadian canoe at Lake Shiromaru! (Beginners welcome!)
- 3.8
- (2 reviews/experiences)
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.
[Tokyo, Okutama] Lake SUP tour at Lake Shiromaru with photo data ☆
- 4.7
- (15 reviews and experiences)
We are holding a Lake Shiromaru SUP tour in the Okutama area of Tokyo. Try stand-up paddling on the deep green Lake Shiromaru, which is connected to the clear waters of the Tama River. Once you get the hang of it, you can easily stand on the SUP. By getting on the SUP board one person at a time and paddling forward, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll on the water. You can ride with your children, or relax with your partner or friends.
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5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children in Tokyo
The latest amusement spots and the latest indoor leisure activities Plenty of fun things to do with your kids N Tokyo .
" What indoor activities can you enjoy in Tokyo? There are probably many families looking for indoor leisure activities to do when going out with their children, such as:
Below are some of the activities carefully selected by the Activity Japan editorial team: 5 recommended indoor leisure activities for outings with children in Tokyo "We would like to introduce you to "
Escape Game
One of the most popular indoor activities Escape Game "
In Tokyo, Shinjuku and Akihabara are great places for shopping and sightseeing. Many facilities in the city center This is its characteristic.
Tokyo's most popular escape games
[Shinjuku/Yoyogi] Fully private! Use magic to escape! "Escape from the Witch's Mansion"
- 4.6
- (10 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.
▼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,
"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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Making sweets and Japanese sweets

You can make authentic sweets under the guidance of pastry chefs and Japanese confectioners. Making sweets and Japanese sweets "
In Tokyo, there are many types of sweets, including dried confectionery and nerikiri confectionery. The Japanese sweets making experience plan is popular is.
Popular ranking of sweets making and Japanese sweets making in Tokyo
[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
- 4.0
- (29 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.
- 4.2
- (87 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.
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Pottery experience/pottery class

The most popular leisure activity involving hands-on craftsmanship is Pottery experience/pottery class "
Choose from the electric potter's wheel experience, hand-shaping experience, painting/coloring experience Choose a course based on your child's age This is another reason why we recommend it.
Popular ranking of pottery experiences and classes in Tokyo
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a casual course where you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆You can choose from a one-day experience of the board-making small plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course. ・Board-making small plate course Small plate with a diameter of about 10 cm
[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.
- 4.5
- (1 review/experience)
This is a permanent pottery class at the home improvement store "DCM Homac Hachioji Minamino Store" directly connected to JR Hachioji Minamino Station. In this plan, you can use an electric potter's wheel to make two pieces of your favorite items such as tea bowls, cups, or plates. There are also a wide variety of colors (glazes) to choose from. Let's enjoy making your own original work. ○ When it comes to pottery, the first thing that comes to mind is the "electric potter's wheel."
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Handmade accessories/accessory making
You can enjoy making various accessories such as rings, necklaces, earrings, etc. Handmade accessories/accessory making "
There are plenty of plans available for small children to participate in, Create your own one-of-a-kind accessories together can make.
Popular handmade accessories and accessory making in Tokyo
- 4.9
- (14 reviews and experiences)
The process of making the ring will also become a memory! A workshop to make rings and pendant tops using foreign currency coins! You can make them in a private room! You can make a ring of your desired size by drilling a hole in the center of the coin and gradually shaping it. It will be a one-of-a-kind ring with a different feel depending on the coin you choose, the era, and the person who made it. Coin rings of your choice from 6,900 yen.
・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.
[Tokyo・Asakusa] Making Mizuhiki Accessories Let's make Mizuhiki accessories that bring happiness!
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Why not make your own Mizuhiki accessories that bring happiness at the popular Japanese culture experience cafe in Asakusa? Mizuhiki is a decorative cord used on the front of gift envelopes and condolence envelopes, and is a material used for decorative cords mainly used for engagement gifts, gift covers, New Year decorations, etc. The beauty and delicacy of the curves are a unique Japanese culture, and there are deep meanings and particularities in the way the cords are tied and the number of cords, so they can be used depending on the occasion.
Animal Cafe
You can spend a relaxing time interacting with cute animals. Animal Cafe "
Owls, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc. in Tokyo You can play with animals that are popular with children There are many cafes open.
Tokyo's most popular animal cafes
- 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.
This plan allows you to interact with real rabbits at the rabbit cafe "Usabibi" in Ikebukuro. In the homey atmosphere, you can enjoy yourself as if you were at home with a rabbit. A drink is included and you can play with the cute rabbits for an hour. With this plan, you can feed one snack.
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.
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*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.