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.
- 4.6
- (53 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
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.
- 4.9
- (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.
- 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.
- 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.
[Tokyo/Hachijojima] Experience diving to explore the underwater world!
- 4.1
- (5 reviews and experiences)
Even if you are new to diving, our staff will support you and guide you into the beautiful world of the sea! We cater to each individual's level so that even children who are not used to water or those who are anxious about diving in the sea suddenly can enjoy diving comfortably. Families, couples, and individuals can participate.
- 4.9
- (9 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.
[Tokyo/Izu Oshima] Underwater photos included! Experience diving ♪
- 4.8
- (12 reviews and experiences)
Our shop is located in the Motomachi area, 10 minutes by car from Motomachi Port and 10 minutes by car from Okada Port. If you do not have a rental car or other means of transportation, please contact us for a pick-up service. (Limited to Motomachi to Okada areas) ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Gathering / Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanation (15 minutes) ③ Change of clothes & advance preparation (30 minutes) ④ Driving to the point (10 minutes) ⑤ Dial
[Adventure on the Tama River in Tokyo!] Exhilarating shower climbing tour with photo data☆
- 4.8
- (31 reviews and experiences)
What is Shower Climbing? Shower climbing is also called "sawa-nobori" and is a river sport where you challenge the beautiful and varied streams created by nature on foot. One after another, you will encounter waterfalls that spray water full of negative ions, natural water slides, and natural pools! You will swim, dive, and jump into these as you make your way to the source of the stream.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
[Time]☀︎Daytime 12:00-15:30 (3.5 hours)⭐︎Dinner 17:30-21:00 (3.5 hours) ---Plan Contents--- [BBQ Set Rental] (Equipment, space, and cleanup included) *Please bring your own food and drinks *This plan allows you to start BBQ right away by preparing only food and drinks! 20 minutes walk from the hotel
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
[Tokyo Kayaking] Spectacular views of the Skytree! Tokyo Kayaking Tour ♪ Beginners are also welcome.
- 4.8
- (52 reviews and experiences)
We welcome single travelers and beginners on weekdays. We hold Tokyo Kayak Tours where you can experience the waterways of central Tokyo. A local guide will take you to a great view point of the Skytree while talking about the history of the river and local topics. Feel the pleasant breeze that you wouldn't 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.
[Tokyo/Okutama] Relaxing canoe/kayak one-day experience tour (long course)
- 4.5
- (18 reviews and experiences)
Why not spend a relaxing day learning the basics of a single-person river kayak? Our experienced instructors will teach you everything from getting on and off the boat to using a paddle (oar) and what to do if you capsize.
- 4.9
- (10 reviews and experiences)
This tour is available for one person on weekdays, and beginners are also welcome. Enjoy the night view of Tokyo's waterways while kayaking on this Tokyo night kayak tour. We will take you to the best spot for the night view of the Skytree. A local guide will guide you through the history of the river and local talk. The tour is timed and small-group, making it easy for beginners and those with small children to participate, and it feels like a private tour.
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.
Ages 4 and up ★A beautiful river in Tokyo★Exhilarating rafting in Okutama!
- 4.7
- (52 reviews and experiences)
A company with wonderful staff! Preschool children can play with their families safely. Experience rafting in the upper reaches of the Tama River, the clearest river in Tokyo! The nature is so beautiful you won't believe you're in Tokyo! Okutama, full of greenery, is now a popular rafting spot. ~Popular Okutama Rafting~ I want to go rafting, but I don't have a car.
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
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
- 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
[Tokyo/Hachijojima] Easy fishing experience without having to bring anything
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and experiences)
[Fishing experience taught by veteran anglers] Pier fishing class (beginners and families welcome!) Veteran anglers who are members of famous manufacturer clubs and fishing teams will teach you the basics of fishing! You can come empty-handed on the day! This is an experiential fishing class for beginners where you can learn everything from preparing to fishing to how to bring home fish while using a full set of fishing equipment and safety gear.
- 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
- (9 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.
[Tokyo, Fuchu] Night Insects: Observing and Catching Stag Beetles in Fuchu (July-August)
Search for insects in the woods at night with a professional insect hunter! We will teach you everything from how to search for and catch insects to how to raise them. How about making this a summer memory with your children? ▼Experience content After all participants gather at 7pm, we will have a 5-minute explanation of precautions, and then we will go on an insect hunt in the woods. On the ups and downs of the woods, we will find the representative of sap-eating insects, such as rhinoceros beetles, kubota, and other insects.
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] Lake SUP tour at Lake Shiromaru with photo data ☆
- 4.7
- (17 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.
- 4.6
- (30 reviews and experiences)
We will guide you through the world of SUP at Lake Shiromaru, which uses the Tama River. It feels great to stand on the water. It's a truly new paddling sport. Just floating around like a leaf is soothing.
[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
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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
▼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,
[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.
- 4.0
- (9 reviews and experiences)
You and your friends were searching through an ancient tomb in search of treasure when you arrived at the final dungeon, where you found a laser trap. This is an ambitious plan that allows you to enjoy the excellent puzzle solving and laser traps that only a puzzle specialty store can offer.
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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
- (26 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
- 4.0
- (29 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
- 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
- 4.7
- (42 reviews and experiences)
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆Using 400g of Mino ware clay, we turn the potter's wheel to handcraft our tableware. You can choose from the following shapes to make your own: ① Rice bowl ② Teacup ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ Small bowl ☆Body
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. Knead the clay. Use your inspiration to create your favorite object. You can make any shape you like, such as a shisa, haniwa, animal, or your favorite character. Make interior decorations to decorate your room.
- 4.9
- (30 reviews and experiences)
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆Using 400g of Mino ware clay, we turn the potter's wheel to handcraft our tableware. You can choose from the following shapes to make your own: ① Rice bowl ② Teacup ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ Small bowl ☆Body
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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
- (15 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.
- 4.6
- (6 reviews and experiences)
We place colorful glass beads and millefiori patterns on a glass plate while designing them, then burn them in an electric kettle to finish them into chopstick rests, pendant heads, earrings, obi clasps, cufflinks, etc. (Metal fittings are charged separately @ 110 yen and up) Since no fire is used, children as young as 3 years old can make them.
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.
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.
You can interact with cute owls in a clean store. There are many owls in the room, and they will jump on your arms or shoulders. [Coronavirus Countermeasures] ・The clean store has no smell and is always ventilated. ・We accept reservations for small groups. ・Hand sanitizer is installed at the entrance. ・The room is ventilated. ・Masks available for free use
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*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.