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
- (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
[Shared] Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise 2025 70 minutes
We are now selling the very popular "Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise"! It's a big hit! This is the standard plan for the "Meguro River Cherry Blossom Viewing Cruise", which has over 4,000 guests boarding every year. It's a 70-minute cherry blossom viewing cruise that departs from Tennozu Pier (pier) and turns around in front of Hotel Gajoen Tokyo (Meguro Gajoen). What is cherry blossom viewing from land?
[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.
- 4.7
- (3 reviews/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!
[Kappabashi, Tokyo] No-sew purses made from Japanese fabric and paper
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Why not make your favorite purse goods using Japanese fabrics 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 fabrics and papers you can choose from are Arimatsu Shibori, Ise Momen,
- 4.8
- (31 reviews and experiences)
Welcome! I, Ko-ba, know everything about Edo Castle, and I will dissect it from an unexpected angle! You will see many connections to events that took place in Edo Tokyo. After participating in this tour, you will surely be able to experience various scenes emerging from the seemingly empty East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.
- 4.7
- (33 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
This plan is recommended for sumo fans and those welcoming guests from overseas. Sumo is a popular Japanese martial art with a long tradition dating back to ancient times. On this tour, you can see the serious training of sumo wrestlers in preparation for the main tournament (match), which you don't usually get to see, and take photos with the wrestlers. In addition, you will be able to watch the main tournament (match) from a distance,
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
- 4.9
- (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!)
- 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
- (5 reviews and experiences)
Kayak your way through 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. *Check availability on weekends and holidays in 2025
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
[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.
[Tokyo/Okutama] Relaxed Rafting Day Tour<4歳から参加可能!>
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
Crusoe Rafting offers a relaxed and light rafting tour for children from 4 years old. Meeting at 10:30, the tour ends at 13:00. The course is a more downstream course than usual, and is not too strenuous. Even those with children under elementary school age or those who are a little scared of rapids but still want to enjoy the summer can enjoy the river rafting with peace of mind.
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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
- (33 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
[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.
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/experiences)
This is a charter boat for fishing horse mackerel. The captain and professional fisherman will give you a lecture, so even if you don't know how to fish, you can rent the boat with peace of mind. We are available 24 hours a day. If you have a preferred departure time, please write it down when you make your reservation. We will also introduce you to a restaurant that will cook the fish you catch! You can enjoy it after catching it! *Facilities
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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
We will be holding a tour to capture six types of dragonfly nymphs. We will be traveling by electric bicycle, with a time limit of 2 hours + 30 minutes of explanation, and an explanation of how to care for dragonflies and dragonflies will be included. 1. Black dragonfly nymph capture rate 100% 2. Blue dragonfly nymph capture rate 50% 3. Ancient dragonfly nymph capture rate 30% 4. Giant dragonfly nymph capture rate 20% Those who capture will receive a giant dragonfly brooch (1000
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and experiences)
NOPLAN's one-day forest (insect catching), sea (living creature observation), and river (snatching) tours will begin. 8:00 a.m. Meet at Chofu Station East Exit or Fukadaiminawa Village 9:00-12:00 River and sea snatching, mountain stream tour 12:00-13:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant 13:00-16:00 Fishing, snatching, insect and larvae hunting 16:00-17:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
This is the place to go trekking on Chichijima! Explore the subtropical jungle to reach the giant heart-shaped summit! Aim for a spectacular panoramic view of the blue sea and sky.
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] 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.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/experiences)
*◆SUP experience in the great outdoors at Okutama (Lake Shiromaru)◆*Crusoe Rafting's SUP tour is a kayaking experience tour that can be enjoyed by beginners.
[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
- 4.1
- (8 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.
[Shinjuku/Yoyogi] Fully private! Use magic to escape! "Escape from the Witch's Mansion"
- 4.7
- (9 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.
- 4.1
- (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.
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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
- 4.5
- (2 reviews/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 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. Three cultural experiences! (1) Making dried confectionery using real wasanbon sugar and real wooden molds.
- 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.
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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)
Even beginners can easily make works. Even those who have never touched clay can try the "electric potter's wheel" and "hand-building"! Recommended items for the "electric potter's wheel" are plates, tea bowls, donburi bowls, cups, etc. Recommended items for the "hand-building" are square plates, stamp pattern plates, etc. You can make whatever you like and choose at the end. You can choose one or two.
[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.
- 5.0
- (7 reviews and 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 45-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
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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 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.
[Tokyo Ginza] Sparkling accessories made with fusing glass ♪ Kikkaku glass craft experience ☆
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆You'll look forward to wearing the finished accessories every day when you go out. We use a technique called fusing, which involves combining colored glass, baking it in a kiln, and fusing it together, to make sparkling glass accessories.
- 4.3
- (6 reviews and experiences)
Yu Kobo has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly, professional staff will help you at your own pace. Choose one of four items (two types of bangles and two types of key chains) and create your own original leather craft. You can engrave a pattern or draw your own illustrations.
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.