[2025] 9 Indoor Playgrounds in Osaka | Rainy Day Friendly, Free, and Suitable for Elementary School Students and Toddlers
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Osaka
Indoor play area
will be featured.
On a holiday with your energetic children,
An indoor play area that's perfect for any weather
It's reassuring to have that option.
This time
Experience-based facilities and free spots in Osaka that elementary school students and toddlers can enjoy even on rainy or hot days
We will introduce the following.
Please use this as a reference for your outing along with activities that the whole family can enjoy.
table of contents
- 1 4 indoor playgrounds and spots for elementary school students in Osaka
- 2 2 Recommended Indoor Play Areas & Spots for Babies and Toddlers in Osaka
- 3 3 indoor playgrounds and crafts in Osaka that both children and adults can enjoy
- 4 Indoor play areas in Osaka & free/cheap spots for families with children
- 5 Have a fun day at Osaka's indoor playgrounds
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
4 indoor playgrounds and spots for elementary school students in Osaka
Osaka has a wealth of indoor playgrounds recommended for elementary school students, where they can learn and play at the same time.
In the following,
4 indoor playgrounds you can enjoy regardless of the weather
I'll introduce it to you.
A facility where you can fully exercise
or,
A learning facility that stimulates curiosity
etc.
There are plenty of spots that elementary school students will enjoy.
1. LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Osaka

About 5 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Osakako Station.
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Osaka
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A spot packed with hands-on attractions that will really stimulate your imagination
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There is a section where the streets of Osaka are recreated using millions of Lego blocks, an impressive 4D cinema, and a play zone with athletic equipment and slides for physical activity.
Plenty of activities to enjoy with the whole family
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Indoor theme park
So being able to enjoy it without worrying about the weather is a big attraction.
For a trip to Legoland® Discovery Center Osaka,
Advance ticket purchase recommended
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If you purchase your tickets in advance, you can avoid crowds and enter smoothly even on weekends, holidays, and consecutive holidays. If you enter with a voucher with a QR code, you don't have to worry about losing your ticket.
[Osaka, Tempozan] Legoland Discovery Center Osaka Advance Ticket (specified date and time)
Your imagination and creativity will grow. There are plenty of hands-on attractions to learn, see, feel, and have fun at this indoor playground where you can get lost in the world of LEGO® blocks. There are also tours of the LEGO® block factory, LEGO classes where you can make special creations, a huge diorama that recreates the city of Osaka with LEGO® blocks, and Duplo toys that even small children can play with safely.
2. Cup Noodle Museum, Ikeda, Osaka

Located about 5 minutes on foot from Hankyu Railway Ikeda Station, Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda "teeth, A place to learn about the history of instant ramen .
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My Cup Noodle Factory
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Customize the soup flavor and toppings to your liking
You can make your very own one-of-a-kind cup ramen.
The experience of using your imagination to create your own original Cup Noodles will also help children develop confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
In the surrounding area Manufacturing experience There are plenty of shops where you can We also recommend combining this with a visit to the Cup Noodles Museum. That's right.
At Activity Japan,
A plan for enjoying learning and playing with your children in a well-balanced way
is popular.
If you are interested, please check out the details.
Osaka
Enjoy your day at
This plan does not support English.
If you're wondering what chalk art is, why not try it out? Choose your favorite design from several samples, then just trace and paint. Even if you're not good at drawing, you can draw beautifully. Let's draw a wonderful piece like a stylish cafe sign. The finished piece will be spray-painted and handed to you,
[Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture] Bring your own Bengala dye to our workshop in front of Hankyu Ikeda Station. Recommended for women, couples, and families. Bengala dye is a natural dye that is extracted from the soil and returns to the soil. It is an energy-saving dye that requires only a small amount of water. Bengala dye can be used to dye cloth, T-shirts, etc.
3. SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT

Located about 5 minutes walk from JR Shin-Imamiya Station, SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT "teeth, An urban resort facility that combines hot springs, a pool, a rock sauna, a spa and a hotel. Yes.
Baths based on the motifs of ancient Roman baths and Persian palaces, You can enjoy baths from around the world and rock baths from eight different countries. This is a facility where you can relax and unwind while enjoying the feeling of traveling around the world.
Amusement pool, kids pool, etc. It also has plenty of facilities for elementary school students to enjoy, and is not affected by the weather, making it a recommended spot for families.
At Activity Japan, SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT hot spring admission tickets can be reserved in advance is.
If you purchase your ticket in advance, you can enter smoothly. You can come empty-handed as the hotel also provides complimentary indoor clothing and towels. It's a large facility, so plan your visit accordingly.
SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT Hot Spring Admission Ticket (Osaka Hot Spring Spa)
4. Kids Plaza Osaka

Located about 1 minute walk from Osaka Metro Ogimachi Station, Kids Plaza Osaka " is Japan's first full-scale " A museum for children "is.
In an indoor facility, Digital play equipment or Multipurpose Workshop , natural science You can learn these together with your children.
Not only elementary school students,
Ample facilities for small children to enjoy
There are also nursing rooms, diaper changing spaces, and free stroller rentals, so you can rest assured.
There is also a rest area where you can eat and drink, so you can enjoy yourself comfortably for a long time.
After enjoying Kids Plaza Osaka, Experience manufacturing I also recommend doing so.
The appeal of crafting is that it can be enjoyed as an extension of play, and it also serves as a way to cool down after exercising your mind and body.
Ceramics
and sachet making,
The tangible items are popular because they serve as a memento of the trip.
That's right.
"Candle Studio Lumiere" is a handmade candle class certified by the Japan Candle Association in Umeda, Osaka. In this plan, you will make two wax bar sachets, a type of candle that you can enjoy the scent of. The required time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. *Go To Travel and area limited coupons are applicable.
This plan does not support English.
"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
2 Recommended Indoor Play Areas & Spots for Babies and Toddlers in Osaka
Indoor play areas in Osaka for babies and toddlers We will introduce the following.
The features of the facility that even small children can spend time in safely are as follows:
There are plenty of zones for different age groups and activities to stimulate the five senses.
What is being done.
Below are some fun activities you can enjoy with your baby or toddler without worry.
Two indoor playgrounds recommended for families
Let me introduce you to...
1. Little Planet LaLaport Izumi

Located about 5 minutes by bus from Izumi Chuo Station on the Senboku Rapid Railway,
Little Planet LaLaport Izumi
" is an experiential facility recommended for families with young children.
There are plenty of attractions where you can learn while you play, such as sand play and coloring using the latest digital technology.
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The game offers a whole new worldview that will have even adults hooked. It also has a wealth of content that even small children can intuitively enjoy. Creativity and thinking ability can be cultivated naturally. .
Nursing rooms and rest areas are also available. It is a safe and secure place to stay even with small children.
2. Bornelund Asobi no Sekai Grand Front Osaka
About 5 minutes walk from JR Osaka Station, on the 3rd floor of the North Building of Grand Front Osaka Asobi no Sekai Grand Front Osaka "for, Indoor play area "Kidokid" is also available. It has been done.
The company operates a business that imports and sells toys and play equipment from around the world. Bornelund The facility also has toys available from Bornelund.
There are three zones in the facility, including a ball pool, pretend play, and building. Play that stimulates the senses of touch, hearing, and sight according to the child's developmental stage You can enjoy Yo.
If you find a toy you like, you can buy it right there in the shop. This is also a recommended spot for those looking for toys that suit their child's development. is.
3 indoor playgrounds and crafts in Osaka that both children and adults can enjoy
If you want to experience making things with your family, from children to adults,
We recommend participating in activities
is.
Since all the materials are available,
Another appealing point is that you can participate empty-handed.
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The instructor will provide thorough instruction for each plan, so even beginners can create their own unique creations.
Three recommended craft experiences you can enjoy with your children
I'll introduce it to you.
1. Pottery experience/pottery classes

Feel the warmth and softness of the earth
Ceramics
teeth,
Fun activities for both kids and adults
is.
By participating with your children, you can also deepen communication. The act of creating shapes with your hands not only fosters children's creativity and concentration,
It's a great way to clear your mind and refresh yourself as an adult.
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Activity Japan has:
Pottery experience plan for ages 4 and up
There is.
Easy for children to try
Making mud balls
Or, you can create it with your free sensibility.
Haniwa making
etc.
Plans that stimulate the five senses are popular.
Choose a plan that interests you and enjoy it with your family.
Just a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is a hands-on workshop at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. Why not try making sparkling mud balls?
This plan does not support English.
Speaking of the World Heritage site, Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum, you've got to think of haniwa. Full of a handmade feel! Enjoy making your own haniwa with the feeling of playing with clay. The work is finished with a "yakishime" technique that preserves the earthy feel. The body of the haniwa is made by wrapping clay around the body mold. Then, you can make the hands and other parts as you like, and make holes for the eyes and mouth. Using fine clay,
This plan does not support English.
Just a 2-minute walk from Tennoji Station! This is a hands-on class at Horikoshi Pottery Studio. The couple pottery plan is perfect for when you suddenly have some free time on a date. It doesn't require a potter's wheel, so you can do it casually without getting your clothes dirty. It's also very popular with parents and children (kindergarten age)! Why not try making your own unique piece?
2. Making accessories

Shape your sense Accessory making experience is one of the activities you can enjoy with your children. You can book an accessory making experience with your children. Yo.
The experience lasts about 1 to 2 hours
So it's perfect for refreshing yourself on the way out.
Earrings
,
bracelet
etc.
A wide variety of accessories to make
.
Plans for ages 5 and up
There is also.
The process of making accessories requires using your hands and thinking about colors and shapes.
Helps children concentrate, develops the brain and stimulates creativity
It is also a joyous moment for the family to be able to see their child's growth through this experience.
Why not choose an experience that interests you and create something wonderful with your children?
[Osaka, Tamatsukuri] Fun for kids too! Glass cloisonné accessory making experience
You can make two pieces of glass cloisonné accessories in 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will experience making one-of-a-kind accessories that make the most of your individual design (pattern and color) and advice on toppings. 1. Look at the sample and decide what two pieces you want to make. 2. Use colored pencils to imagine the design (pattern and color). 3. Place the cloisonné on the glass plate.
[Osaka Namba] Sparkling accessories made with fusing glass ♪ Kikkaku glass craft experience ☆
This plan does not support English.
"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ Look forward to wearing the completed accessories every day! 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.
[Fukushima-ku, Osaka] Natural stone power stone accessory making experience
This plan does not support English.
[Make your own power stone accessories by choosing your favorite stones from about 80 kinds of natural stones] ◼︎Bracelet ◼︎Bracelet & earrings or earrings ◼︎Bracelet & leather string necklace Each stone has a meaning, but you can choose stones that catch your eye, that catch your eye, that you like, or that inspire you.
3. Candle making

It is also popular as a relaxing item. Candles This is also a craft experience that the whole family can enjoy.
At Activity Japan, Experience plan to make your own original candle is popular You can make various types of candles, such as gel candles and aroma candles, with your favorite designs.
If you participate with your family, the experience itself will become a memorable one.
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If you use the finished candle at home, you can relive those fun times.
A relaxing experience that cultivates creativity and sensitivity
Let's have fun.
This plan does not support English.
・ Experience making candles that do not require lighting and are scented with aromatic oils. ・ You can freely design your candles using your favorite materials, such as dried flowers, dried fruits, and preserved flowers. ・ You can choose from 13 types of frames, including rectangular, oval, and wreath-shaped. ・ You can take your finished work home on the day. Decorate it in the entrance, closet, bedroom, etc. and enjoy it with flowers.
[Osaka, Umeda] Make a "stone-like candle" in your favorite color! Perfect as a gift!
Create your favorite color. Stone-like candles that make you excited to see what kind of atmosphere they will create. You will be excited to see what color they will be until they are completed! There are M and L sizes, and you can create both. M size: about 6.2 cm x 11 cm L size: about 7.2 cm x 11 cm Creating both is 7,800 yen (for one person) There is also a lesson with a textbook. ※goto
This plan does not support English.
・You can make a botanical gel candle by trapping dried flowers in a transparent container. ・You can take the finished work home on the same day. ・About a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. It is within walking distance of Dotonbori Glico, so it is also recommended as a souvenir of your Osaka sightseeing. ・After the experience, you can enjoy taking photos in the store full of dried flowers. ・The staff will carefully create
Indoor play areas in Osaka & free/cheap spots for families with children

Osaka There are other A place to go regardless of the weather Please enjoy your outing according to your child's age and interests.
In the following,
Osaka Science Museum
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Duskin Museum
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Children's Book Forest Nakanoshima
We will introduce the admission fees for the three spots.
Free admission facilities
Please use this as a reference when you go out.
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Osaka Science Museum (Osaka City)
Exhibition hall: 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school and university students, free for junior high school students and younger
Planetarium: 600 yen for adults, 450 yen for high school and university students, 300 yen for those aged 3 and over and below junior high school students -
Duskin Museum (Suita City)
Free *Some experiences require payment. -
Children's Book Forest Nakanoshima (Osaka City)
Free * Advance reservation required
Have a fun day at Osaka's indoor playgrounds

Indoor playgrounds in Osaka where you can have fun with your kids regardless of the weather We introduced the following.
An active facility where you can move your body to your heart's content from, A relaxing experience where you can spend time making things It varies from.
Be sure to use this article as a reference and enjoy a fun day at one of Osaka's indoor playgrounds.
*The content of this article is current as of June 2025.