Kansai Outings Recommended for families with children! Indoor and outdoor spots

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In this article, Kansai ( Shiga Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Nara Wakayama ) × Family with children Introducing recommended spots!

Wet day Of course, Great for hot summers too of Indoors Get some exercise at one of the recommended spots Outdoor Activities We will tell you everything you need to know!

Just casually, Day trip But it mainly provides information on places to have fun. Preschool to elementary school students, children and families Let's go out!

Kansai Outings Families with children Indoor play: Board game shop

Different types of board games
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Online games are commonplace in today's world, but Board games are back in the spotlight Board games are often featured on popular TV variety shows.

You can enjoy a wide variety of board games. Why not head out to a board game shop? Improve your communication skills, judgment, and decision-making abilities through various board games from around the world!
From elementary school students who can understand the rules of the game, to adults and even seniors, A wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy together This is one of the attractions of board games.

[Wakayama/Shirahama] All-you-can-play plan for 500 yen for one game

Board Game Shop Kinosu no Ki
Shirahama, Tanabe, Ryujin
500 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is the only shop in the Shirahama area where you can play board games from all over the world! The appeal of board games is that they can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults. We will explain the rules from the very beginning, so you can play with confidence.

[Wakayama / Shirahama] Unlimited board games for 3 hours!

Board Game Shop Kinosu no Ki
Shirahama, Tanabe, Ryujin
1,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This plan allows you to play board games from all over the world that are available in the shop. This is the only shop in the Shirahama area where you can play board games! The appeal of board games is that they can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults. We will explain the rules from the very beginning, so you can play with confidence.

Kansai Outings Families with children Indoor play: Handicraft experience classes and workshops

A pottery experience hosted by "Craft Classroom Yu Studio & Cafe Yu Osaka Umeda Store" in Osaka Prefecture

Manufacturing experience teeth, Indoor activities that can be enjoyed regardless of the weather The wide range of plans and locations available is another reason to recommend this place.

On unglazed pottery Painting If you want to experience Even small children can enjoy it . accessories or Candle making , Making Japanese goods Experiences are popular among children of elementary school age and above.
This is an experience of making things that you can't experience in your everyday life. You might discover some unexpected talents in your child!

[Kyoto, Arashiyama] Traditional crafts! Handmade tumbler experience - popular with couples, friends, and families with children! (50 minutes)

Tsumugu Studio Arashiyama Store
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao
1,600 Yen ~ (tax included)

A perfect souvenir! Experience making a kiagari koboshi doll♪ Come experience Kyoto's traditional crafts at this popular spot that everyone feels is "Kyoto-esque!" and create memories!

[Osaka Umeda] Bear and cat mug painting pottery experience ☆ Make every day fun with your own original mug ♪

Craft Classes ☆ Yu Studio & Cafe Yu Osaka Umeda Store
Umeda area
3,960 Yen ~ (tax included)

"Yu Kobo" has six classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Our friendly and professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆This is a course to paint the bear-shaped "Taimon-kun Cup" and the cat-shaped "Merumon-chan Cup". ☆You can use two colors of underpainting, brown and navy blue. 8 colors of paint are also available as an option.

[Hyogo / Kobe /] Marine craft experience - Make an accessory using shells and coral, gifts from the sea!

Seaborn Art Kobe Class
Kobe, Rokko, Arima
2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

★About the accessory class This is a plan to make accessories using shells, coral, and marine glass that have washed up on the shore. ●What is Seaborn Art? There are many driftwood on the shore, and among them are many treasures = "gifts from the sea" that have washed up from somewhere. It is "art born from the sea", so it is called "Sea Born Art".

Kansai Outings Families with Children Outdoor Play: Caving Experience (Cave Exploration)

A caving tour run by Shiga Prefecture company Shizenha Kikaku Co., Ltd.

Caving is an activity that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. There are many tours that elementary school students can participate in, so Parents and children can participate together Yo.

While being an outdoor experience, The nice thing about this is that it is not easily affected by the weather. In addition, the temperature inside the cave is kept constant, I don't care much about the heat or the cold It will be done in .
In the Kansai region, Nara or Shiga It is often held in.

[Nara, Kawakami Village] Cave diving! A full-scale adventure! To the deepest part of the mysterious transparent underground river! Nara Cave Swimming

Natural Planning Co., Ltd.
Omine and Odaigahara
13,200 Yen ~ (tax included)

Explore the underground river with clear groundwater and get a glimpse into the world of full-scale cave diving just like in the movies! Submerging your whole body underwater is the ultimate extraordinary experience, free from air, light, and gravity! If you don't want to get in the water, you can just view the cave from land and take photos. The inside of the cave is a very beautiful space.

[Shiga/Hikone] Explore the maze of caves in groups! An intelligent three-dimensional maze! Shiga Caving

Natural Planning Co., Ltd.
Hikone and the three mountains of the eastern part of Lake Biwa
11,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a tour where you can enjoy caving, waterfall climbing, and rock climbing in one place. It is easy to approach and you can enjoy caving (cave exploration) casually. The inside of the cave is a simple maze, so you can explore as you like. After caving, you can bathe in a clean river and see the place where groundwater springs up.

Kansai Outings Families with children Outdoor play: Marine athletics water park

A water park run by Hyogo Prefecture operator "Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima"

Here are some outdoor spots in Kansai that we highly recommend for families with children to visit during summer vacation. Marine athletics water park On the Activity Japan website, Plans that rank highly in the popularity rankings for number of reservations It's one of them!

It is one of the best swimming beaches in the Kansai region and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Swimming Beaches in Japan." Awaji Island Ohama Beach and the large lake, Biwa lake Children can also try out the water sports equipment installed there. The latest attractions but, Exciting for both children and adults They will let you do that.

[Hyogo, Awajishima] Japan's largest marine athletics! 2024 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima will be upgraded!

Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima
Awaji Island
3,600 Yen ~ (tax included)

Japan's largest marine athletics park, "2024 Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima," with a Google rating of 4.8 (as of May 2024), will be returning to Awajishima's Sumoto City Ohama Beach in the summer of 2024 with a major upgrade! The excitement just keeps growing! There are 11 more super fun new attractions than last year, for a total of 43 new attractions.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] "Water Park" Have fun on the lake this summer! Water athletics on Lake Biwa

HORSE JAPAN
Lake West
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

[The only water athletics facility in natural fresh water! Welcome to Adventure Water Park] A water amusement park! Let's go to Shirohige Beach! Have fun to your heart's content in the crystal clear and beautiful Lake Biwa! There are slides and trampolines, so you can enjoy yourself while basking in the sunshine of Lake Biwa! In the athletics facility,

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Kansai Outings Families with children Outdoor play: Deserted island

A deserted island tour organized by Wakayama Prefecture company "Kushimoto Base"

Children's adventure experience How about a deserted island landing tour that is perfect for you? Wakayama Prefecture In fact, there are many There are many uninhabited islands doing.

Among them, Tours that even elementary school children can participate in There is too! Row and swim The exciting experience of heading for the uninhabited island and landing on it will be an unforgettable memory for the whole family.
There are also plans that include transportation, so be sure to check them out!

[Wakayama/Kushimoto] Snorkeling on a deserted island! Just wear a swimsuit!

Comb Base
Kushimoto and Nachikatsuura
10,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a boat snorkeling tour in Kushimoto. Experience the untouched coral and tropical fish on the uninhabited island of Tagono Futagojima! Even if you are new to snorkeling, you don't have to worry because you will practice first. Of course, you can participate if you bring your swimsuit. Let's enjoy the natural sea together!

[Wakayama, Innami] "Aim for a deserted island" stand-up paddle experience

MARINE-Q
Gobo, Cape Hino, Minabe
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

[SUP experience] Head to a deserted island with the popular marine activity "Stand Up Paddle" ♪ ★ Even beginners can enjoy it! ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○We have opened a complex marine resort in Innami, Wakayama! We are proud of our wide wooden deck with a panoramic view of the ocean ♪ Marine activity

Kansai Outings Families with children Outdoor activities: Lake Biwa

Shiga Prefecture business "SUP

A particularly popular spot for outings in the Kansai region. Biwa lake . Spectacular views, gourmet food, and historical sites You can enjoy various activities such as swimming, swimming, and swimming in the lake. Experience nature is!

SUP or Canoeing Activities such as Participate as a family with small children can. Seasonal Events So choose a tour that suits your travel schedule!

Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival "Biwako Hall Lakeside Zone" General Area Admission Ticket (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Fireworks Festival)

Shiga
4,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

The Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival will be held on Thursday, August 8th, in the waters off the coast of Shiga Prefecture's Otsu Port. It is a very popular fireworks festival that attracts 350,000 people from inside and outside the prefecture, and all paid seats are sold out. Since the free area has been greatly reduced, we recommend purchasing a paid seat ticket as it is expected to be very crowded.

[Lake Biwa SUP experience] Lake Biwa, Kosai SUP, Shirahige Shrine visit plan (2 hours)

SUP - KYOTO SUP TRIP -
Lake West
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

A SUP experience tour heading to the mystical Shirahige Shrine with its beautiful, crystal clear water and floating torii gates! In the beautiful western part of Lake Biwa, which boasts the best water quality, you can feel the overwhelming vastness of Lake Biwa and the grandeur of nature while gazing at the horizon. Enjoy the majestic mountains and the beautiful Lake Biwa! You can also take a commemorative photo in front of the torii gate in the middle of the lake! The destination is Shirahige Shrine.

[Shiga, Lake Biwa] Visit Shirahige Shrine and the Torii Gate in the Lake by Kayak (120 minutes)

GOODTIMES Shirohigehama store
Lake West
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Would you like to go kayaking on Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan? With this plan, you can visit the torii gate of Shirahige Shrine, the oldest shrine in Shiga Prefecture, from the lake. This is a popular tour where you can fully experience the divine torii gate and the vastness of Lake Biwa.

[Shiga / Takashima] Tie-dye experience ♪ Make a one-of-a-kind T-shirt or bandana!

Dyeing Studio Ifu
Otsu
1,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Experience dyeing and create a one-of-a-kind piece of work! The Tie-dyeing Class, where you learn from a traditional craftsman, is a popular experience course with over 20 years of teaching experience. Recommended for parent-child experiences and students ♪ Enjoy it together with friends and family! Also great for rainy day experiences while camping at Lake Biwa!! ********************************[

[Shiga, Otsu] Recommended for families! Great location, 5-7 minutes walk from Kitakomatsu Station! Reserve the entire inn for your BBQ! Enjoy an exciting BBQ on the covered terrace overlooking Lake Biwa

Old-style house rental villa Yumekoan
Otsu
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Yumekoan is a nostalgic, peaceful retreat in a rural area overlooking the Hira mountain range, one of the "Eight Views of Omi" to the west of Lake Biwa. The entire lodge can be rented out exclusively for you, so you can relax with your friends. There is also a soothing Japanese garden. In the spring, you can pick wild vegetables, stroll along the cherry blossom-lined streets, and pick strawberries. In the summer, you can swim in the lake, enjoy water sports, and fish. In the fall, the autumn leaves create a beautiful art scene.

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Kansai Outings Families with children Playing outdoors: Nature observation and biological observation

Boy looking through binoculars in the woods
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In my neighborhood It's hard to get in touch with nature Nowadays, with children Nature and biological observation Why not go out and check it out?

In the lush mountain areas, Rare creatures and valuable natural experiences By getting familiar with nature from an early age, It may pique your child's interest and curiosity Yes, adults can enjoy it and feel like a child again.

[Nara/Yoshino] Spend time in a treehouse! "Aerial Walk," a playground for adults from France

Sky Village
Yoshino and Gojo
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

The Sky Walk is the signature spot of the Sky Village. You can experience a walk in the sky in 11 tree houses connected by mesh bridges between the trees. With 5 areas and an area of ​​2 hectares, you will feel like you have entered another world and returned to your childhood! If you think it is an athletic facility, you are very wrong... Recommended for those who want to have an exciting time! Organic drinks are available for free

★July 2024★【Tamba Sasayama Camp】【Great summer insect discovery!】A great adventure in search of giant dragonflies with the insect expert

Grassland School
Tanba and Sasayama
1,100 Yen ~ (tax included)

[July: Great summer insect discovery! Explore the summer forest with the insect expert!] The hugely popular insect exploration will be held again this year! This time, you might be able to see large dragonflies such as the "Dwarf Dragonfly" and "Giant Dragonfly"! If you're lucky, you might even see a stag beetle! Come search for insects with Wakuwaku-san, the insect expert, as you walk around the "Grassy School" in the middle of nature! Insects

★October 2024★ [Tamba Sasayama Camp] [Insect Exploration] Come and visit the insect forest! Search for insects that make sounds in autumn with an insect expert.

Grassland School
Tanba and Sasayama
1,100 Yen ~ (tax included)

[October: Come to the Insect Forest! Let's go look for insects that make sounds in the fall with the insect expert!] A very popular program! The insect expert WakuWaku's insect exploration will be held in the fall as well! There are many insects living around the campsite! Let's walk together with the insect expert WakuWaku and search for them! This time, we will push aside the grass and search for autumn insects.

[Wakayama, Hongu/Kumano Kodo] Walking with a Yamabushi on the Kumano Kodo (Omine Okugake Trail) - Private tour - Elementary school students and above welcome - Beginners welcome

Bear Experience
Kumano Toro Gorge
20,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Hike along the Kumano Kodo trail with a guide who is still practicing today! This is a private tour, so you can enjoy it without worrying about other customers. Schedule: ① Gathering/reception 5 minutes ② Departure 25 minutes ③ Arrival at Nanagoshimine 60 minutes ④ Lunch 30 minutes ⑤ Return/disbandment 120 minutes

Go out in Kansai! Have fun with the whole family

Back view of a man holding a girl
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Kansai in Recommended for families with children I want to Places to go and activities We introduced the following. Did you find any interesting information?

When going out with children, we tend to go to theme parks and leisure facilities, An experience that allows you to interact with nature and immerse yourself in creating art It's also fun!
With reference to the article, Planning an outing with kids Please try setting it up!

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*The content of this article is current as of July 2024.
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