Ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will enjoy [Summer 2025]

A must-see for those planning a family trip during summer vacation!
In this article,
Travel and sightseeing spots that children will love
introduced in ranking format
I will.
If you are planning a trip or thinking about which activities to participate in, please use this as a reference.
Take advantage of the summer vacation and make the best memories with your family!
table of contents
- 1 Announcing the ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will love
- 2 1st place: Okinawa
- 3 2nd place: Hokkaido
- 4 3rd place: Hyogo
- 5 4th place: Shizuoka
- 6 5th place: Tokyo
- 7 Ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will enjoy [Summer 2025]
- 8 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Announcing the ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will love

Activity Japan editorial department independently selected, Travel/Sightseeing Spots introduced in ranking format To do.
Prosperous first place is still popular with families! ?
in each area Children's attractions and activities I will also introduce you!
1st place: Okinawa

The most recommended place for a summer family trip is still
Okinawa
!
A popular destination all year round,
Speaking of Okinawa in the height of summer, the sea
Isn't it?
Let alone sea bathing,
various
Marine activity
can enjoy
.
Activities on the beautiful beach where the blue sea spreads are the most fun!
There are many other sightseeing spots that families can enjoy, Okinawa I'm convinced that is popular.
Fun spots for children

Okinawa for" Churaumi Aquarium "or" Nago Pineapple Park "" Blue Grotto There are lots of spots where you can enjoy with your family!
Nago Pineapple Park
teeth,
Pineapple-themed family fun theme park
is. You can learn about various subtropical plants, mainly pineapples.
Souvenirs made with pineapples are also on sale, so be sure to pick one up.
Children will be delighted if they ride a cart with a pineapple motif called "Pineapple-go", and it is self-driving so it is easy to move around. you know.
[Okinawa, Nago] Very popular! "Nago Pineapple Park Admission Ticket" Enjoy the whole pineapple!
★Renewal one after another! Advance ticket for Nago Pineapple Park★ [Adult ticket (16 years old and over) 1,200 yen → 10% OFF]
Sightseeing spots that represent Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and, Nago Pineapple Park If you want to go around efficiently, Bus tour take part in .
You can enjoy sightseeing efficiently without worrying about transportation. Convenient for families with children is.
This price includes admission to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (¥2,180), Ryukyu Mura (¥2,000), and one drink at Banta Cafe. Recommended points: ● [Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium] Spend about 2.5 hours! We also recommend watching the Oki-chan show (dolphin show) ● [Okashigoten] Stop by Okashigoten, famous for its purple sweet potato tarts ● [Manzamo] A raised coral rock
Okinawa
・
Onna Village
popular spots in
blue cave tour
Also recommended.
The beautiful blue world created by nature is a must-see spot
Isn't it?
Some tours are by boat entry, which is less affected by the weather. There is a high probability that you will reach the Blue Grotto, so be sure to check it out.
[Okinawa Blue Cave] Boat snorkel tour! 11 free benefits and SD card included
This is a simple snorkeling tour for those who can't swim. We can take you to the Blue Cave by boat. We will guide you to the Blue Cave with 11 great benefits. 1. Free rental equipment 2. Free rental of underwater camera and GoPro12 3. Hot shower, changing room (separate for men and women), toilet (separate for men and women) 4. Free parking 5. Free boat boarding fee 6. Free bath towels 7. Lock included
![[Maimai Shisa] Cute Shisa coloring & Shisa making experience image of Shisa making experience specialty store](https://img.activityjapan.com/10/13921/10000001392101_MDcy4yAN_4.jpg?version=1660807749)
Also, in Okinawa Manufacturing experience is also popular!
Especially recommended is
Hands-on experience of making Shisa, which is placed as a talisman and guardian deity in Okinawa
.
Small children can also participate, so it's perfect for families. The nice thing is that you can take your work home with you.
By all means, the original Shisa making Please try the challenge!
An experience workshop on Kokusai Street in Okinawa! You can make your own original Shisa, one of a kind! You can paint it while you wait for the baking time (about 30 minutes, varies depending on size)! The painting fee is free! You can take it home as it is, of course! We have many samples of different sizes and shapes available in the store.
Recommended activities for families with children
Okinawa Then Marine activity from Hot spot tour , Manufacturing experience There are many activities that both adults and children can enjoy.
- 4.7
- (2411 reviews and experiences)
[Very popular] We also hold Blue Cave Snorkeling events for people aged 2 to 70! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 Another plan [All-you-can-play in the Blue Cave for one day] Equipment rental service is now open! → https://activityjapan.com/pu
[Okinawa, Motobu, Sesoko Island] Super popular! Anyone can enjoy a 30-minute glass canoe tour!
- 4.9
- (23 reviews/testimonials)
☆Free photo and video gifts☆彡☆Free for children under 3☆彡Let's take a leisurely sightseeing tour on an all-clear roofed glass canoe at Anchi Beach on Sesoko Island, which boasts one of the most beautiful oceans on the main island of Okinawa! While taking photos and chatting with each other, you can see the corals and fish up close at your feet.
【宮古島】当日予約1時間前ok!ボートで行く【幻のユニの浜ツアー】ドローン撮影無料.浜上陸1時間!
- 4.9
- (615 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni no Hama"★★ It's going viral on TikTok as the "best beach in heaven"!! If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit this place! The famous Yuni no Hama tour★ This performance is possible only because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It's a very popular photo spot for influencers and models, and a great place for music videos! Make wonderful memories in Miyakojima
2nd place: Hokkaido

Second place is
Hokkaido
!
Hokkaido
Recommended as a travel destination that children will love!
because,
Hokkaido in summer is cooler than Honshu, so you can spend comfortably.
.
There are many activities that make use of nature and popular spots that children will love!
Fun spots for children

Asahikawa It is in" Asahiyama Zoo ”, you can feel the power of watching wild animals up close, and both children and adults are very excited! Asahiyama zoo Popular Spots You Must Visit is.
Asahiyama Zoo Admission Ticket Convenient e-Ticket (Asahikawa City, Hokkaido)

Kushiro City It is in Kushiro Marsh in the river that flows through Cruising by canoe or boat is good too.
Children will surely be delighted when they come across rare animals and wild birds!
canoe
knew everything about
Guided tour
If
Safe experience even for children and beginners
I can do it.

小樽・Blue Grottoteeth,2025(令和7)年7月17日に起きた壁面の崩落の影響で,当面の間,洞窟内への進入を取り止めています.
クルーズ航路など詳細についてteeth,各ツアー・プランの実施内容をよくご確認ください.
Otaru
Then
Blue cave tour by glass boat
is popular.
Both adults and children are sure to be impressed by the mysterious blue world!
An experienced guide accompanies the tour and guides you to hidden spots. .
【Hokkaido・Otaru】祝津マリーナ発!海底を見ながら周遊できる!小樽唯一のGlass Bottom Boatで行く,60分の秘境クルーズ探検ツアー
※2025年7月17日以降 洞窟内に入るプランteeth終了いたしました.底がガラスになっている小樽で唯一の"Glass Bottom Boat」teeth,小樽の神秘的な海を海底まで楽しむことができます♪祝津で生まれ育ち,小樽の海の歴史を知るベテラン O船長,日本Nationwideだけでなく,海外の海までを全てを知りつくす H船長,新米でお調子者で
Recommended activities for families with children
Hokkaido There are plenty of activities to enjoy in nature!
There are many plans that even children can participate in, so please try it!
[Hokkaido, Otaru] Blue Cave | Famous Captain's Adventure Let's Go Cruise!
- 4.8
- (161 reviews and experiences)
小樽の知られざる自然・歴史・文化について話を聞きながら【Blue Grotto】を目指すツアー!ボートに乗ったまま【Blue Grotto】へご案内いたTo do.オールウエザー(船室があるタイプ)だfromこそ,波しぶきもかfromない!雨の日でも快適クルーズが楽しめる!ボートfor,オープンデッキスペースもあり海風も感じることもできます
【Hokkaido・釧路川湿原】水門まで湿原に吹く風を感じながらcanoeorボートでのんびり漕いで行こう【標準コース】
- 4.7
- (108 reviews and experiences)
Kushiro Marshを流れるコースで広く穏orかな川を塘路湖from出発して細岡駅まで湿原に吹く風を感じながらのんびりcanoeで漕いでいきます. 基本的for濡れたりteethしないので気候に合った動き易い服装でお越し頂ければ大丈夫is.時間のない方for細岡駅from岩保木水門までのショートコースがお薦めis.※こちらteeth標準コースに
Kushiro Marsh Canoe Private Tour [Lake Toro - Hosooka] 120 minutes
- 4.9
- (69 reviews/testimonials)
[Kushiro Marsh Private Canoe Tour Lake Toro to Hosooka Course (Time Required: Approx. 120 minutes)] ■ Enjoy the Kushiro Marsh on a private canoe tour! From Lake Toro, the largest lake in the Kushiro Marsh, you will pass through the Arekinai River, a tributary of the Kushiro River, and reach the Kushiro River. Let yourself go with the slow current and head to the heart of the Kushiro Marsh. In the middle of nature, you will hear the birds singing and the wind blowing.
3rd place: Hyogo

3rd place is
Hyogo
!
Hyogo
for
Awaji Island
There are lots of spots that children will be delighted with, such as the beautiful sea and water attractions!
Below, Recommended sightseeing spots in Hyogo and Awajishima I'd like to introduce!
Fun spots for children

Hyogo Speaking of popular spots where children are happy, " Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima "it might be.
Awaji Island Sumoto City of At Ohama Beach Japan's largest marine athletics is. Families will be very excited about the activity of falling and re-challenge!
Japan's largest "sea athletic park"! At Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awaji Island, you can experience the fun of the sea like never before! The excitement just keeps growing! Last year, it was ranked 2nd in the national rankings out of over 19,000 activities nationwide! (Activity Japan) In the Jalan Play Experience, it was ranked 2nd in the Kansai Water Leisure "
Inside Awajishima Park " Nijigen no Mori is also a recommended spot for family trips.
There are various attractions in the vast park, and the feature is that you can enjoy the world of anime while fully activating your five senses and body. . It is a theme park where you can enjoy as much as you want with your family.
[Hyogo/ Awaji Island] Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park! Let's move our bodies!
This ticket allows you to enjoy the attractions at Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park ♪ Get moving with the athletics and zip lines! Action Kamen's Secret Hideout is recommended for small children! ⚪︎Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure! "Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure!" is based on the Crayon Shin-chan movie "Bring the Storm! Great Sengoku Battle."
The attraction area "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" themed on the world of the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS" has appeared in Nijigen no Mori! You can experience training using scrolls in a three-dimensional maze, a mission rally, and puzzle solving.
"Godzilla Interception Operation ~ National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center ~" The world's only entertainment attraction with the theme of the world's largest life-sized Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, where you can fully experience the might and power of Godzilla, will finally open in 2020! Participants will become members of the National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center, and will be able to collect Godzilla, which has ceased to be active due to a capture operation.
[Hyogo, Awaji Island] Monster Hunter: The Field in Nijigen no Mori
What is "Monster Hunter: The Field in Nijigen no Mori"? In this attraction, participants become rookie hunters who have come to the "Awaji Gathering Hall" and can take on training quests to become a skilled hunter. The "Training Quest" consists of two parts: "Field Exploration" and "Large Monster Hunting". In "Field Exploration",

Also, media art & restaurant " HELLO KITTY SMILE , You can meet cute Hello Kitty dressed as Otohime .
There are shops, restaurants, greeting events, etc. in the facility, and limited goods are also sold. It is a spot where everyone from children to adults can feel cute.
[Awajishima/West Coast] Media Art & Restaurant HELLO KITTY SMILE Admission Plan
You can enjoy [HELLO KITTY SMILE admission plan] [Otohime Ryugujo] [Smile Show & Greeting] [Event area]. * Re-entry is possible only on the same day. *Separate payment is required when using the restaurant. © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD.
Recommended activities for family trips
Hyogo There are sea kayaks, canoes, etc. Marine activity In addition to Marine craft experience or Leather craft experience There are many shops and workshops that you can enjoy indoors.
Please try it!
- 4.6
- (215 reviews and experiences)
Japan's largest "sea athletic park"! At Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awaji Island, you can experience the fun of the sea like never before! The excitement just keeps growing! Last year, it was ranked 2nd in the national rankings out of over 19,000 activities nationwide! (Activity Japan) In the Jalan Play Experience, it was ranked 2nd in the Kansai Water Leisure "
【Hyogo・Awaji Island】Awaji Islandで海あそび!慶野松原でSUPをしよう! ボードに立ち漕ぎ出せば,そこteethまさに異空間. ガイド同行写真撮影付き♪
- 4.8
- (5 reviews/testimonials)
Kansaior四国from気軽に来れるAwaji Islandの西海岸南部にrank置する慶野松原teeth,瀬戸内海国立公園に指定されているほどの素晴らしい景観is.そんな素晴らしい景観の中で海上さんぽ体験をしてみませんか!!15分ほどの簡単なレクチャーを受けるだけで,誰でも簡単に楽しめるアクティビティーis. Awaji Island観光の一つに慶野松原で
- 4.9
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
Glide through the crystal clear waters of Awaji Island on a SUP! Come and enjoy this exciting experience with us! We have prepared a plan that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind. Our experienced staff will give you a thorough lecture, so even first-timers can feel at ease. During the experience, the guide will take pictures of your beautiful smiles.
4th place: Shizuoka

4th place is
Shizuoka
!
Shizuoka
teeth
Kanto
Although it is close to and has excellent access
Okinawa
There is also a beautiful beach just like that, so it is recommended for summer family trips!
snorkeling various Marine activity can enjoy .
It is also at the foot of Mt.Fuji, and nature-rich activities are also popular.
With Mt. Fuji in the background, there are many spots where you can take photos on Instagram!
Fun spots for children

Unexplored region in Minamiizu Town Hirizo Beach You can enjoy snorkeling in the sea with excellent transparency. .
If you dive into the sea, you will be greeted by beautiful fish that look like they are in an aquarium!
Just like in the Kanto area
Okinawa
It's nice to be able to enjoy the sea as if you were in the sea!
At the southern tip of Shizuoka Prefecture, in Minamiizu, there is a beach called "Hirizo Beach" on the border between Irozaki and Nakagi. It is a popular spot called "Izu's last unexplored area" that cannot be reached on foot. The outstanding visibility and abundance of fish make it a snorkeling spot that no other beach can match, even in the Kanto area or on the Izu Peninsula! The only way to get to Hirizo Beach is by taking a ferry from Nakagi.
[Shizuoka/Minamiizu] Hirizo Beach Snorkeling Experience
This is a snorkeling experience tour at Minamiizu Nakagi/Hirizo Beach, the southernmost point of Shizuoka Prefecture. Hirizo Beach has become increasingly popular as a snorkeling spot in recent years, boasting crystal clear water that is not inferior to that of Okinawa in Japan. At Hirizo Beach, which can only be reached by boat, a diving instructor will teach you how to use the equipment, basic snorkeling swimming techniques, and how to swim underwater.
Gotemba Then buggy How about enjoying nature by riding the .
You can have a large panorama all to yourself with Mt. Fuji in the background.
Even beginners can rest assured that the instructor will carefully give a lecture
is!
[Shizuoka/Fujinomiya City] Use of ATV ★ Superb view of Mt. Fuji's great nature and panorama all to yourself ★ Boasting long course (1 hour) Runs through several viewpoints that can only be seen by Mt. is. On the course, there is a long route that never gets tired of the prairie at the foot of Mt. Fuji, the lava rock, and the forest. world heritage, geopark

Fujinomiya City's Mount Fuji Wild Adventure ” is also recommended!
Full of fun such as athletics, attractions, and petting experiences with animals
.
Mt.Fuji in front of you
So the location is also great.
This is an admission ticket plan for "Mt. Fuji Wild Adventure" where Mt. Fuji rises right in front of you. The expansive site, which is the size of one Tokyo Dome (14,000 tsubo), is an outdoor park and a treasure trove of flora and fauna. In addition to hiking trails through coppice forests, cypress forests, cedar forests, and bamboo forests, there are wild nature-friendly athletics that make the most of nature as it is.
Recommended activities for family trips
Shizuoka Then enjoy Hirizo Beach and the Izu area snorkeling , tandem flight , Sea kayaking experience etc. is popular.
Manufacturing experience is also popular, and we recommend making photo frames and dyeing tenugui towels!
- 4.5
- (99 reviews/testimonials)
At the southern tip of Shizuoka Prefecture, in Minamiizu, there is a beach called "Hirizo Beach" on the border between Irozaki and Nakagi. It is a popular spot called "Izu's last unexplored area" that cannot be reached on foot. The outstanding visibility and abundance of fish make it a snorkeling spot that no other beach can match, even in the Kanto area or on the Izu Peninsula! The only way to get to Hirizo Beach is by taking a ferry from Nakagi.
【South Izu・中木】直前割引 Hirizo Beachシュノーケルツアー1日コース ¥11000~ フルレンタル・昼食付
- 4.8
- (52 reviews/testimonials)
★This is a special early bird discount plan available only for last minute reservations! At the southern tip of Shizuoka Prefecture, in Minamiizu, is Hirizo Beach, a beach on the border between Irozaki and Nakagi. It is a popular spot known as "Izu's last unexplored area" and cannot be reached on foot. Its outstanding water clarity and abundance of fish make it unmatched by any other beach in the Kanto region or on the Izu Peninsula as a snorkeling spot! Hirizo Beach
[Izu, Shimoda] Ebisu Island Snorkeling Tour
- 4.9
- (74 reviews and experiences)
This is a snorkel tour that can be participated in by children from the first grade of elementary school. Even if it's your first time, you can rest assured because an instructor will accompany you and you will practice thoroughly before going! With amazing visibility and fish, and a shallow depth, even those who are not good at swimming can enjoy it right away. Time schedule (morning session, afternoon session) ① 9:30 13:00 Fill out the application form Facility guide Swimsuit
5th place: Tokyo

capital of Japan
Tokyo
.
The atmosphere of the city with modern skyscrapers, the downtown area where good old Japanese culture remains, and the beautiful nature that remains just a step away from the city center.
, a city with a variety of attractions.
Plenty of sightseeing spots and amusement facilities for children
I do.
Transportation is well-developed, and it is convenient to move around the city. It is a city where you can travel with peace of mind as there are plenty of public facilities.
Fun spots for children

Tokyo
If you want to enjoy with children in
Odaiba
is recommended!
"
Odaiba Seaside Park
,
You can enjoy walking and playing on the beach
.
And what!
At Odaiba Seaside Park
SUP
You can enjoy it too!
SUP is an image of doing in nature,
At Odaiba Kaihin Park, you can enjoy the scenery of Tokyo Tower and Odaiba in the background.
world.
Popular SUP: Let's easily enjoy SUP (stand-up paddle board) while watching the superb view of Odaiba ♪ The only SUP experience possible in Odaiba! Enjoy a walk on the water from a different perspective while gazing at the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Bay, and Tokyo Tower! The experience time is 2 hours, so you can easily experience it, and you can enjoy a walk around Odaiba before and after that. enter

Full of downtown atmosphere
Kanda
Then
Experience making traditional Japanese sweets is recommended
.
Even small children can participate as the craftsman will carefully advise you. Please join us with your family.
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
again Okutama area Let's take advantage of nature Rafting or Sawanobori is popular. You can enjoy yourself in dynamic nature!
[Tokyo/Okutama/Ome] 0 minute walk from the station! Enjoy the nature of Okutama with rafting♪
[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.
Recommended activities for family trips
Tokyo then Pottery experience In addition to manufacturing experiences such as Okutama You can enjoy nature in SUP experience or Canoe/Kayak tour etc. are popular.
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ NEW OPENING 12/10!
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
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.
[Tokyo/Okutama/Ome] 0 minute walk from the station! Enjoy the nature of Okutama with rafting♪
- 4.9
- (27 reviews/testimonials)
[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] Lake Shiromaru Lake with photo data ☆
- 4.7
- (20 reviews/testimonials)
Held a Shiromaru Lake SUP tour in the Okutama area of Tokyo. Try stand-up paddle boarding on the deep green Lake Shiromaru, which leads to the clear stream of the Tama River. If you get a little trick, you can easily stand on the SUP. You can enjoy a leisurely walk on the water by riding a SUP board one by one and rowing with a paddle. Ride with children, relax with couples and friends
Ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will enjoy [Summer 2025]

Ranking of travel and sightseeing spots recommended for children during summer vacation introduced.
The spots introduced are all spots that can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults.
Please use it as a reference and enjoy the best summer with your family.
※本記事の内容teeth2025年8月現在の情報is.