Have fun in Kyoto! Introducing places for adults & children
Visiting temples and shrines tends to be the standard
Kyoto trip
.
but,
Kyoto
There are many other fun spots in .
This time,
Spots for adults and children, and spots you want to visit at night
pick up!
of recommended spots
Activities and experiences that can be played in the surrounding area
We will also introduce it, so please check it out.
Kyoto Places to Play: Recommended Spots for Adults
Beautiful scenery is attractive
Kyoto
.
The scenery of the historical buildings is wonderful, but the place where a lot of magnificent nature remains is also attractive.
First, Kyoto and Spots where you can feel the beauty of nature and little-known tourist spots recommended for adults I'd like to introduce_______
Amanohashidate
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Amanohashidate
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It is located in Miyazu Bay on the Sea of Japan in the northern part of Kyoto.
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Edo Period,
Miyagi
"Matsushima" of
Hiroshima
with "Miyajima" in
Three Views of Japan
It is a scenic spot that has been selected as one of the
feature is,
Approximately 6,700 pine trees grow thickly on a sandbar that stretches for about 3.6km!
It is not man-made, but a fantastic topography created by nature over a long period of time, making it one of the most scenic spots in Kyoto.
Amanohashidate
You can take a walk, and of course you can also explore it by bicycle or by boat!
There are beaches and shrines on the sandbar, and it is also attractive that you can enjoy it in various ways. In the surrounding area you can see Amanohashidate " Amanohashidate View Land "" Kasamatsu Park , and Crotch peeping is a staple of sightseeing!
Amanohashidate looks different depending on the location, so why not try it?
In addition, about 30 minutes by car from Amanohashidate, there is a sightseeing spot " Funaya house of Ine "there is.
What is Funaya? A traditional building structure unique to Ine Town, with a boat garage on the 1st floor and a living room on the 2nd floor. . The mysterious scenery, as if the building is floating on the sea, is unique and worth seeing.
At Activity Japan,
Amanohashidate
There are various plans that you can fully enjoy.
You can take a sightseeing boat and enjoy the superb view from the sea, or take a cable car and see Amanohashidate from above!
Miyazu, Ine-cho, etc.
Kyoto by the Sea
If you want to enjoy the sights of the city called
ship
or
Cable car
There is also a ride plan that you can go around at a great price, so it is recommended.
- 4.3
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Amanohashidate and Ine no Funaya are tourist destinations that represent the northern Kinki region. The view from the observatory "Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park" on the north side of Amanohashidate is known as the birthplace of Matanozoki. The view from Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park, which is an observatory that can be accessed by the cable car lift, is worth seeing! The Amanohashidate sightseeing boat, which runs along the pine trees of Amanohashidate, offers an extraordinary experience of a boat trip.
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Amanohashidate, which appears in mythology, has been visited by many tourists since long ago, and the scenery from the observation deck "Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park" on the north side is known as the birthplace of Matanozoe. The view from Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park, which is an observatory that can be accessed by the cable car lift, is worth seeing! In addition to the scenery from the observatory, you can also enjoy the scenery from the sightseeing boat that runs along the pine trees of Amanohashidate.
[Kyoto/Amanohashidate] Ine Bay tour boat advance boarding ticket | Instant reservation confirmed
- 3.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Funaya in Ine, a tourist destination representing the northern Kinki region. The "Ine Bay Tour Boat" takes about 25 minutes to tour the calm Ine Bay. You can relax and enjoy the scenery of Ine's unique funaya from the sea, and enjoy the beautiful scenery full of emotion. If you are lucky, you may be able to see dolphins approaching the pleasure boat!
[Kyoto/Amanohashidate] Ine Kasamatsu sightseeing ticket | Instant reservation confirmed
・Funaya in Ine, a tourist destination representing the northern Kinki region. The "Ine Bay Tour Boat" takes about 25 minutes to tour the calm Ine Bay. You can relax and enjoy the scenery of Ine's unique funaya from the sea, and enjoy the beautiful scenery full of emotion. If you are lucky, you may be able to see dolphins approaching the pleasure boat!・To Amanohashidate, which appears in mythology, has been around for a long time.
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Kyoto
・ Located in Sakyo Ward "
Kyoto Botanical Garden
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A botanical garden where you can admire about 12,000 kinds of flowers and trees
is.
Spring, summer, autumn and winter, you can see different flowers depending on the season, and in spring, about 180 varieties of cherry blossoms, including Somei Yoshino and Yaebenishidare, and 500 cherry blossoms bloom in profusion.
The total area of the park is 240,000 square meters!
In the vast grounds, there are not only plants, but also a shrine and a cafe.
Adjacent to the botanical garden is a painting garden designed by the famous architect Tadao Ando.
The Garden of Ceramic Printed Masterpieces
” is also available.
In the garden, Claude Monet's "
water lilies morning
” and Michelangelo Buonarroti’s “
last judgment
” and other famous works are reproduced on large ceramic plates. It is attractive to be able to see world-famous masterpieces in Japan and in large sizes.
" Kyoto Botanical Garden ” and " The Garden of Ceramic Printed Masterpieces ” Admission tickets that can be enjoyed as a set are also on sale So why not take advantage of it when you visit?
At Activity Japan,
Japanese sweets making experience
or
Maiko experience
Such,
Kyoto-like experience
can also be booked.
Please fully enjoy the elegant culture, history, and entertainment of Kyoto!
- 4.1
- (48 reviews and experiences)
At the Japanese culture experience Ann an Kyoto located in Kyoto Karasuma Gojo, anyone can enjoy Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ian an Kyoto? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs. In the Japanese sweets making experience, each person will make two Japanese sweets that match the season. Old man in Kyoto
[Kyoto/ Shimogyo Ward] A popular permanent program in Kyoto! Tea ceremony experience with maiko
- 2.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
If you don't have time! Those who want to meet a maiko! Sorry I made you wait! A reasonably priced short course is now available for a very popular program in Kyoto! You can spend a luxurious time with a maiko! While listening to the etiquette of how to make tea from a maiko, you will make the tea yourself! Of course, take a commemorative photo with a maiko
Kyoto Kaleidoscope Museum
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Kyoto Kaleidoscope Museum
” is about a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway.
Although it is a land crowded with tourists, "Kyoto Kaleidoscope Museum"
Little-known sightseeing spot for those in the know
!
It is a museum specializing in kaleidoscopes and has about 400 kaleidoscope works.
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"
music box kaleidoscope
"or"
diorama kaleidoscope
” and other works with a unique and original world view are always on display.
There are kaleidoscopes with unusual motifs that do not look like kaleidoscopes, and kaleidoscopes with interesting tricks!
The beauty of the kaleidoscope should surprise and impress
. Fun for both children and adults!
- 5.0
- (22 reviews and experiences)
This is a set for making chopsticks from Kitayama cedar, Kyoto's precious wood, which is soft and fragrant, and making a Yuzen chopstick case using a paper pattern. A faint scent spreads around every time the wood is shaved lightly and lightly. Why don't you enjoy making chopsticks in a room of Kyomachiya where such atmosphere flows?
- 4.9
- (7 reviews and testimonials)
Using a technique called 'Surikomi Yuzen', you can dye patterns onto handkerchiefs, folding fans, wrapping cloths, book covers, drawstring purses, etc. using patterns and a brush. It is especially recommended for those who want to casually experience Yuzen dyeing as a memory of their trip to Kyoto, and for those who want to have fun making works with friends.
- 4.7
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Furoshiki is one of Japanese traditional culture. In recent years, it has received a lot of attention due to interest in ecology. Furoshiki can be made in various sizes and shapes, and can be folded and carried when not in use. In this class, you can learn how to use furoshiki conveniently, and you can also take home an original furoshiki dyed with a paper pattern.
[Kyoto/ Nakagyo Ward] 12 types of furoshiki wrapping lessons that can be used for various purposes!
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Furoshiki is one of Japanese traditional culture. In recent years, it has received a lot of attention due to interest in ecology. Furoshiki can be made in various sizes and shapes, and can be folded and carried when not in use. In this class, you can learn how to use furoshiki in a room of a townhouse.
Kyoto Places to Play: Best Spots for Kids
Perhaps because of the tasteful cityscape, there is an impression that it is a town for adults Kyoto but, Fun spot for children There are also many
Below, Recommended spots for families with children I'd like to introduce_______
Takaragaike Park Children's paradise
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Takaragaike Park Children's paradise
” is located in the northeastern part of Kyoto.
A playground at the eastern end of Takaragaike Park
is.
The vast park with about 33,000 square meters,
large square zone
,
play zone
,
play park zone
It is divided into three.
It's a children's paradise with lots of curious playground equipment and playgrounds, such as mazes, basket swings, and water play spaces!
Admission fee is free, parking fee only
You can use it in , so I'm glad that it's kind to the household budget.
After exercising to your heart's content at "Children's Paradise",
Manufacturing experience
It is recommended to calm down!
Bringing back memories in tangible form, such as plates and cups, will bring back fond memories of your time in Kyoto even after time has passed!
Kyoto City Zoo
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Kyoto City Zoo
is located in Okazaki, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, where many art spots such as the Kyocera Museum of Art and the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto gather.
At the zoo that opened in 1903 (Meiji 36),
The second historical zoo established in Japan
That's right!
in the garden, Standard and popular animals such as tigers, elephants, and gorillas Of course, you can also meet a lot of animals that you don't often meet in your daily life.
We recommend
"
fairyland
”
from
"
grasslands of africa
”
A promenade leading to the area!
You can observe red pandas in the trees and goats on the rocky mountain from a different perspective than usual, and you can see the face of a giraffe up close.
There is no dedicated parking lot, so it is recommended to use public transportation when visiting you know.
Kyoto
In addition to the zoo, there are many other spots that children can enjoy!
craft experience
or
The experience of moving your body to the fullest in nature
Such,
Activities that even small children and elementary school students can experience
There is also, so please consider it ♪
Kyoto Places to Play: Recommended Spots at Night
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Kyoto
If you're going to play, you want to enjoy it until night!
Kyoto in the middle of the day, full of historical atmosphere, is also wonderful.
Kyoto at night
It is also full of adult charm.
Kyoto Tower/Sky Lounge "Sora"-KUU
" Sky Lounge "Sora" "teeth, A cafe bar on the 3rd floor of the observatory of Kyoto Tower, one of the landmarks of Kyoto. is.
45m above ground
A little-known spot where you can see a beautiful night view from the top!
You can spend a relaxing time in a chic space.
There is also a couple seat, so it is perfect for dating
is.
Why don't you spend a relaxing time watching the wonderful night view with a stylish cocktail in one hand? It looks great on SNS!
Around "Kyoto Tower", Manufacturing experience or Kimono rental A spot where you can experience various things such as There are also many Kyoto Tower is just a 2-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, making it highly convenient for transportation, so we recommend planning your trip using Kyoto Tower as a base!
・Make 2 botanical candles with cute flowers.・You can leave it as it is for interior decoration, or light it for healing♡・You can take it home on the same day, so it is perfect as a souvenir from your trip to Kyoto ・This is a home-based class
- 4.6
- (9 reviews/testimonials)
3 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station! ! You can experience the glamorous Oiran in Kyoto! We will help you create the best memories in Kyoto. The Oiran plan of 5,500 yen includes dressing, makeup, hair setting, photographer's photoshoot, and 5 minutes of shooting with a smartphone in the studio. We also take group photos of 2 or more people. The staff does their best to make you a cute courtesan
☆★A new retro-modern plan is now available★☆You can enjoy coordinating a variety of outfits by combining the popular antique kimono with optional accessories♪You can also expect to make your face look smaller by adding lace to the half-collar♪The kimono is also cute from influencers and models. Coordinates are very popular! ! Kimono rental VASARA will thoroughly create your "fun" memories
- 4.8
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
This is a mystery tour of the slightly unusual ancient capital of Kyoto, with a guide. The theme is the history of ghosts in Kyoto. Do ghosts have no legs? What is the difference between ghosts and ghosts? Along with the history, we will unravel the ghosts that we seem to know but do not know. A little rest on the way. It is a nice plan with tea and sweets. Ringata Jizo, Sanjusangendo, Hojuji Temple, Toyokuni Shrine
- 4.9
- (7 reviews and testimonials)
There are many shrines and temples, and even though it is a popular area for sightseeing in Kyoto, there are actually strange stories and ghost stories lurking. It is a tour that visits Kyoto and Higashiyama with a guide while mixing in such a nervous feeling that is scary but interesting. A little rest on the way. It is also a nice point that tea and sweets are included. The story of Minamoto no Toru's ghost that appeared at Kawara no In, and the legend of Sugawara no Michizane's vengeful spirit
Shogunzuka Seiryuden / Observatory
Located about 20 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station,
Shogunzuka Seiryuden
”
Observatory of
teeth,
A famous night view spot in Kyoto!
There are two observation decks on the premises.
You can see a panoramic night view overlooking Kyoto city
.
Kyoto has height restrictions (except for Kyoto Station), so there are no tall buildings. From the "Shogunzuka" on the mountain, you can see the night view unique to Kyoto!
close to the city, Accessible by bus on weekends and holidays except for some periods So I'm happy that it's easy to visit!
How about enjoying the glittering night view at the end of your sightseeing in Kyoto, including gourmet food, visiting shrines and temples, and activities?
Kyoto Fun Places: Spots Where You Can Enjoy Alone
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Relax alone and want to be released from the busy daily life!
”
In Kyoto, there are many spots that are perfect for those who have such a wish.
here, Spots that can be enjoyed alone and activities and experiences that can be enjoyed in the surrounding area I'd like to introduce_______
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
Kyoto
・ Located in Okazaki, Sakyo Ward "
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
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One of the historical art museums representing Kansai
is.
Opened in 1933 as the Tairei Memorial Kyoto Museum of Art,
A large-scale renovation will be carried out in 2020!
The main entrance, main building, and new building have all been updated in terms of decoration and functionality.
At the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, Approximately 4,200 Japanese and Western paintings, mainly modern and contemporary Kyoto art, are in the collection. . Some of them are shown at exhibitions held four times a year. You can meet masterpieces of Japanese paintings that are different for each season.
Meet various artists' works Special exhibitions are held irregularly It is also attractive that there are new encounters every time you visit!
It is recommended for people who want to spend time alone and immersed in art in the city of art, Kyoto.
Bamboo grove narrow path
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Chikurin no Komichi (bamboo forest path)
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Popular sightseeing spots in Arashiyama, Kyoto
is.
From "Nonomiya Shrine" to "Okochi Sanso Garden"
Along the 400m road, there are rows of bamboo groves that stretch high into the sky.
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If you take a leisurely stroll while feeling the cool breeze and the pure sounds, you will surely be healed from the fatigue of everyday life. The bamboo grove that stretches as far as the eye can see, Atmosphere that shines on SNS You can also take plenty of pictures.
Together with a stroll through the bamboo grove, we recommend the hands-on experience of craftsmanship for solo travelers! Japanese sweets making experience or Pottery experience Such, Activities full of Kyoto atmosphere there are a lot of.
Activity Japan has a wide variety of activities, so please take a look at them!
Let's play in Kyoto!
Spots in Kyoto that both adults and children can enjoy introduced.
There are buildings where you can feel history and culture, parks where you can enjoy rich nature, and bars with a romantic mood. , There are many attractive spots in Kyoto.
Please use this article as a reference when you visit Kyoto.
*The information in this article is current as of April 2023.