Going out with kids! Popular rankings of hidden gems and indoor/outdoor play areas in Saitama
I want to go out with my kids Saitama Indoor and outdoor play areas Introducing.
This time, we will introduce some hidden indoor spots and popular outdoor tourist spots. Families with infants or elementary school children Activities and experience plans you can enjoy in Saitama We will introduce the following.
These are all experiences that will remain deeply in your children's memories, so be sure to use this article as a reference when enjoying a family outing to Saitama.
table of contents
- 1 Going out with kids Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Animal cafes
- 2 Outings with children Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Handicraft experience classes and workshops
- 3 Outings with children Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Pottery experience classes and studios
- 4 Outings with children Recommended outdoor play areas in Saitama: River play experience
- 5 Outings with kids Recommended outdoor play areas in Saitama: Hot air balloon experience
- 6 Going out with kids Recommended outdoor playgrounds in Saitama: Paragliding experience
- 7 Going out with kids Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Popularity ranking
- 8 Go out with your kids! Have fun in Saitama
- 9 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Going out with kids Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Animal cafes
In recent years, cafes where you can interact with a variety of animals have become popular.
Animal Cafe
is a place where families who cannot keep pets at home can spend time with animals. By giving children the experience of interacting with animals at an early age,
It also helps to develop children's sensitivity, such as the preciousness of life and compassion.
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Particularly popular at animal cafes
Cat Cafe
The sight of the cats relaxing is adorable, and just watching them is soothing. There are many ways to enjoy the place, such as taking pictures of their cute appearance or gently stroking them.
Many cat cafes do not allow children,
Cat cafes that children can visit are rare
It is important to respect the distance between you and your cat.
Recommended for outings with elementary school children
That's right.
The cat cafes that can be booked through Activity Japan are: Experience time: 30 minutes to 1 hour You can choose from the following courses. Not only plans with one drink and cat treats, Plans that allow you to read manga or surf the internet while enjoying interacting with cats. , there is a wide variety.
If this is your child's first time interacting with animals,
First
30-minute course
I recommend starting with
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Please spend some quality time with your children, slowly getting to know the cats and becoming friends with them.
[Saitama, Chichibu] A cat cafe where you can be soothed by cute cats ♪ (30-minute course)
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A first in the industry! A cat cafe that incorporates animal behavior psychology! Cats who love people will greet you☆☆☆ and you can spend a relaxing 30-minute plan.
This plan does not support English.
A first in the industry! A cat cafe that incorporates animal behavior psychology! Cats who love humans will greet you☆☆☆ and you can spend a relaxing hour here. The course includes one drink. Stamp benefits are available.
Outings with children Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Handicraft experience classes and workshops
It also gives you an opportunity to see your child's growth, such as their interests and strengths. Manufacturing experience . Saitama ・ Kumagaya And in Minamiyono, 2 years old You can experience making things together from Yo.
Herbarium experience teeth, In addition to creating works to display, the experience of making practical items such as ballpoint pens is also popular. Letting your child choose their favorite colors and flowers and completing the project together will be a wonderful family memory.
Besides, 4 years old Enjoy from Silver accessory experience There are also You can make rings, pendants, earrings, etc. Wearable accessories are also great gifts for family members, such as your mother or grandmother, as they can become precious keepsakes.
A fun craft experience in under an hour
There are also
The appeal is that it's easy to incorporate into your outing schedule.
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Instructors will provide careful instruction even for beginners, so why not try making a one-of-a-kind original piece with your family?
[Saitama / Kumagaya] Make your own original ballpoint pen!
This plan does not support English.
Herbarium means "plant specimen". It is a very popular interior accessory that contains preserved or dried flowers in a bottle and a special liquid. Now, this herbarium has been turned into a ballpoint pen! The swaying flowers are very beautiful! It is a one-of-a-kind original ballpoint pen. Why not treat yourself or give it as a gift to someone special?
Let's make silver accessories by hand in a homely atmosphere. We use a soft clay-like material called Art Clay Silver (silver clay), so even beginners can easily make any shape they like. Let's enjoy making silver accessories together.
[Saitama, Kumagaya] ★Very popular★ Crystal Atrium 1-Day Lesson
This plan does not support English.
Are the flowers floating? Are they not in the glass bottle? Is the oil solidified? There are so many things to consider. Welcome to the world of Crystal Artrium.
Outings with children Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Pottery experience classes and studios
Pottery experience The appeal of pottery is the sense of accomplishment it gives children as they create pottery from the clay, and the joy of using the finished product. It helps you develop your imagination and concentration to create what you want to make. You can have fun and improve your skills in a natural way.
At Activity Japan,
Electric potter's wheel
You can enjoy a full-fledged pottery experience using an electric potter's wheel. Why not try making a variety of items, such as tea bowls and mugs, with your children?
For those who are not familiar with electric potter's wheels, we recommend using a hand-cranked potter's wheel to shape the pieces with finger strength.
Hand-building experience
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It's also great for children, as you can mold it at your own pace.
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Even if you are new to pottery, the instructor will give you a thorough lesson on how to use the potter's wheel, so you can enjoy pottery with freedom of movement.
3 years old
There are various pottery experience plans that you can participate in from 1 to 2 hours, as well as free time plans with no time limit.
The time required varies depending on the plan.
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Same-day reservations available
There are also
Saitama
Please stop by during your outing.
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This is an electric potter's wheel experience class at "Tohachi Pottery Class" in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. Family and children's plan! We can guide you at a cheaper price than the regular price. However, for children, parents must accompany them and there must be at least two people experiencing at the same time. Example) One child and one parent. Two children alone, etc. Please limit the number of observers to one person. Experience
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This is an electric potter's wheel experience class at "Tohachi Pottery Class" in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. You can make sake cups and tea bowls. Experienced professional potters will give you detailed lessons, so even beginners can participate with confidence. The pottery is made on an electric potter's wheel and finished with a firing method called reduction firing. Reduction firing is different from oxidation firing in a regular electric kiln, and is a method that uses a real
This plan allows you to experience pottery using 1kg of clay. Make whatever you like, from mugs and tea bowls to dolls and beetles for the Hinamatsuri. Pottery is loved by everyone and is recommended as a wedding gift or present. The electric potter's wheel that spins automatically is very popular, allowing you to easily experience the feeling of being a potter! We also have a hand-cranked potter's wheel, so please feel free to contact us.
Outings with children Recommended outdoor play areas in Saitama: River play experience
Saitama ・ Nagatoro is known as a scenic spot, Nagatoro Valley and special natural monuments Rock formations Famous area While enjoying the beautiful scenery of each season, Kayaking or SUP You can enjoy river activities such as:
4 years old
The river play experience, which can be participated in from 10:00, is safe for families with children as the current is gentle.
A guide will accompany you and give you a detailed lesson on how to hold the paddle and how to row.
Once you get the hang of it, even elementary school students can try kayaking.
Packraft
You can enjoy a smooth walk on the water.
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Free shuttle service
or
Plan with free photo data
Participation benefits vary depending on the plan.
With children
River Activities
If you want to take on the challenge, choose the plan that's right for you.
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Small birds chirp among the greenery under the blue sky. You can freely stroll on the water's surface. Look underwater and you'll see small fish. Why not experience the great outdoors of Nagatoro through a kayak? The venue is a calm area called Iwadatami, which is designated as a scenic natural monument. It is a steep valley and is said to have one of the most beautiful views in Nagatoro. Enjoy the beautiful nature of Nagatoro and kayaking.
[Saitama, Yorii, Nagatoro] Packrafting, families and children welcome!
This plan does not support English.
A very light one-person packraft weighing only about 3kg! Full of private river elements! Experience packrafting in the quiet nature, sometimes gently and sometimes vigorously! Adults (junior high school students and above) basically get on a one-person boat and row down. Before starting, we will give a safety briefing and a lecture on the basics of rowing! The basics for safely going down the river are
You can enjoy a leisurely SUP cruise on Lake Tamayudo, surrounded by lush greenery. As you paddle your SUP on the calm, waveless Lake Tamayudo, you will hear the chirping of birds and the sound of the wind rustling the trees. You can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a peaceful time blending into nature. Relax on a SUP, where you can control the pace of your progress by how hard you paddle.
[Saitama, Chichibu] Beginners welcome! Easy kayaking experience
Would you like to try kayaking? Recommended for those who want to try rowing a boat by themselves! This is an experience where you can freely row a large, easy-to-ride kayak in a river with no current downstream. The instructor will also be in the river with you as a lifeguard, so you can feel safe. If you want to try rowing freely by yourself, please join us!
Outings with kids Recommended outdoor play areas in Saitama: Hot air balloon experience
Saitama Depart from Hot Air Balloon Experience So why not try a full-fledged free flight experience? In the free flight experience, you let the wind take over your aircraft. Enjoy an aerial journey at a maximum altitude of 1,000m .
The 360-degree panoramic view is truly mystical.
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The air is crisp and clear in the early morning, and if the weather conditions are right you may even be able to see a sea of clouds.
For a hot air balloon flight experience,
6 years old
You can join from here.
Free photo data gift
or,
Plan with drinks and snacks to enjoy in the sky
Other than that,
A private plan for your family to enjoy in style
There is also one.
If you want to try a hot air balloon ride with your kids but feel uneasy about suddenly going up to a high place,
Mooring experience
I recommend starting with
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The boat is secured with ropes to prevent it from rising above a certain height, so you won't be swept away and can enjoy the gentle floating sensation.
0 years old
There are plans that are open to babies and pets, so the whole family can have fun.
The event will also take place during the Watarase Balloon Race (12/13~12/15)! Why not take a look at the spectacular view of over 30 hot air balloons flying from the sky? (Drones are not permitted during the event to prevent collisions with the balloons). Current athletes competing in the 2024 Hot Air Balloon World Championships will guide you to a world of maximum altitudes of 1000m with a full-scale free flight experience. Many
Pets allowed! English support available! This is a hot air balloon experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, foreigners, people who are afraid of heights, wheelchair and medical buggy users, and even pets. We will help you with the assembly, and prepare many photogenic scenes. Listening to an explanation of the mechanism and history of the hot air balloon before riding will make the experience even more exciting. From October to April
The event will also take place during the Watarase Balloon Race (12/13~12/15)! Why not take a look at the spectacular view of over 30 hot air balloons flying from the sky? (Drones are not permitted during the event to prevent collisions with the balloons.) This is a private plan for an authentic free flight experience guided by an active athlete who will be competing in the 2024 World Hot Air Balloon Championships.
Going out with kids Recommended outdoor playgrounds in Saitama: Paragliding experience
Control the wind and experience what it's like to be a bird Paragliding Experience . Saitama So, Even children can enjoy the floating experience of paragliding. .
The paragliding experience you can apply for at Activity Japan is Participants from age 6 There are also plans for families with children from elementary school to high school age.
So that even first-time paragliders can enjoy themselves safely, Experienced instructors provide thorough support, adjusting the jump height to suit the child's height and weight. Your feet will lift off the ground and you'll feel as if you're a bird soaring into the sky, creating a special memory for your child.
For the paragliding experience, A plan with a minimum of 1-2 hours, free pick-up and drop-off, and the option to extend the time Being in touch with nature is a great way to refresh yourself, so why not enjoy a fun float experience with the whole family?
This plan does not support English.
You can easily try the floating experience! After receiving a brief explanation from the instructor and doing some practice beforehand, head to the hill! If you run through it with your wings, your feet will lift off the ground! You might get addicted to this feeling!
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This is a special plan for families with children from elementary school to high school age. Come play in the mountains! Get rid of lack of exercise and feel refreshed! Have a different experience than usual. For a limited time, we are holding a "Family Course". Experience the great outdoors of the mountains, touch a paraglider for the first time, and feel the excitement of your feet floating! We will adjust the content to suit the age and physique of your children, within the bounds of safety.
This plan does not support English.
This one-day trial course allows you to experience the "easy and fun" feeling of flying in a paraglider. With the support of an instructor, you will take a gentle flight from a special hill. The excitement of your feet leaving the ground is indescribable. This is a popular course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders! *An additional insurance fee of 1,000 yen will be charged.
Going out with kids Recommended indoor play areas in Saitama: Popularity ranking
Indoor experiences you can enjoy include:
The advantage is that you can go out without worrying about the temperature or weather.
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Fun for ages 5 to 6
Glass bead making
Painting Yao masks,
bonsai
etc.
Manufacturing experience
or,
Soba making
etc.
Food making experience
is also popular.
Choose a plan that interests you from the rankings and head out to Saitama with your kids.
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This is a cactus and succulent planting experience that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The experience is outdoors, so there is no need to worry about crowding. It is a self-service system where you watch videos and instructions, so you can experience it at a low cost (from 880 yen). In winter, the experience can be done in a plastic enclosure.
- 4.9
- (7 reviews and experiences)
This plan allows you to experience pottery using 1kg of clay. Make whatever you like, from mugs and tea bowls to dolls and beetles for the Hinamatsuri. Pottery is loved by everyone and is recommended as a wedding gift or present. The electric potter's wheel that spins automatically is very popular, allowing you to easily experience the feeling of being a potter! We also have a hand-cranked potter's wheel, so please feel free to contact us.
Create your own original work using your favorite art materials such as paints and pens. You can also decorate it with stickers and ribbons. It's a great way to commemorate your trip and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Inquiries and on-site support will be in Japanese. Please prepare your own translation app.
Welcome to the Silver Clay Class CHAT-FAT! Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Toro Station, why not use pure silver clay (siler999) to make your favorite accessories with the careful support of a professional instructor? Perfect as a gift for someone special, or as a treat for yourself! Come to the Silver Clay Class CHAT-FAT, where you can enjoy a homely atmosphere.
Even if you have no experience with leather craft, you can make it♪ [Making a leather tote bag] You can choose the color of the leather, the color of the metal fittings, and the color of the stitching to your liking. You can make your own original tote bag. Don't give up just because you're clumsy! Even if you're a beginner, a skilled leather craftsman will teach you carefully, so anyone can complete it.
[Saitama, Kumagaya] ☆彡Limited time only☆彡 Glass Christmas tree
Why not make your own original ornaments for a glass Christmas tree? Your room or entrance will be transformed into a Christmas mood! Make your own Christmas ornaments using your favorite flowers. You can make ornaments by putting small flowers in a glass dome. A herbarium is a bottle with special oil in it.
[Saitama, Kumagaya] [Limited time only] Christmas with herbarium
Why not try putting a Christmas tree in a bottle? Your room or entrance will be transformed into Christmas mode! Choose your favorite flowers and make a herbarium. A herbarium is an interior accessory that contains special oil in a bottle and is filled with dried or preserved flowers. Even small children can participate, so
Please contact us if you are a male-only group, as we may be conducting a kimono dressing experience in a separate room. **** Experience the traditional techniques of Iwatsuki, Saitama City, a town of dolls that has been around for over 100 years. Edo Kimekomi doll making. Choose your favorite color and pattern from over 10 types of kimono fabric and create a one-of-a-kind original doll. Beginners welcome
Casual bonsai that anyone can enjoy easily♪ We focus on tree species, sizes, and styles that are relatively easy to care for, and provide opportunities (products and experiences) for you to enjoy life with bonsai by your side. The "Casual Bonsai Making Experience" is being held in Midori Ward, Saitama City. Please come and join us! ~Experience Flow~① Combining seedlings and pots
This is a lesson where you can make a three-tiered porcelain box, which is very popular in porcelain art. The box will be large size. *If you would like a small size, please contact us. <Size of the white porcelain when stacked three tiers> Large size: Diameter approx. 14.4cm x Height 13.6cm Small size: Diameter approx. 11.4cm x Height 12.6cm *If you would like gold leaf decoration
Go out with your kids! Have fun in Saitama
Recommended playgrounds in Saitama where you can have fun with your children both indoors and outdoors We introduced the following.
Saitama for, From activities perfect for playful children to crafts There are many spots that will make your outing more fun.
Please use the plans we have introduced as a reference and have a fun time with your family.
*The content of this article is current as of September 2024.
