What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!
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On this page, Team Building Special feature!

What is team building? Basic knowledge such as Specific examples, examples, types, benefits, usage, etc. We will introduce you to the following information.

In addition, Recommended team building activities, including sports and games Let's check it out.

What is team building?

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

Simply put, team building is Efforts to build a strong team " This word refers to the term.

By respecting the individuality of each member and utilizing each member's special skills, we can achieve our goals as a team. The main goal is to improve teamwork .

Sports, games, recreation, workshops, etc. Through this, we aim to stimulate communication and improve trust between members.

Building a team that can achieve goals Great benefits, effects and results are expected It is now being put into practice in many companies for team building and new employee training.

The benefits of team building

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

It is expected to be effective in improving teamwork and creating a highly productive organization. Team Building "

From here, The benefits of practicing team building Let's look at an example.

  • Increased communication
  • Understand the characteristics of each member
  • Increased motivation
  • Creating new ideas
  • Improving the ability to share goals and visions
  • etc.

By practicing team building, the first thing that happens is that conversations between team members are generated. Increased communication You can expect:

By communicating outside of work, Understand each member's strengths and weaknesses and their characteristics This leads to the following:

Building those relationships is a great way to contribute to your work. Motivation and new ideas It will be.

In addition, by experiencing teamwork through play and sports, employees can improve their work skills. Improve sharing of goals and visions It is also expected to be effective.

Examples of team building

" What types of team building are there? Aren't there many companies and leaders looking for concrete examples like this?

First, the basic premise is Elements of team building are as follows:

  • Team-based initiatives
  • Communication is necessary
  • Something that allows you to set goals and win/lose
  • etc.

Conversely, if the above conditions are met Any program can be called team building. I guess so.

Can be done in the office Not only simple games, but also sports and activities It's also about team building.

In the following, Examples of team building implemented by major companies Let me introduce a few of them.

Examples Company name
Canoe Race Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
Brass band Sony Corporation
Creation using Lego Mercari, Inc.
Walking Meeting Gurunavi Inc.
theater CHINTAI Co., Ltd.
Escape Game TIS Inc.

Looking at the above examples, team building The content varies widely depending on the company. It is clear that...

Depending on conditions such as the type of job, the type of team you are aiming to build, or the type of members you have Choosing the right type is key It will be.

5 Recommended Sports and Games for Team Building

Enjoy outdoor team building activities Sports activities and indoor leisure activities are ideal programs. is.

Finally, the Activity Japan editorial team has carefully selected 5 Recommended Sports and Games for Team Building "We would like to introduce you to "

Please refer to information such as recommended plans, average prices, popular areas, and the number of participants. Please use this to help you compare and select team building options. .

Escape Game

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

The game involves players being trapped in a closed space, solving puzzles and completing other missions to escape. Escape Game "

By team The appeal is the sense of accomplishment you get from solving difficult problems It is an adventure game.

Tokyo is characterized by having many facilities in central areas such as Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. One of the best team building games We can say that.

Escape Game Popularity Ranking

1 Rank

[Shinjuku/Yoyogi] Fully private! Use magic to escape! "Escape from the Witch's Mansion"

NoEscape Shinjuku store
Shinjuku and Yoyogi
2,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.6
  • (10 reviews and experiences)

▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow." A Real Escape Game recreates that scene in the real world using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools, a dark room, and a dark room.

2 Rank

[Tokyo, Ikebukuro] Fully reserved! Escape from the basement that is rumored to be impossible to escape from! [Escape from the Basement]

NoEscape Ikebukuro store
Ikebukuro
2,700 Yen ~ (tax included)

▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow" is recreated in the real world in a Real Escape Game using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools,

3 Rank

[Tokyo, Shinjuku] Escape Game - Work together with your friends to escape! "Escape from the Prison Series II" Same-day reservations accepted, 3 minutes walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station

Super Secret Room
Shinjuku and Yoyogi
2,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.1
  • (10 reviews and experiences)

Escape from a prison cell you're locked in! Use your wits with your friends to solve the mystery. Escape games are games where you and your friends are locked in a closed environment such as a locked room, and you must find items and keys hidden in the room or solve the mystery to escape. There is a time limit, so the tension is outstanding! It's like a movie with high-tech traps.

4 Rank

[Tokyo, Ikebukuro] Fully private! Use magic to escape! [Escape from the witch's mansion]

NoEscape Ikebukuro store
Ikebukuro
2,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (1 review/experience)

▼What is a Real Escape Game? ▼A scene from a typical game, "You are suddenly locked in a room and try to escape somehow" is recreated in the real world in a Real Escape Game using the latest electronic gimmicks. In a certain story, you are suddenly locked in a room. The room has a door that cannot be opened, various tools,

5 Rank

[Tokyo, Ikebukuro] Fully reserved! Work together with your friends in another room to escape! [Escape from the Human Selection Plan]

NoEscape Ikebukuro store
Ikebukuro
2,700 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

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Rafting

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Due to its popularity and recognition, it is also known as the king of outdoor activities. Rafting "

It's called a raft An outdoor activity in which participants board small boats in teams and navigate the rapids of the upper reaches of a river. is.

Of course, it is a great place for couples and families to relax, Popular for team building activities for group trips such as school trips and company trips is.

Rafting experience tour popularity ranking

1 Rank

[Kochi・Shimanto River] Half-day rafting tour Enjoy the river rafting! You can enjoy both the rapids and SUP

NATURAL GROOVE
Shimanto
8,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (4 reviews and experiences)

Enjoy a half-day trip down the Shimanto River! Morning session: 9:00-12:30 Afternoon session: 13:00-16:30 This is a rafting course of about 6 km, dotted with rapids and gentle currents created by the topography of the Shimanto River. The upstream is relatively rapid, the midstream has large meanders, and the downstream is gentle. The area around the Natural Groove in the midstream is not crowded with people.

2 Rank

[Tokyo, Okutama/Ome] 0 minutes walk from the station! Enjoy the great outdoors of Okutama with rafting♪

ELEANOR
Okutama
4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (25 reviews and experiences)

[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.

3 Rank

✅ [Gunma/Minakami/Half-day rafting 3 hours/Tour photos are free!] The joy of getting splashed with water, and the challenge of overcoming it together. Take the helm of adventure! ★Student discount available

Jag Sports! Gunma/Minakami/Minakami
Minakami
8,000 circle 4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 4.8
  • (163 reviews and experiences)

✨Full support for making memories! ↳ Tour photo presents available ↳ All you need to bring is a swimsuit and a towel. Equipment rental is free! ↳ Student discounts available ↳ Free transfers from station and hotel ↳ We change the way we play on the river depending on the season! Please join us in the season you like. ↳ We are a long-established outdoor guide company that puts safety first. We have good reviews on reservation sites and are reliable.

4 Rank

Kochi Shimanto River | Family rafting half-day tour on Japan's last clear stream. Children from 3 years old can join even if they can't swim. [Free photo download service]

Good River
Shimanto
7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (3 reviews/stories)

Experience rafting on Japan's last pure river! You can enjoy the "last pure river" to the fullest from a perspective other than just looking at it from outside the river. The Shimanto River is not a torrent, so it is a relaxed course that is suitable for participants from 3 years old. Enjoy playing in the water to your heart's content in the midst of the majestic nature. You can enjoy the majestic flow of the Shimanto River together on a raft boat. Japan's last pure river

5 Rank

【岐阜県・長良川】☆グループ家族歓迎☆長良川Rafting(半日コース)

OUTDOOR STATION
Minokamo and Gujo
3,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (21 reviews and experiences)

日本三大清流の長良川で、大自然に囲まれてRaftingが楽しめる期間限定お得プランis.経験豊富なガイドが同乗しますので安心して楽しんで頂けます.スカイブルー色に透き通った川を眺めながらリフレッシュできる環境となっております.初心者、グループやご家族みんなで楽しくRafting体験をしてみませんか?BB

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Futsal

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

A classic example of sports team building is the " Futsal "is.

Because it uses a narrower court and a smaller ball than regular soccer, The appeal is that even beginners and those with no experience in soccer can enjoy it. is.

Also, You can rent out the futsal court for a relatively reasonable fee. This is also a great point for team building.

Futsal court reservation popularity ranking

1 Rank

[Osaka, Hirakata] Footgolf and Yakiniku at Hirakata's Okuhira

NPO Hirakata Culture and Tourism Association
Eastern Osaka (Neyagawa, Moriguchi, Kadoma, Higashiosaka)
9,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Okuhira is a peaceful environment surrounded by nature in the inner sanctum of Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Osaka's only footgolf course is located there. After enjoying footgolf with your family and friends in the grassland rich with nature, you can enjoy fresh locally grown vegetables and authentic yakiniku! You can also enjoy craft beer made with fresh hops. Nature, sports, fine food and local beer.

2 Rank

[Mie/Kuwana] Just 30 minutes by highway from Nagoya! Experience various activities at the futsal facility in the sports complex!

Mie Futsal Club
Suzuka, Yokkaichi, Kuwana
8,800 Yen ~ (tax included)

If you make a reservation in advance, you can enjoy futsal at any time from morning to late at night! Also, since it is located in a sports complex, you can experience various activities such as BMX, water jumping, and BBQ!

3 Rank

[Tokyo, Shinagawa] 2-hour event! Individual futsal that anyone can participate in. Video recording available.

Bonita of Kosar
Shinagawa Ward and Ota Ward
1,700 Yen ~ (tax included)

Bonita Futsal hosts more than 70 individual futsal events per month at 12 locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. Individual futsal is when players gather on the court at a set time and place, and enjoy playing the game to the fullest in impromptu teams categorized by level. Each event is videotaped and uploaded to YouTube.

4 Rank

[Kanagawa/Aobadai] 2-hour event! Individual futsal that you can participate in by yourself. Video recording available.

Bonita of Kosar
Yokohama
1,500 Yen ~ (tax included)

Bonita Futsal hosts more than 70 individual futsal events per month at 12 locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. Individual futsal is when players gather on the court at a set time and place, and enjoy playing the game to the fullest in impromptu teams categorized by level. Each event is videotaped and uploaded to YouTube.

5 Rank

[Kanagawa/Yokohama] Shunsuke Park Yokohama. Individual participation futsal that you can participate in by yourself. Video recording available.

Bonita of Kosar
Yokohama
1,600 Yen ~ (tax included)

Bonita Futsal hosts more than 70 individual futsal events per month at 12 locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. Individual futsal is when players gather on the court at a set time and place, and enjoy playing the game to the fullest in impromptu teams categorized by level. Each event is videotaped and uploaded to YouTube.

Sabage (survival game)

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

If you are looking for an active team building with a large group of friends, Sabage (survival game) " is recommended.

By working together as a team to devise a strategy and defeat the enemy, Cultivate various skills necessary for a team, such as a sense of solidarity and critical thinking. You can.

Fighting in the outdoor field From full-scale events to casual events that you can enjoy in casual clothes There are a wide variety of plans available.

Airsoft (survival game) reservation popularity ranking

1 Rank

[Shizuoka/Hamamatsu] Survival game beginners from age 10, women, and children welcome! Come empty-handed

Hamamatsu Battle Play Company
Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana
1,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (4 reviews and experiences)

This is an outdoor survival game using airsoft guns that can be enjoyed by both men and women as a sport, aimed at people aged 10 and over. Airsoft guns for people aged 10 and over have a low power, so elementary school children and even women can play safely. In consideration of the environment, we also use bio-BB bullets that return to the soil. The game is divided into two parts, morning and afternoon, and is recommended for people with high physical strength.

2 Rank

[Play airsoft in the vast field of Niijima, Tokyo!] Field reservation (from 10 people)

Niijima Sports Survival Game
Izu Islands (Izu Oshima and Hachijojima)
35,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Reserve the vast field on the former mining site of Niijima! Have fun with your close friends for a whole day! It can also be used for company recreation. Why not enjoy airsoft to your heart's content on a vast field of over 10,000 tsubo?

3 Rank

[Hyogo・Asago] Sweat it out on your days off with airsoft! Survival game field Saturday rental plan (night battle)

Survival game field WEED
Tanba and Sasayama
50,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a plan to rent out the field exclusively for the Saturday night battle.

4 Rank

[Hyogo・Asago] A different thrill from the daytime! Survival game field weekday rental plan (night battle)

Survival game field WEED
Tanba and Sasayama
25,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a plan for exclusive use of the field for night battles on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

5 Rank

[Hyogo, Asago] Sweat it out on your days off with airsoft! Survival game field Sunday and public holiday rental plan (daytime battle)

Survival game field WEED
Tanba and Sasayama
70,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

This is a plan for exclusive use of the field for daytime matches on Sundays and public holidays.

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Trekking (mountain climbing/hiking)

What is team building? Introducing specific examples and recommended cases such as sports and games!

" Trekking (mountain climbing/hiking) "

A sense of accomplishment as you reach your goal in nature It gives you a special feeling that you can't get from any other sport.

Also, Sometimes you can enjoy it with your whole heart, sometimes you can enjoy it while communicating with your friends. This is also a good point for team building.

Popular trekking (mountain climbing/hiking) tour rankings

1 Rank

[Okinawa Yanbaru] Exhilarating! River trekking with waterfall jumps, Tarzan, tree swings, etc. (High-quality photos and video recording included / 3 years old and above / 3 hours)

Adventure Island
Kouri Island, Yanbaru, Kunigami Village
7,800 circle 3,980 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign underway!
  • 4.8
  • (31 reviews and experiences)

☆Six features of the plan☆ [1] More than 1,500 people participated last year! [2] Enjoy waterfall pool jumping, Tarzan, and natural swings. [3] Perfect for getting enough exercise! Recommended for those who don't like the sea. [4] Very little to bring. Participants from 3 years old are welcome. [5] High-quality photo and video recording is included, which has been highly praised by word of mouth. *Unlimited number of photos and videos. [6] Discount plans and Go

2 Rank

[Shizuoka, Mt. Fuji] "Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour 2025 - Summit Sunrise Plan" Small group (3-10 people!!) {Held from 7/10/2025 to 9/10/2025}

Jiyusha
Gotemba and Fuji
22,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (11 reviews and experiences)

*There are 3-10 customers for every 1 mountain guide (not a tour guide), so it's very popular and safe! *We also have a convenient "bus transfer and summit sunrise plan" (check out the Jiyusha website on ACTIVITY JAPAN! ⇒ https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/5

3 Rank

[Ishigaki Island/Limited number of people] The ultimate one-day special tour! Kabira Bay, Yaima Village squirrel monkeys, Blue Cave, sea turtle snorkeling, mangrove kayaking, SUP/SP

Ishigaki Island Tour Guide All Blue
Ishigaki Island
25,600 circle 8,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 4.9
  • (6 reviews and experiences)

This is a super-value tour that combines a one-of-a-kind Blue Cave snorkeling tour, including Ishigaki Island's Kabira Bay, with a mangrove kayaking and SUP tour! Recommended for people who want to see Kabira Bay, Blue Cave, Healing Waterfall, Yaima Village, Jungle, and Mangrove Tunnel! ◯ It's your first time on Ishigaki Island, and you want to make the most of it! ◯ You're wondering whether to rent a car.

4 Rank

[Hokkaido, Shiretoko] A 3-hour tour around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, a core zone of the World Natural Heritage Site! Morning trekking with a guide (up to 10 people)

Shiretoko Nature Guide Starhours
Shiretoko, Abashiri, Kitami
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (13 reviews and experiences)

This trekking tour covers all of the Shiretoko Five Lakes, a designated special protected area of Shiretoko National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the elevated boardwalk. This is a groundbreaking forest adventure experience, the first of its kind in Japan, where licensed guides guide you through areas inhabited by brown bears. In addition to the lakes, you can also enjoy seasonal sights such as Ezo deer, Ezo red foxes, wild birds, alpine plants, and autumn leaves.

5 Rank

[Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture] Jomon Cedar Trekking Tour with 6 free rental items of mountaineering equipment! ★Limited to 4/25-5/7, immediate booking slots are being expanded! ★

Yamakara Yakushima
Yakushima
12,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (53 reviews and experiences)

A day trip tour of the most popular route on Yakushima, Jomon Cedar. The total distance is about 22km. It's not easy, but you can do it! A tour guide who lives on Yakushima and loves the island will support you! Let's go see Jomon Cedar, which is estimated to be 7,200 years old! Tour schedule: 4:00-5:00 Pick-up by chartered bus from the trailhead at 6:00 Arakawa Noboru

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