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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Activity Japan Editorial Department

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

[Tokyo, Shinjuku] Escape Game ~ An experiential mystery battle begins! "Escape from the Dungeon 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
  • (8 reviews and experiences)

You and your friends were searching through an ancient tomb in search of treasure when you arrived at the final dungeon, where you found a laser trap. This is an ambitious plan that allows you to enjoy the excellent puzzle solving and laser traps that only a puzzle-solving specialty store can offer.

2 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.

3 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)
  • 4.7
  • (9 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.

4 Rank

"サマーコンプレックス」 -悪夢からの脱出-

Mystery House Mystery Theater Yoyogi
Shibuya and Harajuku
3,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review/experience)

"サマーコンプレックス」 -悪夢からの脱出-推奨人数 2~5人難易度 ★★★☆精神科医のウォンは、退勤前に看護師のサンディに声を掛けられ、最近あまり寝られないと話す彼女のカウンセリングをすることになった.どうやら彼女の友人はある重大な秘密を抱えているらしい.過去に隠された真実を、あなたは見届けること

5 Rank

[Shinjuku/Yoyogi] Fully reserved! Escape from a castle full of traps! "Escape from the Trick Castle in Danger"

NoEscape Shinjuku store
Shinjuku and Yoyogi
3,000 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." 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.

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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
  • (2 reviews/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

[Shima/Kusatsu] Same-day OK! Half-day packraft canoeing experience on the blue Lake Shima *Dogs welcome

One Drop Outdoor Guide Service
Shima, Agatsuma, Kawarayu
6,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (240 reviews and experiences)

[Shima Lake, one of the clearest lakes in the Kanto region] Enjoy nature at Shima Lake, the bluest lake in Kanto! The greatest attraction of canoeing on the lake is the beautiful scenery you can see from the water! You can spend a relaxing time enjoying the feeling of being one with nature as you listen to the birds chirping and watch the fish swimming! Reservations can be made on the day or the night before! Please contact us! [Latest Activity "

3 Rank

[Hokkaido, Chitose River] ⭐︎Excellent stability boat tour (standard course) ◎Excellent transparency! Let's go on a great adventure down the river while watching the creatures in the great outdoors!

TOIMOK
Ishikari, Sorachi, Chitose
6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (8 reviews and experiences)

[Chitose River Cruise] Just a 20-minute drive from New Chitose Airport, the Chitose River will make you think, "Wow, there's so much nature in such a place!" You'll go down the river accompanied by a guide, watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the birds flying through the trees. You'll learn a lot about Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture, and pioneering history through the great outdoors.

4 Rank

[Shikoku, Yoshino River] Experience the rapids! Photo data included! Yoshino River Rafting Oboke Course

LuckyRaft
Nankoku, Ryugado, and Reihoku
5,900 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (13 reviews and experiences)

Rafting on the beautiful and clear waters of Yoshino River, Shikoku, and experience the rapids on the Oboke course! You will go through the rapids on the Oboke course of Yoshino River, Shikoku, in an 8-person rafting boat (10-person boats are also available). In parts of the river where the current is gentle, you can swim and jump off rocks.

5 Rank

[Hokkaido, Minamifurano] If you want to have fun in Furano and Tomamu ♪ Sorachi River Rafting Free photo data! OK for ages 5 and up!

Raft&Crew Outdoor Company.
Furano, Biei, Tomamu
6,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (5 reviews and experiences)

While enjoying the great outdoors of Hokkaido, let's go down the Shisoraputi River, the source of the Sorachi River, which has the cleanest water in Japan, with your family and friends, and work together to complete the thrilling course, splashing with waves and slipping through rocks! In the midst of lush nature, you can enjoy the clean, clear air to your heart's content as you go down the thrilling course for 7km. Sometimes you can even dive or swim.

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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

《Limited Course》【Ishigaki Island/Very Popular】3 major spots★Kabira Bay + Blue Cave + Recovery Falls and sea turtle snorkeling! Same-day reservations OK★Free use of facilities and transfers KAS

Ishigaki Island Tour Guide All Blue
Ishigaki Island
16,800 circle 6,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 4.8
  • (689 reviews and experiences)

◉ A long-established company with a high level of satisfaction, now in its 16th year, where all instructors are safe and secure ◉ Use of the spectacular clubhouse facilities (parking, showers, lockers with keys, changing rooms, all 500 yen free♪) ◉ We recommend joining on the first day! (Coupons for discounts on boats to remote islands, Taketomi water buffalo carts, and souvenirs from affiliated stores are included!) ◉ Fun guides even while traveling by car ◉ Sea turtles, Kumano minimo, and fish

2 Rank

【鹿児島県・Yakushima】登山道具6点無料レンタル付き☆縄文杉トレッキングツアー!★4/25〜5/7限定で即時受付枠拡大中!★

Yamakara Yakushima
Yakushima
12,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (47 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

3 Rank

[Yakushima - Free Equipment Rental] Shiratani Unsuikyo - Taikoiwa Tour

Yamakara Yakushima
Yakushima
7,800 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (45 reviews and experiences)

This tour takes you to Shiratani Unsuikyo Gorge, famous for its moss-covered forest, and Taikoiwa Rock, which offers a panoramic view of Yakushima's Okudake. Spending time listening to the sounds of the babbling brook in the forest covered in deep greenery is sure to immerse you in the artistic space created by the nature of Yakushima! Tour guides who live on Yakushima and love the island will provide you with full support, and one guide will handle up to six people, so you can relax and enjoy the tour with peace of mind.

4 Rank

[Shizuoka, Mt. Fuji] "Mt. Fuji Climbing Tour 2025 - Summit Sunrise Plan" Small group tour (minimum 3 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 is also a convenient "Plan for viewing the sunrise from the summit with bus transfers included" (Check out the Jiyusha website on ACTIVITY JAPAN!! ⇒ https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/52298) *There will be one guide and a group of 3-10 people (minimum number of participants is 3 people) so the group size is small.

5 Rank

[Miyakojima] Night jungle exploration! 90-minute night safari tour! Maybe you'll see a coconut crab?! No additional fees & full refund guarantee ★ Free photo service included

Miyakojima Marine SUGAR3
Miyako Island (Irabu Island, Shimoji Island, Kurima Island, Ikema Island)
5,000 circle 4,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
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  • 4.7
  • (104 reviews and experiences)

Explore the jungle under the stars! Search for coconut crabs, hermit crabs, owls, bats, and plants unique to Okinawa! It's a night walk tour, so anyone can enjoy it! An exciting and thrilling adventure! ★No additional fees! Full refund guarantee! Free rental! Free photos! Can be enjoyed by solo travelers, families, pregnant women, the elderly, and even those aged 1 and up! Nightlife in Miyakojima

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