Recommended hobbies for people in their 50s
&popularity ranking
A collection of recommended hobbies for people in their 50s. Here is a list of popular hobbies recommended for men and women. Tell us about hobbies that you can enjoy alone, hobbies that don't cost money, and hobbies that you can continue for the rest of your life! If you want to find a hobby or purpose in life, please refer to it.
A collection of recommended hobbies for people in their 50s. Here is a list of popular hobbies for men and women.
Hobbies that can be enjoyed by one person, hobbies that do not cost money, and hobbies that can be continued for a lifetime by people in their 50s and older have also appeared.
If you want to find a hobby or purpose in life, please refer to it.
Recommended for people in their 50s! Popular hobby ranking
Activity Japan introduces popular activity tour rankings for people in their 50s.
They are all outdoor activities that are easy to enjoy as hobbies, so it is recommended that you give them a try!
Hobbies of making things and making food
Pottery experience / pottery class
Pottery is the most popular manufacturing experience in Activity Japan.
Pottery is a popular hobby that can last a lifetime.
There are many pottery classes in the city center, and the plans are substantial, so it is recommended that even beginners can start easily.
- 4.8
- (10 reviews and testimonials)
The most talked pottery date experience! Free to choose! Challenge handmade pottery! ~ A special full-fledged plan that you can freely choose from such as rice bowls, hot water cups, small bowls, coffee cups, beer mugs, mugs, etc. The distance between the two is also close. Very popular! A captivating couple plan. I will gently support you two! Get along with matching pair cups
- 4.9
- (9 reviews and testimonials)
This is a course where you can use an electric potter's wheel to make up to two pieces of pottery using 700g of clay. Make your favorite bowls, such as rice bowls, teacups, mugs, soup cups, bowls, and serving plates. Children from 3 years old can join the experience, so the whole family can have fun together. A potter will provide careful instruction. Please come and join us.
- 4.9
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆Using 400g of Mino ware clay, the pottery is made by hand using a potter's wheel. ①Tea bowl ②Hot water only ③Free cup ④Small plate ⑤Small bowl ☆Body
Soba-making / Soba-making classroom
If you learn the basic skills, you can eat freshly made soba at home, so it's a popular hobby for adults.
Many people start making soba in their 50s or older, and can enjoy it as a hobby for the rest of their lives.
It is also recommended to act to your family and friends when you raise your arm.
[Kanagawa/Odawara] Let's enjoy soba noodles! Soba making & My chopstick making experience
- 5.0
- (16 reviews/testimonials)
Please enjoy the welcome dori as homemade buckwheat tea roasted by the owner himself. Finally, the experience of making soba noodles and making your own chopsticks. The master is a master who has a lot of experience in making soba noodles, and will guide you in making soba noodles. Using 100% buckwheat flour from Horokanai, Hokkaido, we will happily teach you how to make buckwheat. Take home the soba you made yourself
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
[Traditional nihachi soba handed down from the Edo period] 2. Make a group of 3 people and make 1 soba (250g x the number of people). Afterwards, enjoy a meal with delicious soba noodles that you made yourself. * Soba noodles (for 2 people) with a souvenir
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
This is a soba-making experience at Shinshu's Yai no Yado Kayabuki no Yakata. Speaking of Shinshu, handmade soba! A local soba-making master will teach you the secrets of soba-making! Kayabuki no Yakata is an inn located in the Tanai district of Tatsuno-cho, Shinshu. With children, couples, couples, girls' trips... it's a plan that everyone can enjoy. A local soba-making master
Moss ball making experience
Experience making a moss ball by wrapping the roots of plants in soil and covering and fixing them with moss.
As a stylish interior, it is attracting attention not only from Japan but also from overseas.
Easy to care for and easy to decorate, perfect for busy modern life.
[Shinjuku ☆ Moss-colored space] Decorate with a glass dome ☆ Stylish moss ball (creative experience)
- 5.0
- (12 reviews and testimonials)
You can decorate your home with a cute glass "moss ball" ♪◇ A wonderful piece to decorate your room, this moss ball is made from natural moss and terrarium plants and grown in glass. It is a moss ball that is perfect for indoor use and requires little effort to grow. The moss ball is made from natural moss and is set around one type of terrarium plant to create a cute moss ball. A beautiful dome shape to display the moss ball.
[Limited Edition] Discover the charm of moss ☆ Moss ball & moss terrarium (set) creation experience
- 4.9
- (12 reviews and testimonials)
Enjoy a day of moss in Shinjuku☆ You can come into contact with various natural moss♪ In response to your requests, you can now experience making "moss balls", ornamental plants that are best kept outdoors on balconies, and "moss terrariums", which can be used as green interior decor for your room. Start by making "moss balls", a cute, round ornamental plant, and then make "moss terrariums".
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
This is a moss ball making experience in the Karasuma area of Kyoto. It will be held in our flower shop in front of Kyoto Gyoen. (In the case of a group, move to a nearby facility) It is popular regardless of gender, from elementary school students and above. You can easily do it by kneading the soil, rounding it, and applying moss! No special scissors are required, so anyone can enjoy it.
Enjoy a healing time with nature plants at Label Vie ♪ Let's enjoy a green life with easy-to-clean cute moss balls ☆ The instructor will support you well, so even beginners can enjoy it. . In addition to talking about care methods and plants, you can also enjoy trivia about safe and secure plants for those who live with pets.
active hobby
Trekking (climbing/hiking)
Trekking (climbing/hiking) allows you to experience the changing seasons while walking at your own pace.
If you join a guided tour, you can learn about the native plants, the history of the land, and hidden spots, so you can enjoy it even more.
- 5.0
- (7 reviews and testimonials)
You can experience the tranquility of Shiretoko even during busy periods such as summer vacation and autumn holidays. This is a course that takes you through reclaimed land and forests to see the waterfall of groundwater pouring into the Sea of Okhotsk. If the weather is clear, you can see the 200m-high precipitous cliffs that reach Shiretoko Cape. It is a course to see cliff waterfalls like "Furepe Falls", but there is no promenade here and you have to climb over a log.
[Tokyo Hachijojima] Hachijo Fuji summit trekking
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
We guide you through the fascinating deep mountains of Hachijojima. We will show you how to enjoy the mountains and the superb view that you can never experience in your daily life. Anyway, the mountains of Hachijojima are full of superb views. It is a treasure of the islanders who have protected the untouched nature. Let's enjoy the scenic tour of the island together!
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
This is a trekking course centered around the Mossy Forest, which is said to be the stage of anime movies. The fantastic scenery is a masterpiece. Please come and see the scenery.
[Kagoshima/Yakushima] Let's go see Jomon cedar with a private guide! 10% discount on rental now!
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Needless to say, Yakushima's No. 1 popular Jomon cedar mountain climb! The encounter with the Jomon cedar and the sense of accomplishment after walking a long road will be the best memories you will never forget! Along the way, you can have a fun time with the guide's nature commentary and talks about the history of Yakushima, making the 22km journey feel short. Also, since it is a fully chartered tour, you can take pictures slowly with a single-lens reflex camera.
four wheel buggy
Drive on unpaved off-road such as jungle and forest.
There are also tours that you can participate in without a driver's license, so even beginners can easily participate.
Recommended for those who want to ski to the fullest in nature, and those who want to feel exhilarated.
- 4.9
- (78 reviews and experiences)
This course is located at an altitude of over 900m at the foot of Mt. Goseitai, allowing you to experience the natural surroundings. Please refrain from wearing sandals as they are dangerous. Please wear long pants. To ensure a safe experience, we do not allow 4-wheel buggies and off-road bikes to be used together within the same group, so please be careful when making a reservation.
- 5.0
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
[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
- 5.0
- (46 reviews/testimonials)
A round trip of about 2.5 to 3 hours. A four-wheeled buggy tour of Irabu Island and Shimoji Island. You can enjoy the nature and scenery of Irabu Island and Shimoji Island at your leisure, including the scenic spots and local townscapes scattered throughout Irabu Island and Shimoji Island. 17END, Shiratori Cape, Sawada Beach, Sabautsuga, Makiyama Observatory, Toguchi Beach, and other popular spots.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Take a buggy drive through the tranquil countryside of Ishigaki Island! Why not enjoy not only the sea but also the land? [Experience Schedule] Reception and explanation: 10 minutes, lecture: approx. 20 minutes *You can practice until you are satisfied! Driving on public roads under the guidance of a guide: approx. 1 hour
Paragliding experience
Paragliding experience that "many people become addicted to going once they experience it".
It may be surprising, but many people participate in the experience alone, so it can be said that it is easy to start as a hobby.
You can easily aim for license income, and it is also attractive that it is easy to make friends once you start attending.
- 5.0
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
Enjoy a flight with an instructor on a two-seater paraglider with an altitude difference of 800m, the highest in Honshu. If the weather is good, you can see the Yatsugatake Mountains in front, the Southern Alps behind, Mt. Fuji, Lake Suwa, and the Northern Alps! ~Plan flow~ ① Reception and explanation ② Board the gondola, move to the takeoff point ③ Flight preparation ④ Flight ⑤ Clean up
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
◆It is a plan to meet at Seibu Shinjuku Line "Honkawagoe Station" west exit (in front of Lawson on the right side of the rotary) at 8:20. Practice the rise up first. If you can practice enough, you will experience a flight from a small hill of about 25m to a height of 5m-10m and a distance of about 80m. Entrust yourself to the wings that you have raised yourself, and the experience of flying leisurely through the air is an unforgettable experience.
[Tsukuba/Tsuchiura] Fun ♪ 1 day experience course
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
Recommended course for those who are new to Paragliding! After practicing the basic operations of paragliding, try the floating experience! You can enjoy the day at a reasonable price! ~ Flow of the plan ~ ① Meeting / reception ② Pre-learning ③ Basic practice ④ Lunch break
[Shizuoka/ Atami] Challenge to fly alone! Paragliding experience (half-day course)
- 5.0
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
I will challenge you to fly alone with a paraglider! It takes courage for anyone to challenge something for the first time. but! Actually, even one person can fly in the sky. Please try it yourself. I'm sure you'll see a different sky world from yesterday.
Hobbies that don't cost money
Weaving experience, weaving class
Make coasters and accessories with a loom.
It is attractive to concentrate on the work silently and enjoy the sense of accomplishment when the work is completed.
It is said that repeating the same work is good for relieving stress, so it is perfect for people who want to refresh themselves.
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
Why don't you make your own original accessories with the silk fabric you woven yourself? Using an old-fashioned hand loom (binding machine), we will hand-weave the fabric from the fabric and make it into an accessory together with the craftsmen. You can choose from the following four types of accessories. Earrings/earrings/key holders/straps *Either one (1 point) (
- 5.0
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
This is a plan to make Oshima Tsumugi, a specialty product of Amami Oshima, using an actual Oshima Tsumugi handloom. Each and every thread of Oshima Tsumugi is intricately colored, and when the vertical and horizontal threads intersect, it becomes a single pattern. Please join us for a handmade experience where you can experience the beautiful colors and the fun of hand-weaving. After the experience, you can enjoy the elegant Japanese garden and Amami's virgin forest that show the expressions of the four seasons.
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
Weave and weave coasters. The size is about 10cm x 10cm. Let's express yourself with traditional hand looms, tools, and techniques. The beautifully colored threads are carefully woven, and the design that gradually emerges is you, expressed in Nishijin weaving. Optional woven coasters can be framed. Memories of Kyoto in the interior of the room
- 4.9
- (7 reviews and testimonials)
It is a tea mat weaving experience at Genta Dyeing Studio. Just choose the thread of your favorite color and weave it with a pattern! From small children to the elderly, those who are weaving for the first time are also very welcome. As a mouse pad, we have received feedback that it is "pretty good". Since this is an indoor activity, please check the weather.
Handmade accessories ・Accessory making experience
Once you learn the basics, you can create your own favorite handmade accessories and accessories making experience.
It is also a recommended point that you can give the accessories you made to people close to you or exchange them with your hobby friends.
- 5.0
- (6 reviews and testimonials)
Why not make a cute heat-resistant glass necklace by hand? Even those who touch glasswork for the first time will be carefully instructed, so please feel free to participate. You can make 1 heart-shaped necklace top and 3 drop-shaped necklace tops. Experience flow (2 hours schedule) Please come to the store by the time of your reservation and complete the reception. ↓ Produce
- 5.0
- (14 reviews and testimonials)
Let's make silver accessories by hand in a cozy atmosphere. Art Clay Silver (silver clay) is a soft clay-like material, so even beginners can easily create any shape. Let's enjoy making silver accessories together.
- 5.0
- (35 reviews and experiences)
You can choose from the designated designs and make one ring or pendant top. We also recommend making matching rings or necklaces. You can also make a bangle if you pay the difference in material costs on the day. Even beginners can easily make one in about 2 hours and take it home as is.
- 4.9
- (19 reviews and testimonials)
・It is an experience to create a durable and long-lasting SV950 silver ring by hand ・You can take the work home on the day. Recommended for gifts, pairings, and matching rings for friends ・About a 3-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. Dotonbori Glico is within walking distance, so it is also recommended as a souvenir of sightseeing in Osaka.
Hobbies to discover yourself in a different way
Cruising / Boat party
Take a leisurely stroll around sightseeing spots on a cruise ship, or experience the speed of a blast on the sea.
Some tours include meals and drinks, so choose according to the scene.
It is also recommended to have a private party for birthdays and anniversaries.
Chiba Katsuura SPEED BOAT TOUR ADVENTURE Speed tour Boat ride time approx. 45 minutes
- 4.9
- (44 reviews/testimonials)
★☆Plan Description★☆☆Speed Tour Approximately 45 minutes of boat ride time★Children are charged the same price as adults. *Pick-up and drop-off not available* "LETS GOOOO" and get your "Vitamin SEA" in Katsuura! Enjoy a thrilling 45-minute RIB boat speed tour. Our RIB boat takes you to Chiba Prefecture's most popular
Photo shoot/photo studio
Don't you have a desire to actually try to dress like this?
Dressed in maiko, twelve-layered ceremonial ceremonial kimono, and a dress, a professional photographer will take a picture of you, different from your usual self.
Photo tours where you can take pictures while visiting scenic spots are also popular.
- 4.5
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Makeup, dressing, wig, 2 photos, 10 minutes of free photoshoot, 2 photos (postcard size) During the 10 minutes of free photoshoot, you can take photos freely with your own camera or smartphone. *A half wig is recommended for a natural finish (additional 2,310 yen, can be applied for at the reception on the day)
[Kyoto/ Nakagyo Ward] Experience the traditional twelve-layered ceremonial kimono!
- 4.8
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
The twelve-layered ceremonial kimono is a traditional court attire worn by female members of the royal family at enthronement ceremonies and wedding ceremonies. At Miyabi Yuki, you can experience the imperial twelve-layered ceremonial kimono, and experience the gorgeous and elegant world of the imperial court! You can also enjoy the style of Princess Kaguya, the princess of the Tale of Genji! Would you like to make some special memories of Kyoto?
[Tokyo/ Gotanda] Weekdays only! Princess photo experience ♡ With professional photographer's data
- 4.9
- (10 reviews and testimonials)
The popular [Brand Dress Try-On Experience] has been upgraded to the next level! It's sure to look great! You can take a shot of yourself sitting under the "flower arch"! This plan includes photos taken by a professional photographer. (Data delivery method: We will send you a URL by email within 2 weeks after the shoot.) If you want to take photos wearing your favorite brand dress,
- 5.0
- (14 reviews and testimonials)
A photo tour plan that takes you around the island and is packed with the most stunning views of Ishigaki Island! ☆We will take you to spots where you can enjoy the stunning views of the southernmost remote islands to your heart's content♪☆As it is a completely private tour, we can make your customization a reality!! ☆We have lots of great discounts!! ~Half-day plan・3-hour easy course~●Selectable time slots [Courses (1-4 spots)]・Morning course:
Hobbies to visit tourist spots
Bus tour
It is attractive that you can use your time efficiently and easily because you can go around popular sightseeing spots by bus.
Your guide will explain the origins of buildings, roads and bridges, as well as local history.
There should be "new discoveries" even at tourist spots you have been to.
[Nagasaki/Nagasaki] "Hidden Christian Village Sotome" over World Heritage Sites
- 5.0
- (4 reviews and testimonials)
In July 2018, "Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and Amakusa Region" was registered as a World Heritage Site. Most of them are remote islands, but there is only one area in Nagasaki city that can be reached by car. The Sotome area is located on the border with Saikai City in the northern part of the prefecture.
Historic Site/Sightseeing Tour
A tour of historical sites and famous places where a guide who knows the local area will show you around familiar towns and popular sightseeing spots.
There are many hidden historical episodes in the familiar town.
There are many tours that can be reserved even for one person, so feel free to participate.
- 4.7
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Tokyo Station is the starting point for sightseeing in Tokyo. In 2012, it was greatly renewed and reborn. Tokyo Station, which I have been vaguely familiar with, has many histories and secrets that even Tokyoites don't know about. Why don't you take a step closer to a true Tokyo tour with a guide? ? Since it is held every hour, you can choose the time that fits your schedule.
[Hokkaido/Hakodate] Dusk wrapped in fantasy. Romantic Motomachi walking tour
- 4.9
- (18 reviews and experiences)
Take a walk around the city, looking at the illuminated buildings. This is a tour that you should definitely join before going to see the night view from the top of Mt. Hakodate. Let's take a look around the illuminated city of Hakodate, which you don't usually see. Buildings such as the former British Consulate and church, which are full of atmosphere unique to Hakodate, are wrapped in a fantastic atmosphere and are very romantic. Dissolution place is Hakodate
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