Travel and sightseeing spot ranking for children [Summer]

A must-see for those planning a family trip during summer vacation!
In this article,
Travel and sightseeing spots that children will love
introduced in ranking format
I will.
If you are planning a trip or thinking about which activities to participate in, please use this as a reference.
Take advantage of the summer vacation and make the best memories with your family!
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Announcing the ranking of travel and sightseeing spots that children will love

Activity Japan editorial department independently selected, Travel/Sightseeing Spots introduced in ranking format To do.
Prosperous first place is still popular with families! ?
in each area Children's attractions and activities I will also introduce you!
1st place: Okinawa

The most recommended place for a summer family trip is still
Okinawa
!
A popular destination all year round,
Speaking of Okinawa in the height of summer, the sea
Isn't it?
Let alone sea bathing,
various
Marine activity
can enjoy
.
Activities on the beautiful beach where the blue sea spreads are the most fun!
There are many other sightseeing spots that families can enjoy, Okinawa I'm convinced that is popular.
Fun spots for children

Okinawa for" Churaumi Aquarium "or" Nago Pineapple Park "" Blue Grotto There are lots of spots where you can enjoy with your family!
Nago Pineapple Park
teeth,
Pineapple-themed family fun theme park
is. You can learn about various subtropical plants, mainly pineapples.
Souvenirs made with pineapples are also on sale, so be sure to pick one up.
Children will be delighted if they ride a cart with a pineapple motif called "Pineapple-go", and it is self-driving so it is easy to move around. you know.
[Okinawa, Nago] Very popular! "Nago Pineapple Park Admission Ticket" Enjoy the whole pineapple!
★Renewal one after another! Advance ticket for Nago Pineapple Park★ [Adult ticket (16 years old and over) 1,200 yen → 10% OFF]
Sightseeing spots that represent Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and, Nago Pineapple Park If you want to go around efficiently, Bus tour take part in .
You can enjoy sightseeing efficiently without worrying about transportation. Convenient for families with children is.
This price includes admission to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (¥2,180), Ryukyu Mura (¥2,000), and one drink at Banta Cafe. Recommended points: ● [Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium] Spend about 2.5 hours! We also recommend watching the Oki-chan show (dolphin show) ● [Okashigoten] Stop by Okashigoten, famous for its purple sweet potato tarts ● [Manzamo] A raised coral rock
Okinawa
・
Onna Village
popular spots in
blue cave tour
Also recommended.
The beautiful blue world created by nature is a must-see spot
Isn't it?
Some tours are by boat entry, which is less affected by the weather. There is a high probability that you will reach the Blue Grotto, so be sure to check it out.
[Okinawa Blue Cave] Boat snorkel tour! 11 free benefits and SD card included
泳げになくてもかんたんるシュノーケルツアーのご案内is.Blue Grottoまでボートでご案内できます.11大特典でBlue Grottoご案内is.1.レンタル器材無料2.水中カメラ,Gopro12レンタル無料3.温水シャワー,更衣室(男女別),トイレ(男女別)4.駐車場無料5.ボート乗船料無料6.バスタオル無料7.鍵付き
![[Maimai Shisa] Cute Shisa coloring & Shisa making experience image of Shisa making experience specialty store](https://img.activityjapan.com/10/13921/10000001392101_MDcy4yAN_4.jpg?version=1660807749)
Also, in Okinawa Manufacturing experience is also popular!
Especially recommended is
Hands-on experience of making Shisa, which is placed as a talisman and guardian deity in Okinawa
.
Small children can also participate, so it's perfect for families. The nice thing is that you can take your work home with you.
By all means, the original Shisa making Please try the challenge!
An experience workshop on Kokusai Street in Okinawa! You can make your own original Shisa, one of a kind! You can paint it while you wait for the baking time (about 30 minutes, varies depending on size)! The painting fee is free! You can take it home as it is, of course! We have many samples of different sizes and shapes available in the store.
Recommended activities for families with children
Okinawa Then Marine activity from Hot spot tour , Manufacturing experience There are many activities that both adults and children can enjoy.
【宮古島】当日予約1時間前ok!ボートで行く【幻のユニの浜ツアー】(ドローン撮影無料)浜上陸1時間! ⭐︎口コミ大感謝祭⭐︎
- 4.9
- (512 reviews and experiences)
★★宮古島に来たら絶対!"ユニの浜」★★Tiktokで【天国に一番ビーチ】でバズり中!!宮古島に来たら絶対行って欲しい場所!でお馴染みのユニの浜ツアー★宮古島出身の船長・ガイドだfrom出来るこのパフォーマンス!インフルエンサーorモデルさん等の撮影スポットfromPV撮影に大人気!宮古島の素敵な思い出づくり
[Okinawa, Motobu, Sesoko Island] Super popular! Anyone can enjoy a 30-minute glass canoe tour!
- 4.9
- (17 reviews/testimonials)
☆Free photo and video gifts☆彡☆Free for children under 3☆彡Let's take a leisurely sightseeing tour on an all-clear roofed glass canoe at Anchi Beach on Sesoko Island, which boasts one of the most beautiful oceans on the main island of Okinawa! While taking photos and chatting with each other, you can see the corals and fish up close at your feet.
- 4.7
- (2305 reviews and experiences)
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2nd place: Hokkaido

Second place is
Hokkaido
!
Hokkaido
Recommended as a travel destination that children will love!
because,
Hokkaido in summer is cooler than Honshu, so you can spend comfortably.
.
There are many activities that make use of nature and popular spots that children will love!
Fun spots for children

Asahikawa It is in" Asahiyama Zoo ”, you can feel the power of watching wild animals up close, and both children and adults are very excited! Asahiyama zoo Popular Spots You Must Visit is.

Kushiro City It is in Kushiro Marsh in the river that flows through Cruising by canoe or boat is good too.
Children will surely be delighted when they come across rare animals and wild birds!
canoe
knew everything about
Guided tour
If
Safe experience even for children and beginners
I can do it.
①If you can come by car during the daytime JR Hosooka Station 11:20 We will meet (park the customer's car at the arrival point and go to the departure point by this car) Go down the Kushiro River from Toro and arrive at the canoe 14:00, dissolution The customer can move to the next destination immediately.

Otaru
Then
Blue cave tour by glass boat
is popular.
Both adults and children are sure to be impressed by the mysterious blue world!
An experienced guide accompanies the tour and guides you to hidden spots. .
[Hokkaido/Otaru City] From Shukutsu! Blue Cave☆Glass Boat Tour
You can enjoy a cruise on the only glass boat where you can see the seabed on the [Blue Cave Tour] in Otaru, Hokkaido. Let us guide you! A 40-year veteran captain who has been sailing in the sea of Shukutsu will guide you around the Otaru Blue Cave with a comical and humorous guide ♪ There are plenty of secret spots where you can see the bottom of the sea. Surprise everyone
Recommended activities for families with children
Hokkaido There are plenty of activities to enjoy in nature!
There are many plans that even children can participate in, so please try it!
[Hokkaido, Otaru] Blue Cave | Famous Captain's Adventure Let's Go Cruise!
- 4.8
- (135 reviews and experiences)
A tour aiming for the [Blue Cave] while listening to stories about Otaru's unknown nature, history, and culture! We will guide you to [Blue Cave] while on the boat. All-weather (type with a cabin) There is an open deck space where you can enjoy a comfortable cruise even on rainy days without getting splashed by waves, and you can also feel the sea breeze. Safe even for small children
[Hokkaido/Otaru] The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise
- 4.8
- (58 reviews and testimonials)
The original! Otaru Blue Cave Cruise Tsuusen Co., Ltd. Leave the popular Otaru Blue Cave to us! Starting from the Otaru Canal, a fun guide will take you on a quick 80-minute tour of the Otaru Canal, Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, and Blue Cave, stopping the boat at various points. You can take great commemorative photos on the open boat! Feeding the seagulls is also popular. The dark areas deep inside the cave are greedily lit up.
- 4.7
- (94 reviews/testimonials)
This is a course that flows through the Kushiro Marshland, and you canoe down a wide, calm river starting from Lake Toro to Hosooka Station, feeling the breeze blowing through the marshland. You will not get wet, so just wear comfortable clothes that suit the weather. If you are short on time, we recommend the short course from Hosooka Station to Iwaboki Water Gate. *This is the standard course.
3rd place: Hyogo

3rd place is
Hyogo
!
Hyogo
for
Awaji Island
There are lots of spots that children will be delighted with, such as the beautiful sea and water attractions!
Below, Recommended sightseeing spots in Hyogo and Awajishima I'd like to introduce!
Fun spots for children

Hyogo Speaking of popular spots where children are happy, " Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishima "it might be.
Awaji Island Sumoto City of At Ohama Beach Japan's largest marine athletics is. Families will be very excited about the activity of falling and re-challenge!
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Inside Awajishima Park " Nijigen no Mori is also a recommended spot for family trips.
There are various attractions in the vast park, and the feature is that you can enjoy the world of anime while fully activating your five senses and body. . It is a theme park where you can enjoy as much as you want with your family.
[Hyogo/ Awaji Island] Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park! Let's move our bodies!
This ticket allows you to enjoy the attractions at Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park ♪ Get moving with the athletics and zip lines! Action Kamen's Secret Hideout is recommended for small children! ⚪︎Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure! "Bravo! Great Sengoku Adventure!" is based on the Crayon Shin-chan movie "Bring the Storm! Great Sengoku Battle."
The attraction area "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" themed on the world of the popular ninja anime "NARUTO" and "BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS" has appeared in Nijigen no Mori! You can experience training using scrolls in a three-dimensional maze, a mission rally, and puzzle solving.
"Godzilla Interception Operation ~ National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center ~" The world's only entertainment attraction with the theme of the world's largest life-sized Godzilla that landed on Awaji Island, where you can fully experience the might and power of Godzilla, will finally open in 2020! Participants will become members of the National Godzilla Awaji Island Research Center, and will be able to collect Godzilla, which has ceased to be active due to a capture operation.
[Hyogo, Awaji Island] Monster Hunter: The Field in Nijigen no Mori
What is "Monster Hunter: The Field in Nijigen no Mori"? In this attraction, participants become rookie hunters who have come to the "Awaji Gathering Hall" and can take on training quests to become a skilled hunter. The "Training Quest" consists of two parts: "Field Exploration" and "Large Monster Hunting". In "Field Exploration",

Also, media art & restaurant " HELLO KITTY SMILE , You can meet cute Hello Kitty dressed as Otohime .
There are shops, restaurants, greeting events, etc. in the facility, and limited goods are also sold. It is a spot where everyone from children to adults can feel cute.
[Awajishima/West Coast] Media Art & Restaurant HELLO KITTY SMILE Admission Plan
You can enjoy [HELLO KITTY SMILE admission plan] [Otohime Ryugujo] [Smile Show & Greeting] [Event area]. * Re-entry is possible only on the same day. *Separate payment is required when using the restaurant. © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD.
Recommended activities for family trips
Hyogo There are sea kayaks, canoes, etc. Marine activity In addition to Marine craft experience or Leather craft experience There are many shops and workshops that you can enjoy indoors.
Please try it!
日本最大級の"海の上のアスレチックパーク」!Frolic Sea Adventure Park Awajishimateeth未体験の海の楽しさを体感できる!ワクワクの増幅が止まらない!昨年,Nationwide19000以上の全アクティビティの中で" NationwideRanking 2rank 」に!(アクティビティジャパン)じゃらん遊び体験でもKansaiウォーターレジャー" ラ
【Hyogo・Tajima】世界でここだけ!?溶岩流ラバートレッキング・ガイド付き(半日コース)初級~中級
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/testimonials)
暑い時期teeth溶岩が作り出した天然のアスレチックへ神鍋高原for近畿で最も新しく,唯一噴火口の残る"神鍋火山」があります.その火山from約2万5千年前に噴火し流れ出た溶岩が固まってできた溶岩流を全身を使いながら川の中をトレッキング.コースの途中for,滝の近くに行ってみたり,しっかり岩を掴んで進んでみたり
【Awaji Island】サンセットSUP体験90分★写真撮影&データぜ~んぶプレゼント★非日常的な空間で見る太陽が沈むとともに変化する空色teeth最高の贅沢!!
- 5.0
- (14 reviews and testimonials)
日頃忙しくてゆっくり夕日を見ることが少なくなってteethいないでしょうか?改めて太陽の色がオレンジ色に変わっていき,沈んだ後teeth辺りが赤く染まる空teeth思わず時間を忘れ心を奪われる美しさis.その移りゆく自然の“美”を穏orかな海上でSUPに乗り,時間の許される限り浸って貰う体験is.しかも夕日をバックにしての記
4th place: Shizuoka

4th place is
Shizuoka
!
Shizuoka
teeth
Kanto
Although it is close to and has excellent access
Okinawa
There is also a beautiful beach just like that, so it is recommended for summer family trips!
snorkeling various Marine activity can enjoy .
It is also at the foot of Mt.Fuji, and nature-rich activities are also popular.
With Mt. Fuji in the background, there are many spots where you can take photos on Instagram!
Fun spots for children

Unexplored region in Minamiizu Town Hirizo Beach You can enjoy snorkeling in the sea with excellent transparency. .
If you dive into the sea, you will be greeted by beautiful fish that look like they are in an aquarium!
Just like in the Kanto area
Okinawa
It's nice to be able to enjoy the sea as if you were in the sea!
[Minamiizu, Hirizo Beach] Snorkeling and one-day boat tour
Minamiizu Hirizo Beach! This is a snorkeling spot at the tip of the Izu Peninsula that can only be reached by boat. Snorkeling can be enjoyed by anyone from first graders to adults, and an instructor will accompany you so you can enjoy it with peace of mind. It is said to be the last unexplored area and is only open until the end of September. The density of fish and the clarity of the water are amazing. *8:00 Shimoda City, Minamiizu Town, Shimoda Station, Parking
Gotemba Then buggy How about enjoying nature by riding the .
You can have a large panorama all to yourself with Mt. Fuji in the background.
Even beginners can rest assured that the instructor will carefully give a lecture
is!
[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

Fujinomiya City's Mount Fuji Wild Adventure ” is also recommended!
Full of fun such as athletics, attractions, and petting experiences with animals
.
Mt.Fuji in front of you
So the location is also great.
This is an admission ticket plan for "Mt. Fuji Wild Adventure" where Mt. Fuji rises right in front of you. The expansive site, which is the size of one Tokyo Dome (14,000 tsubo), is an outdoor park and a treasure trove of flora and fauna. In addition to hiking trails through coppice forests, cypress forests, cedar forests, and bamboo forests, there are wild nature-friendly athletics that make the most of nature as it is.
Recommended activities for family trips
Shizuoka Then enjoy Hirizo Beach and the Izu area snorkeling , tandem flight , Sea kayaking experience etc. is popular.
Manufacturing experience is also popular, and we recommend making photo frames and dyeing tenugui towels!
- 4.8
- (6 reviews/testimonials)
◆4-person pedal boat◆ The latest activity announced in the US in 2022 and coming to the Tokai area for the first time in 2023! A 4-person pedal boat. This boat moves smoothly when you step on the pedals with your feet. It is easy to steer with a lever. Anyone can enjoy a comfortable lake cruise. It seats 4 people (up to 5 people if junior high school students or younger are included), so it is perfect for families.
- 4.9
- (64 reviews and testimonials)
小学1年生from参加いただけるシュノーケルツアーis.初めての方もインストラクターが同行しながら,しっかり練習してfrom行くので安心is!驚くほどの透明度と魚たち,水深も浅く,泳ぎが苦手な方でもすぐに楽しめます.タイムスケジュール(午前の部 午後の部)①9:30 13:00 申込用紙記入 施設案内 水着
【Shizuoka・富士】お茶摘み体験・茶畑散歩・茶工場見学!
- 5.0
- (1 review/experience)
富士山の麓で大きな富士山を見ながらのお茶摘みis.見晴らしの丘に登ったり緑のお茶畑の中の散歩を楽しんだ後teeth,お茶工場にて急須で淹れる美味しいお茶とお菓子を味わいます.隣接する売店then他のお茶を試飲したりお土産をお買い物できます.ハウス茶園内then3月中旬頃from新芽のお茶摘みを先取りできます.〜当日の流
5th place: Tokyo

capital of Japan
Tokyo
.
The atmosphere of the city with modern skyscrapers, the downtown area where good old Japanese culture remains, and the beautiful nature that remains just a step away from the city center.
, a city with a variety of attractions.
Plenty of sightseeing spots and amusement facilities for children
I do.
Transportation is well-developed, and it is convenient to move around the city. It is a city where you can travel with peace of mind as there are plenty of public facilities.
Fun spots for children

Tokyo
If you want to enjoy with children in
Odaiba
is recommended!
"
Odaiba Seaside Park
,
You can enjoy walking and playing on the beach
.
And what!
At Odaiba Seaside Park
SUP
You can enjoy it too!
SUP is an image of doing in nature,
At Odaiba Kaihin Park, you can enjoy the scenery of Tokyo Tower and Odaiba in the background.
world.
Popular SUP: Let's easily enjoy SUP (stand-up paddle board) while watching the superb view of Odaiba ♪ The only SUP experience possible in Odaiba! Enjoy a walk on the water from a different perspective while gazing at the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Bay, and Tokyo Tower! The experience time is 2 hours, so you can easily experience it, and you can enjoy a walk around Odaiba before and after that. enter

Full of downtown atmosphere
Kanda
Then
Experience making traditional Japanese sweets is recommended
.
Even small children can participate as the craftsman will carefully advise you. Please join us with your family.
On the second floor of the Showa Retro Building in Kanda Konyamachi, Tokyo, at Japanese Culture Experience An, anyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Ann an? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs. In the Japanese sweets making experience, each person made two seasonal Japanese sweets.
again Okutama area Let's take advantage of nature Rafting or Sawanobori is popular. You can enjoy yourself in dynamic nature!
[Tokyo/Okutama/Ome] 0 minute walk from the station! Enjoy the nature of Okutama with rafting♪
[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.
Recommended activities for family trips
Tokyo then Pottery experience In addition to manufacturing experiences such as Okutama You can enjoy nature in SUP experience or Canoe/Kayak tour etc. are popular.
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo ♪ NEW OPENING 12/10!
- 5.0
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
Experience making chopsticks using a plane in Ginza, Tokyo. ★Chopstick making experience recommended for couples and families★ This is a chopstick making workshop using a plane. You can have fun making your own chopsticks with your family, couples, or friends. ◆Process◆ 1. Choose the wood (12 types) 2. Choose the length of the chopsticks (2 types) 3. Set the chopsticks on the stand and use the plane to carve them.
【Tokyo・小平】19時〜21時まで(自宅に22時頃戻れます)*幼児&家族向け*カブトムシクワガタ観察体験★
- 5.0
- (2 reviews/testimonials)
summer限定,毎晩開催のカブトムシとクワガタメインの捕獲ツアー,小さいお子様向けis.競争も少ない平日をメインに開催いたTo do.夜遅い時間で恐縮ですが,お子様とsummerの思い出を作るご支援をさせて頂ければ幸いis.皆様の早期のご予約お待ちしております.▼体験内容当日数カ所のポイントを周り,観察のコツをご紹介いた
【Tokyo・立川】21時〜(2番目に捕獲可能な時間,少人数)*家族向け*ミッドナイトツアー,カブトムシクワガタ探検!6月〜8月限定開催
- 4.9
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
少人数,7名〜10名枠,家族限定のナイトサファリ昆虫観察ツアー★お車で来られる方メインですが,近所(調布,国分寺界隈)のホテルをご予約可能な方teeth電車+徒歩で参加可能is.待ち合わせ場所までお越しください.夜行性のカブトムシ,クワガタのメイン時間PM 21時~23時をターゲットに捕獲中心のツアーポイン
Travel/Sightseeing Spot Ranking for Kids [Summer] Summary

Ranking of travel and sightseeing spots recommended for children during summer vacation introduced.
The spots introduced are all spots that can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults.
Please use it as a reference and enjoy the best summer with your family.
*The content of this article is current as of April 2025.