The best family-friendly activities in Japan for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Your guide Andy-Kenji or friend(tour featured on Netflix's Someone Feed Phil" in the 7th season), has extensive knowledge of the local foodie scene...you'll go where...
$76

Explore Arashiyama on a small-group walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s garden, cross Togetsukyo Bridge and see the...
$52

Join a MagicalTrip tour, proud winner of Cool Shore Excursions’s Best of the Best Award, led by a professionally trained MagicalTrip Certified Guide. Start your...
$73

Vegan, gluten-free and halal guests join the same class at the same price, with ingredients swapped rather than left out. Each class opens with a...
$128

Experience Kyoto’s family-friendly street food culture without the stress of restaurant reservations or language barriers on this small-group Nishiki Market tour. Explore Nishiki Market, known...
$87

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Step into an authentic Japanese rickshaw for the ride of a lifetime, through some of the most scenic and historic districts in Kyoto, Japan. Explore...
$39

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Hiroshima and Miyajima, two of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine,...
$391

Tokyo Asakusa Rickshaw Tour
Climb aboard a traditional Japanese rickshaw for an unforgettable view of the Asakusa district in Tokyo. Your knowledgeable guide will steer you to some of...
$39

Discover Kyoto in a truly personal way on this full-day private walking tour with a local host who knows the city inside out. This isn’t...
$95

~~ Best of the Best 2023 Award Winner! ~~~ Ramen and Gyoza are becoming even more famous than Sushi and Tempura in the world. Ramen...
$119

Kyoto's best sites in one stress-free day — no trains, no ticket queues, no getting lost. Board the bus from Osaka or Kyoto Station and...
$61

Experience the ultimate sake adventure in Fushimi, a beautiful and historic district known as Kyoto's hidden gem! This tour is carefully crafted for sake lovers...
$92

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Cool Shore Excursions Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified...
$88

Enjoy classic Japanese experience at our selected restaurants. Local food & drinks as we journey through Tokyo’s busiest area in Shinjuku. - 7+ mouth-watering Japanese...
$90

Winner of Cool Shore Excursions's "Best of the Best 2025" (Top 3 in Japan). Don't just take a photo with a crowd—experience the true silence...
$48

Discover Osaka’s retro charm and taste 3 iconic Osaka's soul foods on a 3-hour Shinsekai & Dotonbori food tour. Start in nostalgic Shinsekai, home to...
$108

Discover Tokyo's hidden gem, Yanaka, and experience its old-world charm. This quaint district boasts traditional wooden houses that survived WWII, now transformed into cozy cafes...
$45

Best of Shibuya Food Tour
Step into our immersive 3-hour Shibuya Food Tour and let your senses lead the way. As you wander through lively streets, the hum of this...
$217

Experience Kyoto with a private walking tour shaped around your interests and pace. This experience combines Kyoto’s most iconic sights with quieter local corners, creating...
$58

Experience the ultimate Tsukiji Fish Market adventure! This is not just a standard walking tour; it is a deep dive into the hidden world of...
$82

