Family-Friendly Cultural Experiences in Japan
Explore Japanese Traditions Together as a Family
Explore Japanese Traditions Together as a Family Wabunka offers private, family-friendly experiences where children and parents can learn directly from real Japanese artisans and cultural practitioners. These hands-on encounters let your family try calligraphy, tea, or craftwork at your own pace, guided by people who have devoted their lives to their art. Children are encouraged to ask questions and explore freely, while parents discover new perspectives alongside them. Because each experience is private, you can relax knowing the setting is welcoming and flexible for your family. Whether practicing a centuries-old craft or sharing tea with a master, you will return home with unforgettable memories that continue to inspire curiosity and conversation.
Fun and Educational Activities for Younger School-aged Children
*The minimum ages listed refer to participants. If you wish to bring younger children who will not be participating, please inquire about their eligibility when booking.
Tea ceremony Suitable for Ages 6+ Kyoto Discover Japanese Culture
Wide space available
Confectionary Suitable for Ages 6+ Kyoto Hands-on Cooking Activity
Traditional Music Suitable for Ages 6+ Kyoto Discover Japanese Culture
Hands-on Music Activity Wide space available
Geisha Tea ceremony Suitable for Ages 7+ Kyoto
Discover Japanese Culture Hands-on Classical Art Performance
Young Kids Welcome to Accompany
Geisha Suitable for Ages 8+ Kyoto Discover Japanese Culture
Family-Friendly Japanese Dining Wide space available
Young Kids Welcome to Accompany
Confectionary Suitable for Ages 5+ Kyoto Hands-on Cooking Activity
Chopstick making Suitable for Ages 6+ Kyoto Hands-on Craft Activity
Bring home a souvenir you made Wide space available
Zen meditation Suitable for Ages 6+ Kyoto Discover Japanese Culture
Wide space available Young Kids Welcome to Accompany
Sushi Suitable for Ages 6+ Tokyo Discover Japanese Culture
Make your own Sushi Hands-on Cooking Activity
Vegetarian cuisine Suitable for Ages 6+ Tokyo Discover Japanese Culture
Hands-on Cooking Activity Discover Japanese Culture through cooking
Zen meditation Suitable for Ages 6+ Tokyo Discover Japanese Culture
Wide space available
Craft Suitable for Ages 6+ Tokyo Discover Japanese Culture
Bring home a souvenir you made Hands-on Craft Activity
Making Fireworks Suitable for Ages 6+ Yamanashi
Hands-on Craft Activity Photogenic Wide space available
Young Kids Welcome to Accompany
More Sophisticated, Skillful Experiences for Elder Children
*The minimum ages listed refer to participants. If you wish to bring younger children who will not be participating, please inquire about their eligibility when booking.
Tea tasting Suitable for Ages 10+ Osaka Discover Japanese Culture
Smell, Taste, Learn
Japanese Garden Suitable for Ages 12+ Kyoto Hands-on Art Activity
Discover Japanese Culture Young Kids Welcome to Accompany
Chopstick Making Suitable for Ages 10+ Tokyo Hands-on Craft Activity
Bring home a souvenir you made
Ukiyo-e / Woodblock printing Suitable for Ages 10+ Tokyo
Hands-on Art Activity Bring home a souvenir you made
Kimono Craft Suitable for Ages 12+ Tokyo
Hands-on Craft Activity Photogenic Bring home a souvenir you made
Kimono Suitable for kids taller than 155cm(5′ 1″ ) Tokyo
Wide space available Photogenic Young Kids Welcome to Accompany
Optional Parent Support : Experiences Offering Babysitting Services
Zen meditation Suitable for Ages12+ Kamakura(near Tokyo)
Discover Japanese Culture
Zen meditation Martial arts Suitable for Ages12+ Kamakura(near Tokyo)
Discover Japanese Culture
What Families Are Saying
Lovely experience, made beautiful treats, she was easy to follow, kids loved the staff and the interpreterter, whom were so friendly. Loved this experience, made us love Japan even more!!
K.F. United States
Excellent experience, highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan. Considering the quality of the items that you work on and take home, it is quite well-priced. I think just being able to see our kids working so hard on their work, and having the full support of the staff to help them out worths it(and being able to communicate easily).
R.L. Canada
Cultural immersion into ancient martial arts. As a group of six with 3 kids it was a great experience from A to Z, attention to detail, story arc, etc. Amazing location, very insightful presentation.
A.H. Switzerland
This was an amazing experience and one of the funnest parts of our trip. I would highly recommend this to everyone and those with kids, too! It has positively influenced our view of Japan.
T.K. United States
Why Parents Love Wabunka for Family Experiences
・Private, small-group settings
・Clear age recommendations
・Hands-on & memorable activities
・Deep understanding of Japanese culture
・Easy communications
Last Minute Availability
Sake Brewery Tour and Multi-Variety Sake Tasting at a Historic Brewery in Nishijin, Kyoto
Kyoto
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100mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Bistro Fine Dining, a Bamboo Grove, and Maiko Entertainment at Fortune Garden Kyoto
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥270,000 /group
Bonsai Creation and Tea Ceremony at Master Kunio Kobayashi’s Shunkaen Bonsai Museum
Tokyo
|100mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Japan’s Unique Kana Calligraphy, Taught by a Prominent Kyoto Calligraphy Family with Four Generations of History
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Available Today: Repair a Traditional Ceramic with Modern Kintsugi Techniques in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥35,000 /person
Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Private Zazen Meditation Experience at a Zen Temple in Asakusa, with Matcha and Sweets
Tokyo
|110mins
|from ¥27,000 /person
Explore Japan’s History of Urban Architectural Modernization in Marunouchi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Private Before & After Hours Access to Myoshin-ji Taizo-in for Special Tour and Zazen Meditation (Matcha Included)
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥150,000 /group
The Spirit of Zen through Vegetarian Devotional Cuisine and Zazen Meditation at Mie’s Shitennoji Temple
Central Japan
|150mins
|from ¥172,000 /group
Miso Making, Amazake & Doburoku Sake Tasting at a Centuries-Old Shop in Osaka
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Tea Ceremony with Seasonal Light Meal in an Authentic Tearoom in Kyoto
Kyoto
|100mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Private Suiboku-ga Painting Lesson in Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Building
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥47,300 /person
The finest sake and paired bites, in the heart of Roppongi
Tokyo
|60mins
|from ¥27,600 /person
Private Japanese Scent-Making Experience with a Scenting Designer in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥124,000 /group
Craft Your Own Nagoya Folding Fan at a Heritage Fan Shop Near Nagoya Castle
Nagoya
|90mins
|from ¥24,000 /person
Make a Traditional Edo Paper Lantern at a Long-Running Shop in Tokyo
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥37,000 /person
Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Available Today: Maki-e Decoration Experience at a Longstanding Lacquerware Specialty Shop in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Enjoy Traditional Architecture & Kaiseki Lunch at a Historic Restaurant — Includes Tea Ceremony
Tokyo
|180mins
|from ¥39,000 /person
Authentic Japanese Tea ceremony in a private tea room of the prestigious Master
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Learn Suiboku-ga Ink Painting Privately from a Kyoto Artist - Includes Matcha Sweets
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥31,000 /person
Private Behind-the-Scenes Art and Architecture Tour of the Umeda Sky Building and its Kuchu Teien Observatory
Osaka
|60mins
|from ¥26,000 /person
An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
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Available Today: Experience Kintsugi & Learn to Breathe New Life into Broken Pottery in Minami-Aoyama
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥29,000 /person
Craft a Charming Journal with Traditional Handmade Washi Paper
Kyoto
|100mins
|from ¥12,100 /person
Create a Personal Seal, Hand-finished by an Artisan at a Longstanding Kamakura Shop [ Basic Plan ]
Kamakura
|30mins
|from ¥36,000 /person
An Evening of Tranquility: Private Zazen and Unique Plant-Based Buddhist Cuisine
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
Taste Tsukudani, a Beloved Seafood Delicacy from the Edo Period, & Make Onigiri
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥13,000 /person
Private Sake Tasting and Gallery Tour at the Brewery of Noguchi Naohiko, the “God of Sake Brewing”
Kanazawa
|60mins
|from ¥86,000 /group
Private Sushi Making Experience with a Master Sushi Chef Trained at an Eminent Sushi Restaurant
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥104,000 /group
Learn Kintsugi from an Artisan at a Lacquer Studio in Kyoto – Repair Your Favorite Vintage Japanese Tableware
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥31,000 /person
Hike the Old Tokaido Road up to the Hakone Pass with a Local Guide for Spectacular Views of Lake Ashinoko
Hakone/Odawara
|420mins
|from ¥130,000 /group
Explore Tatami Culture in Sakai, Osaka—Heritage Tour and Hands-On Tatami Making
Osaka
|140mins
|from ¥39,000 /person
Enter the World of Traditional Wabi Fireworks in a Crafting and Launching Experience
Mt.Fuji & around
|230mins
|from ¥201,000 /group
Savor History with Edomae Sushi and a Guided Art Museum Tour in Ryogoku, Tokyo
Tokyo
|180mins
|from ¥262,000 /group
Savor the Seasons and Your Own Unique Personal Fragrance with an Aroma Craft Experience
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥33,000 /person
Architectural Tour of the Former Nintendo HQ in Kyoto with a Modern Wing by Tadao Ando
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥25,000 /person
Experience Private Sushi Making with a Professional Chef and Discover the Depth of Edomae Sushi in Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥47,000 /person
Private Tour and Tasting of Craft Gin the World is Buzzing Over at a Kanazawa Craft Gin Distillery
Kanazawa
|100mins
|from ¥38,000 /person
Woodworking Your Own Chopsticks at Mogami Kogei – with Paulownia Box
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Legendary knife crafting at Wada Shouten – with personalization
Osaka
|120mins
|from ¥48,000 /person
Savor Rare Sake Paired with Edo-Style Cuisine at Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥33,000 /person
Observe Sumo Training at a Sumo Stable in Ryogoku, Tokyo – with Expert Commentary and Souvenir
Tokyo
|130mins
|from ¥40,000 /person
Discover Koji, the Secret Ingredient Behind Umami, with A Koji-Based Drink Tasting & Lunch
Tokyo
|120mins
|from ¥34,100 /person
Learn to Paint with the Spirit of Zen in Sumi-e Ink Art
Tokyo
|150mins
|from ¥29,000 /person
[1 Night] Stay at an Inn in Higashi Chaya District, Enjoy Kanazawa's Fine Cuisine and Bonsai Making
Kanazawa
|1night
|from ¥84,000 /person
Venture into the World of Top Grade Organic Matcha and Matcha Sweets at a Longstanding Tea Producer in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto
|120mins
|from ¥200,000 /person
A Local Hike and Cycle Through the Mountain Trails of Hida Takayama Where History and Traditional Life Come Alive
Gifu
|480mins
|from ¥67,100 /person
Experience the Power of Sumo: Private Guided Morning Practice Tour and Learn About Japan's National Sport
Tokyo
|90mins
|from ¥26,000 /person
Toyosu Market Off-limits Wholesale Area Tour & Private Sushi Making with a Master Sushi Chef
Tokyo
|240mins
|from ¥282,000 /group
Nakamura Tokichi, Uji Relaxed Tea Ceremony Experience with Tea Milling
Kyoto
|60mins
|from ¥14,000 /person
Koji Making at Umekoji Fermentation Factory Kyoto – Snacks and Seasonal Sake Pairing Included
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥30,000 /person
Special Tour of Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s Oldest Zen Temple – with Cake and Matcha Tea Time
Kyoto
|90mins
|from ¥280,000 /group
Forge a Samurai Knife at Asano Kajiya, a Distinguished Blacksmith's Workshop in Gifu
Gifu
|360mins
|from ¥52,000 /person
Zazen Meditation and Goma Fire Ritual Center the Inner Self at the Temple of the Shogunate in Ueno, Tokyo
Tokyo
|80mins
|from ¥32,000 /person
Tea Plantation Tour and Organic Green Tea Tasting in the Birthplace of Japanese Green Tea, Kyoto
Kyoto
|150mins
|from ¥28,000 /person
Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Deputy Tea Master Sokyu Nara at Historic Tearoom in Kanazawa
Kanazawa
|60mins
|Price upon request
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