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