Family trip to Kyoto with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Tourists with children who plan to visit Kyoto should definitely include in the excursion program, a visit to the Monkey Park Iwatayama. The main inhabitants of this pictorial park are monkeys. Both adults and children will get a lot of impressions from communication with them. The monkeys are absolutely not scared of people; they can be held in their arms and even fed. They completely freely walk around the park which became a real home for them. The park is located on top of a hill. There are excellent observation platforms and recreation areas with benches here for visitors.
Many entertainment venues in Kyoto will help to diversify the rich excursion program; anyone could find a place to stay at his liking. Travelers coming to vacation with kids are sure to … Open
1. Major shopping centers are open every day, seven days a week. They begin serving visitors not later than 10:00 am, and the working day ends not earlier than 9:00 pm. If the store is … Open
There are several unusual amusement parks in Kyoto. The most original is Toei Kyoto Studio Park. It is sure to please those who are fond of Japanese cinema and cartoon art. The park is thematic and dedicated to famous cartoon heroes and art movies. In this park, there are a lot of intriguing attractions, and animators dressed in costumes of famous heroes walking around. Every day, fascinating entertaining activities are held for children in the park. You can buy a lot of exceptional souvenirs and enjoy special sweets in a cozy café here.
Kyoto has plenty of shopping spots to choose from. Here you can start shopping right at the railway station. The Kyoto Station Building is one of the largest stations not only in the country … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Kyoto and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Kyoto
♥ Amusement park 'Shigureden' Kyoto, 7.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hirakata Park' Hirakata, 23.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Expoland' Suita, 29.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Dreamland' Kōriyama, 34.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mt. Ikoma Amusement Park' Ikoma, 36.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Shigureden' Kyoto, 7.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Hirakata Park' Hirakata, 23.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Expoland' Suita, 29.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Dreamland' Kōriyama, 34.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mt. Ikoma Amusement Park' Ikoma, 36.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Kyoto
♥ Water park 'Hirakata Park' Hirakata, Osaka, 23.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Nagashima Spa Land' Kuwana city, 89.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Hirakata Park' Hirakata, Osaka, 23.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Nagashima Spa Land' Kuwana city, 89.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of Kyoto
Megaliths in Park Asuka
From the series “The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Kyoto center - 59.8 km.
One of the largest megaliths in the park is Masuda Iwafune, whose length is 11 meters, width - 8 meters, and the height - 4.7 meters. This huge stone, apparently carved out of the whole granite piece, weighs at least 7 tons. The age of the monolith is more than 2.5 thousand years. Another remarkable fact is that the granite rock from which the megaliths were created is incredibly solid. Even with modern equipment, it is extremely complicated to apply a scratch to the surface. …
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Osaka Board Game Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
Check on the map: Distance from Kyoto center - 42.3 km.
A few years ago, the city authorities decided to clean up the area. They started construction of a new luxury residence there. The park was created as a part of the project. The authors of the project were teammates from TOFU Architects company. They used the most affordable and simple materials, including cardboard, paper, vinyl, wood, and stainless steel. …
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Photogallery of best places of Kyoto
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Kyoto
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Kyoto - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Kyoto, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Kyoto for families with children.