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2024] Family-Friendly Playground in Kyoto and Lunch Spots in the Surrounding Area

With the heat easing off, autumn is just around the corner when you can enjoy family outings. The usual parks and shopping malls are great, but once in a while, why don't you go a little further and enjoy an extraordinary experience with your children? This article introduces playgrounds and nearby lunch spots in Kyoto City by area that can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults. If you are wondering where to go on your next vacation with children, please refer to this article.
(TEXT/Saori Yoshikawa, EDIT/Kanako Horike)

1.From trains and sea creatures to market experiences! Many places to play and learn / Kyoto Station - Tambaguchi area

Kyoto Railway Museum
With the theme of "See, touch, and experience," this is one of the largest railroad museums in Japan, housing and exhibiting 54 railcars from steam locomotives to bullet trains. The museum is a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, including a ride on the "SL Steam" steam locomotive pulling a passenger train, one of the largest railroad dioramas in Japan, and a work experience on an operation simulator. The museum has a kid's park for children, where visitors can watch trains in operation from the windows.

Kyoto Railway Museum Interior view

Three trains representing JR West welcome you (Courtesy of Kyoto Railway Museum)

Kyoto Railway Museum SL

Steam locomotives on the turntable can be viewed (courtesy of Kyoto Railway Museum).

Admission】Adult 1500 yen, University and high school students 1300 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students 500 yen, Infants (3 years and older) 200 yen *Other fees and discounts are available.here
Nursing room] Yes
Strollers are available for rent.
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Food and beverages may be brought in.
Restaurant】 Yes
Parking] No
Target Age] No
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Address] Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Closed on Wednesdays, New Year's holidays, etc.
Open on national holidays, spring break, summer break, etc.here
【access】
2 minute walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station
20 min. walk from JR "Kyoto Station" Central Exit
Tel. 0570-080-462
For more information on the Kyoto Railway Museum, please visithere


Kyoto Aquarium / Kyoto Aquarium
This large-scale inland aquarium is located in Umekoji Park, not far from Kyoto Station. The aquarium exhibits 15,000 living creatures of about 250 species in 10 areas, including the "Kyoto River" area, which displays giant salamanders, and the "Kyoto Sea" tank, which reproduces the sea of Kyoto. In "Jellyfish Wonder," 5,000 jellyfish of about 30 species are displayed in various tanks according to their ecology, allowing visitors to enjoy the beauty of jellyfish.

Kyoto Aquarium Jellyfish Wonder

Enter the fantastic world of jellyfish.

Kyoto Aquarium Exterior

The aquarium is located in Umekoji Park with its expansive lawn. The spacious interior of the aquarium is designed to make visitors feel close to living creatures.

Admission】Adults (including university students): 2,400 yen, High school students: 1,800 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students: 1,200 yen, Infants (3 years and older): 800 yen
Nursing room] Yes
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Food and beverages may be brought in.
Restaurant】 Yes
Parking] No
Target Age] No
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Address] 35-1 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (in Umekoji Park)
【access】
7 minutes walk from JR "Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station"
15 minutes walk from "Kyoto Station" of each line
Hours】10:00〜18:00 ※Varies depending on the day. Reception until 1 hour before closing.
Closed】No *Special holidays may occur.
Tel. 075-354-3130 (during business hours)
For more information about Kyoto Aquarium, please visithere


Nidec Kyoto Tower / Nidec Kyoto Tower
Nidec Kyoto Tower is located in front of Kyoto Station and is a symbol of Kyoto. Inside the tower is an observation deck from which visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto, and the Kyoto Tower Sand, a commercial facility inside the Kyoto Tower Building, offers souvenir stores, restaurants, and workshops on traditional crafts. The limited-time-only barbecue facility on the 10th floor offers a powerful view of the tower from directly below. [A special ticket package that includes admission to Nidec Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto Railway Museum, and Toei Kyoto Movie Village is also available. Be sure to check out the "Nidec Day" events held regularly.

Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck

The observation deck 100 meters above the ground offers a view of the ancient city

Exterior view of Kyoto Tower

Nidec Kyoto Tower, the symbol of Kyoto, offers dining, shopping, and unique Kyoto experiences.

Admission to the observation deck: Adults 900 yen, high school students 700 yen, junior high school and elementary school students 600 yen, infants (3 years and older) 200 yen, children under 3 years old free of charge.
Nursing room] No
No food or beverages allowed.
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper Changing Seats] No (Use Kyoto Tower Bldg. 3F)
Restaurant】 Yes
Parking] No
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Address] 721-1 Higashioshioji-cho, Shichijo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】Two-minute walk from JR "Kyoto Station" Central Exit
Business hours
Observation deck 10:00 - 21:00 (last admission / 20:30)
Closed] No
For more information about Nidec Kyoto Towerhere


Kyoto Food Culture Museum, Ajiawaikan/Kyo no Shokubunkan Museum/Kyo no Shokubunkan Museumsense of taste
This is a museum in the Kyoto Central Market where visitors can enjoy learning about Kyoto's food culture under the theme of "See, Create, Taste. Samples of Kyoto vegetables, pickles, and Kyoto cuisine are on display to give visitors a taste of Kyoto's culinary culture. There are also a variety of hands-on programs such as cooking classes and soup stock tasting. On the way home, stop by the sales corner where you will find a wide selection of Kyoto's finest products.

Ajiwaikan Cooking Experience

Professional cooking classes (for a fee) on Kyoto cuisine using fresh ingredients from the Kyoto Central Market and how to cook fish are also offered. For details, please check the official website.

Ajiawaikan Exhibition Space

Exhibits of various dashi ingredients, Kyoto sweets that remind us of seasonal customs, and sake from Fushimi, a famous sake brewery, are on display.

Admission] Free
Nursing room] Yes (waiting room)
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
No food or beverages allowed.
Restaurant] No
Parking] 3 cars
Target Age] No
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Address] Kyoto Fruit and Vegetable Center Bldg. 3F, 130 Chudoji Minami-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
2 min. walk from the bus stop "Kyoto Research Park-mae".
3 minutes walk from JR Tambaguchi Station
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed] Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year's holidays
Tel.075-321-8680
For more information about Ajiawaikan, the Kyoto Food Culture Museum, please visithere


Kyoto Central Market Fisheries Building Tour Area / Kyoto City Central Market Fisheries Building Tour Area
The Fisheries Building Tour Area opened in the Kyoto Central Market in 2023. Visitors can observe the auction (which starts around 5:00 a.m.), watch a "time travel theater" that shows images of the market's history on a large screen, learn about the work of market professionals, and view an exhibit that introduces the daily activities of the market, among many other things. Other attractions such as the "Tuna Photo Spot" and "Touch de Quiz" are designed for children to enjoy, allowing them to learn about the roles and functions of the market that support Kyoto's food culture while having fun.

Fisheries Building Celery

The viewing area is a 260-meter-long corridor, and the auction through the glass is very impressive (starts around 5:00 a.m.; no auction on days when the market is closed).

Fisheries Building Mort Ride Tour

The "Mote Ride Tour" offers visitors the experience of driving through a fisheries building, with the vehicle shaking.

Admission] Free
Nursing room] No
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper changing sheets] No
No food or beverages allowed.
Restaurant] Yes *Kyo-Shujaku Sushi Market is located inside the market.
Parking] No
Target Age] No
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Address] 80, Suzaku-bunki-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
Short walk from bus stop "Shichijo Senbon
4 minutes walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station
Hours of Operation] 5:00 - 17:00
Closed] Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year's holidays
Tel. 075-312-6564
For more information about the Kyoto Central Market Fisheries Building tour areahere


Kyoto Suzaku Sushi Market
[Located right in front of the Kyoto Central Market, this restaurant offers sushi using the freshest fish. Although it is a full-fledged sushi restaurant, the casual atmosphere makes it easy to enter with children. The second floor can accommodate up to 40 people, making it a great place for a large group of mothers or a lunch with parents and children. In addition to the food, an interesting feature of the restaurant is that parents and children can try their hand at making sushi.

Kyoto-Shujaku Sushi Market Cuisine

(bottom left) Kids' plate 880 yen, (top left) assorted 704 yen, (right) bamboo set (with red miso soup and dessert) 2480 yen. You can enjoy authentic sushi even with children.

No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs】 Yes
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] Yes
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] 6 cars
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Address] 32 Suzaku-bunki-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture (in Kyoto Central Wholesale Market)
【access】
Short walk from bus stop "Shichijo Senbon
3 minutes walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station
Business hours] 10:30-15:00 (LO/14:30), 17:00-21:00 (LO/20:30)
Closed】New Year's holidays
Tel. 075-321-4418
For more information about Sushi Market in Suzaku, Kyoto, Japan, please contacthere


Marufuku KYOTO
[Marufuku KYOTO is a delicatessen run by Marufuku Suisan, a brokerage at the Kyoto Central Market. Marufuku KYOTO offers a lineup of about 50 kinds of side dishes made from fresh seafood. The restaurant's picnic set full course (2 hours, 2,000 yen/person) includes a lunch box with Marufuku's special dashimaki sandwiches as the main dish. It also includes daily sweets such as salted butter cookies and pound cake, and a drink. Enjoy a picnic on the wide open lawn!

marufukuKYOTO picnic set

The basic plan includes sheets, cutting boards, cups, baskets, tables, and flower objects to enhance the picnic atmosphere. Chairs can also be rented for +300 yen.

Take-out only
No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] No
Children's chairs] No
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] No
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Address] 17 Suzaku Urahata-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】7 minutes walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station
Business hours] 10:00-19:00 / Sat/Sun, holidays 10:00-18:00 (*LO 2 hours before closing for picnic sets)
Closed on weekends and holidays
Tel. 075-950-0139
For more information about Marufuku KYOTOhere


Shokudo Five's
Mr. Yuasa, who operates a day service in the neighborhood, renovated a private house to make it more accessible to the elderly and local residents. The restaurant has an at-home atmosphere where customers can take off their shoes and relax. The daily lunch specials are generous in volume and cost-effective, so families are sure to be satisfied. When the weather is nice, the terrace seats with a large-screen TV are the best seats in the house.

Cafeteria Five's Lunch

Lunch-only daily set meal for 1000 yen. A very satisfying set that includes a main dish, three small side dishes, and a mini dessert.

Zashiki (small tatami room) seating】 Yes * Zashiki table seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs] No
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] Yes
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] No
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Address] 3-5 Nishi-zukayacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
2 minutes walk from bus stop "Shichijo Mibu side".
7 minutes walk from JR "Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station"
Business hours] Monday-Thursday 11:30-17:00 / Friday-Sunday 11:30-21:00

Closed on Wednesdays
For more information about Diner Five's, please visithere

2.You can enjoy a realistic disaster prevention experience and a tour of a sweets factory / Jujo area

Kyoto City Citizen's Disaster Prevention Center/Kyoto City Citizen's Disaster Prevention Center
This is a hands-on facility where visitors can learn about disaster prevention through simulated experiences such as earthquakes and strong winds. Through these experiences, visitors can feel the fear of disasters and learn more about the knowledge and actions they should take in case of an emergency. Even young children can experience a firefighting simulator and a rescue experience in a real helicopter, which will provide an opportunity for parents and children to talk about disaster prevention while having fun together. This is a great place to visit with the whole family, especially now that we don't know when a disaster will strike.

Kyoto City Citizen's Disaster Prevention Center Fire Fighting Simulator

A video firefighting simulator is also available for small children. Deepen your knowledge of disaster prevention while enjoying the game-like experience!

Disaster Prevention Center Helicopter

A life-size helicopter allows visitors to experience a rescue simulation while piloting the helicopter.

Admission] Free
Nursing room] Yes
Strollers are available for rent.
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Food and beverages are not allowed (*Drinking water is allowed only in designated areas).
Restaurant] No
Parking lot] 10 cars
Age Limit for Trial Room】 【Trial Room
Earthquake Experience Room: Pre-school children up to 5 on the seismic intensity scale
Firefighting Training Room: 3rd grade elementary school students and above for firefighting experience.
High wind experience room: wind speed up to 20 m for preschool children
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Address] 7 Nishikujo Sugata-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
A short walk from the bus stop "Shimin Saibousai Center-mae".
8 minutes walk from Jujo Station on the Kintetsu line
Hours of operation: 9:00-17:00
Closed on Mondays and the second Tuesday of the month (please inquire for a substitution if the day falls on a national holiday), year-end and New Year's holidays
Tel. 075-662-1849
For more information on the Kyoto City Citizen's Disaster Prevention Center, please contacthere


atelier kyoboam / atelier kyoboam
[Located across the street from the Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center, this museum features Kyo-Baamu, a baumkuchen born in Kyoto. Inside the museum, visitors can enjoy shopping, a café, and a factory tour. An all-ages stamp rally is currently underway, where visitors can receive an original sticker by visiting the adjacent Otabe Honkan and the other two facilities. After enjoying the museum to the fullest, visitors can choose from a wide variety of limited edition souvenirs.

Atelier Kyo Baam factory tour

The manufacturing factory [Kyo-Baamu Factory] is located on the second floor of the facility. This is the only place where you can see how Kyo-Baamu is made. Parents and children will be fascinated by the craftsmen's meticulous handiwork!

Kyo-Baamu Cafe

Kyo-baamu plate 770 yen and roasted tea latte 660 yen

Admission] Free
Nursing room] Yes
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Food and beverages are not allowed (except baby food).
Restaurant】 Yes
Parking lot] Approx. 40 cars
Age Limit for Trial Room】Yes(Elementary school students and older)
1st to 3rd graders must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*No children under elementary school age are allowed to enter.
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Address] 1, Nishikujo Takabatake-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
2 min. walk from bus stop "Shimin Saibousai Center-mae" (Citizen's Disaster Prevention Center)
10 min. walk from Jujo Station on the Kintetsu line
Business hours
1F store / 10:00-18:00
2F library and factory tour / 10:00-18:00
3F Cafe & Restaurant / 11:00-18:00 (LO/17:30)
Closed] No
Tel. 075-585-3795
For more information about atelier Kyo-Baamuhere


Gori´s Kitchen
Located about a 7-minute walk west of Kintetsu Jujo Station, Gori´s Kitchen offers authentic Italian cuisine in an at-home atmosphere. The restaurant has a tatami room and children's tableware and chairs, so you can come in with your children without worry. Every month a new menu is devised, and dishes full of originality using seasonal ingredients unique to Kyoto, such as hamo and myoga salad in summer, are appealing. Enjoy our special dishes and homemade dolce as a reward for your daily life.

Gorey's Kitchen Margherita

Margherita: 1,390 yen. It is baked to order, so you can enjoy it hot.

Zashiki (small tatami room) seating】 Yes
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs】 Yes
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] No
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] 4 cars
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Address] 65 Kamitoba Sugata-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】7 minutes walk from Jujo Station on the Kintetsu line
Business hours
11:30-14:00, 17:30-22:30
Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
*Offer ends when all ingredients are gone.
Closed on weekends and holidays
Tel. 075-200-9304
For more information about Gori´s Kitchen, please contacthere

3.Let's play with science through planetarium and experimental events! / Fushimi Area

Kyoto City Youth Science Center/Kyoto City Youth Science Center
This is a facility where everyone from infants to adults can enjoy learning about science and science through hands-on exhibits and events. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, events such as "Science Live," in which demonstrations and experiments are performed, and the planetarium provides easy-to-understand explanations using the Science Center's original programs. The "Parent-Child Fureai Science Room," which is exclusively for preschool children (*times when admission is not permitted), is equipped with playground equipment that allows parents and children to experience science together, and is recommended for their first contact with science.

Youth Science Center Tyrannosaurus

A talking Tyrannosaurus welcomes you.

Youth Science Center Garden

Many plants and rocks are displayed in the outdoor garden. Butterfly house in the outdoor garden can be entered with the escort of a staff member.

Admission: ¥520 for adults, ¥200 for junior high and high school students, ¥100 for elementary school students, and free for infants and toddlers.
Planetarium admission fee: Same as above
Nursing room] Yes (in the Science Room on the 1st floor)
Strollers are available for rent.
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Food and beverages are allowed in the group hall on the 1st floor and the rest hall on the 2nd floor only.
Restaurant] No
Parking lot] 30 cars
Target Age] No
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Address] 13 Fukakusa-Ikenouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】7 minutes walk from Keihan Fujimori Station
Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Closed on Thursdays (if the day falls on a national holiday, the museum will be open on the following weekday), year-end and New Year holidays (the museum will be open on Thursdays during spring, summer, and winter holidays).
Tel. 075-642-1601
For more information about Kyoto City Science Center for Youthhere


Gebecken Fukakusa Honten
[Located about a 7-minute walk from the Kyoto Science Center for Youth, this bakery offers bread and pastries for lunch. There are always 70 varieties of breads and pastries available. In addition to the standard breads, you can enjoy just looking at the original breads that are full of Kyoto flavor, such as Uji green tea, white miso, and Kyo Dashimaki Shokudo, which contains handmade dashimaki rolls carefully baked every morning with special broth. The pasta lunch set for 1,500 yen is hearty and sure to satisfy.

Gebecken Cuisine

Pasta lunch set includes salad, bread, drink and dessert for 1500 yen

No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs】 Yes
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] No
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] Yes
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Address] 6-71 Nishiura-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】5 minutes walk from Keihan Fujimori Station
Business Hours] 7:00-18:00 (Morning 7:00-10:00, Lunch 11:00-14:00)
Closed】New Year's holidays
Tel. 075-644-7782
For more information about Gevecken Fukakusa Honten, please contacthere

4.Recommended for kick bike debut! Large park where you can learn traffic rules / Murasaki area

Omiya Traffic Park/Omiya Highway Public Park
It is the only traffic park in Kyoto City with a mock road, where visitors can learn traffic rules while practicing actual bicycle riding. There is also playground equipment for children who are not old enough to ride bicycles. The park has a cycle store, take-out cafe, indoor rental space, and lots of greenery. Events for parents and children and kick bike and bicycle classes are held regularly, so be sure to check them out. A fire station is adjacent to the park, so it is interesting to watch fire trucks and training scenes from above.

Omiya Traffic Park Overall view

All facilities in the park full of greenery are new and comfortable.

Exterior view of Omiya Traffic Park

Enjoy learning traffic rules on realistic roads.

Admission】 Free
Nursing room】 Yes *Following the opening hours of Morinoya: 9:00-16:00 (closed on Mondays)
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper Changing Space] Yes
Food and beverages may be brought in.
Restaurant] Yes (take-out only)
Parking lot] 15 cars (charged)
Target Age] No
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Address】17-1 Omiya Nishiwakidai-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】 Short walk from Omiya Kotsu Koen-mae bus stop by city bus, 5 min. walk from Gen Takushita bus stop.
Business hours] Vary according to each facility.
Closed] Varies depending on each facility.
Tel. No (Inquiry form is available athere)
For more information about Omiya Traffic Park, please visithere


Sarasa Nishijin / Sarasanishijin
Sarasa Nishijin is a café renovated from the former Fujinomori Onsen, which closed down in 1998. It is interesting to look for remnants of the bathhouse in the brightly colored majolica tiles, the wall between the men's and women's baths, and the coffered ceiling. The cafe offers hearty food made from locally grown vegetables, a variety of sweets using seasonal fruits, and weekly lunch specials.

Sarasa Nishijin Cuisine

Hot and hot, available only at the Nishijin store! Teppan Brownie 790 yen. The chocolate brownie is a perfect combination with the ice cream melting on the hot teppan!

No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs] No
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] Yes
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] 2 cars
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Address] 11-1, Higashi-Fujino Fujinomori-cho, Shino, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】5 minutes walk from bus stop "Daitokuji-mae".
Business hours
Friday & Saturday 11:30-22:00 (LO/21:00)
Sunday-Thursday 11:30-21:00 (LO/20:15)
Closed on Wednesdays
Tel. 075-432-5075
For more information about Sarasa Nishijinhere

5.Enjoy playing and reading surrounded by nature! Recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time / Kitayama area

Kyoto Botanical Garden
The Kyoto Botanical Garden opened in 1924 as Japan's first public botanical garden. The garden is home to approximately 12,000 species of plants and exhibits that offer something new and fascinating every time you visit. In particular, one of the largest greenhouses in Japan, with 4,500 varieties of tropical plants and other exhibits, is a must-see. Visitors can view plants that are being exhibited for the first time in Japan or are in bloom for the first time. The playground area just inside the main gate is very popular with children. Nearby is the Mushroom Library, to which Bill Gates donated five books, where families can spend a relaxing time under the shade of the trees listening to the rustling of the trees.

Kyoto Botanical Garden Mushroom Library

Adjacent to the playground area [Mushroom Library] houses many books, including illustrated books and picture books. Enjoy reading with your child on a bench under the blue sky!

Kyoto Botanical Garden Lawn

Alcohol, toys (soap bubbles, balls, etc.), tents (including sunshade tarps), firearms, and animals are not allowed in or with the park. Let's spend our time observing the rules!

Admission: 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for high school students, and free for junior high school students and younger (admission fee to the greenhouse is also the same).
Strollers are available for rent.
Nursing room] Yes (Hot water for milk is available upon request)
Diaper Changing Space] Yes
Bring your own food and beverages】 Permitted *Alcohol is not allowed.
Restaurant】 Yes
Parking lot] 150 cars (paid parking)
Target Age] No
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Address] Shimogamo-Hangi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
A short walk from Exit 3 of Kitayama Subway Station (Kitayama Gate)
10 min. walk from Kitaoji Subway Station (Main Gate)
Opening Hours】9:00〜17:00 (last admission/16:00)
The viewing greenhouse is open from 10:00 to 16:00 (last entry by 15:30)
Opening hours may vary depending on the season and events.
Closed] No, Year-end and New Year holidays
Tel.075-701-0141
For more information about Kyoto Botanical Gardenhere


IN THE GREEN
[This garden dining restaurant is located to the west of the north gate of the Kyoto Botanical Garden. Enjoy a meal while admiring the seasonal scenery in the open-air restaurant with terrace seating and large windows. Authentic Neapolitan pizza and pasta, as well as a wide variety of drinks and desserts, are available, so stop by when you get tired of strolling through the Botanical Garden. A picnic set that includes a sheet, basket, pizza, French fries, and drink is also available, allowing you to enjoy a picnic in the Botanical Garden or along the nearby Kamo River.

In the Green Picnic Set

Choice of cola, orange juice, mango juice, coffee or tea. 1,900 yen per person includes rental of a basket and seat.

No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No (semi-private room seats are available)
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs】 Yes
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] No
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Nursing room] No
Parking] No
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Address】Next to the north gate of Kyoto Botanical Garden, Shimogamo-Hangi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】A short walk from Exit 3 of Kitayama Subway Station
Business hours] 11:00-22:00
Closed] No
Tel. 075-706-8740
For more information on IN THE GREENhere

6.There is also a mini amusement park! The zoo's ingenious exhibits bring out the best in the animals / Okazaki area

Kyoto City Zoo/Kyoto City Animal Park
Located about a 7-minute walk from Keage Subway Station, this historic zoo was the second zoo to open in Japan in 1903. The zoo is popular for its exhibitions designed to help visitors feel a connection with nature and the wild. The zoo also has playground equipment, a mini amusement park, and an attached restaurant, making it a great place to spend the entire day.

Kyoto Zoo Gorilla

The "gorilla's home," calculated to bring out the gorilla's natural behavior, is very popular.

Kyoto City Zoo Exterior

Zoo located in the nature-rich Okazaki area

Admission: 750 yen for adults (high school students and older), free for junior high school students and younger
Nursing room] Yes
Strollers are available for rent.
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Restaurant】 Yes
Food and beverages】 Permitted (*Food and beverages are prohibited in some areas)
Parking] No (coin parking available nearby)
Target Age] No
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Address] Okazaki Hoshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
2 minutes walk from bus stop "Okazaki Park Zoo Mae".
7 min. walk from Exit 1 of "Keage" subway station.
Business hours】Mar-Nov/9:00~17:00、Dec-Feb/9:00~16:30(Admission until 30 minutes before closing in both cases).
Closed]Mondays, Year-end and New Year holidays
Tel. 075-771-0210
For more information about Kyoto City Zoo, please visithere


Grill Koho / Grill Kodakara
A long-established Western-style restaurant with an old-fashioned taste established in 1961, not far from the Kyoto Zoo. The menu offers a variety of Western-style dishes such as hamburgers, fried dishes, etc. The popular omelette rice is a hearty dish, and the depth of the dobby sauce (domiglas sauce), which takes two weeks to prepare, can only be enjoyed here. Enjoy the view of the trees of Heian Jingu Shrine from the window while savoring the exquisite Western cuisine.

Grill Koho Cuisine

Omelette rice (medium) 1150 yen. Traditional style of thinly fried egg and ketchup rice with plenty of dobby sauce *Price subject to change

No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs】 Yes
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] No
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] No
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Address] 46 Okazakikitagosho-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
2 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Okazaki Michi"
17 minutes walk from Higashiyama Subway Station
Business hours] 11:30 - 20:30 (LO)
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Tel.075-771-5893
For more information about Grill Koho, please contacthere

7.Activities and high-five with popular characters! Not Just for Period Movies - Movie Village/Taishin Area

Toei Uzumasa Movie Village
It was established in 1975 as Japan's first theme park where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of movies through open sets and events and attractions from the world of movies and television. In addition to filming sets of period dramas, there are many attractions that parents and children can enjoy together, such as a three-dimensional maze and a haunted house. The park is scheduled to reopen in autumn 2025.

Toei Movie Village Indoor

Sky Climbing (7 meters high) (fee required). Children will be very satisfied with this authentic activity!

Toei Movie Landscape

Strolling around the streets of Edo, which appear in period dramas, is recommended with a kimono rental or disguise experience.

Admission: Adults 2,400 yen, Junior high school and high school students 1,400 yen, Children (3 years and older) 1,200 yen
Nursing room] Yes
Strollers are available for rent.
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Bring your own food and drink】 Permitted
Restaurant】 Yes
Parking lot] 700 cars (paid parking)
Target Age] No
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Address] 10, Tahata Higashi Beeoka-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
2 min. walk from Randen "Studio-mae Stn.
5 min. walk from JR "TAHATA" station.
Business hours】9:00〜17:00 *Varies according to season. Check the official website.
Closed】Mid-January every year *Check the official website
Tel: 0570-064349 (information on business hours, fees, etc.)
For more information about Toei Movie Village, please visithere


Pichi Pichi Goldfish / Pichi Pichi Goldfish
Located behind JR Hanazono Station, this café has a warm atmosphere where you can enjoy homemade fresh pasta and desserts. There is a wide selection of pasta with about 20 varieties. The owner, Ms. Shimizu, insists on handmade products as much as possible, from whole wheat pasta to focaccia, bacon, liver paste, and sweets such as cheesecake and gateau chocolat. The second floor seats, where you take off your shoes, are equipped with many picture books and magazines, so you can relax with your children in peace.

Pichi Pichi Goldfish Cuisine

Pasta with liver paste, 1,100 yen. A rich dish of cream-based pasta with mushrooms and homemade liver paste.

No [Zashiki (small tatami room) seating
Private room] No
Children's tableware] Yes
Children's chairs】 Yes
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] No
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] No
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Address] 4-8 Hanazono Teranouchi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】1 minute walk from Exit 2 of JR Hanazono Station
Business hours] 11:30 - 20:00 (LO/19:00)
Closed on Sundays and Mondays that are holidays
Tel. 075-821-4488
For more information on Pichi Pichi Goldfish.here

8.Enjoy Arashiyama with children! Monkey Feeding Experience / Arashiyama Area

Arashiyama Monkey Park / Arashiyama Monkey Park
Approximately 120 Japanese macaques live in the wild at this facility. A 20-minute hike up a paved mountain road leads to the summit, from which a panoramic view of Arashiyama can be enjoyed. There are swings and seesaws at the top of the mountain, and visitors can experience feeding the monkeys in a hut. Visitors can watch baby monkeys playing and practicing to bring food to their mouths as they go about their daily routines. Baby strollers are allowed, but should be avoided because of the mountain path. It is recommended to leave them at the reception.

Arashiyama Monkey Park Baby Monkey

You may see cute baby monkeys.

Arashiyama Monkey Park Summit

At the top of the mountain, you can see monkeys in their natural habitat. Take precautions and enjoy!

Admission: Adults 600 yen, 4-15 years old 300 yen, 3 years old and younger free
Nursing room] Yes *Simple curtain partition
Baby strollers available for rent] No
Diaper changing sheets] Yes
Food and drink】 Permitted *No food is allowed to be served outdoors on the summit due to the possibility of being taken by monkeys.
Restaurant] No
Parking] No
Target Age] No
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Address] 61 Nakao-shimo-cho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
【access】
5 min. walk from bus stop "Arashiyama Koen".
7 minutes walk from Hankyu "Arashiyama" station
10 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line
Business hours】9:00〜16:00 *Close at 16:30 at the top of the mountain. Closing may be earlier if monkeys return to the mountain.
Closed: Unscheduled holidays *Closed on January 1 and in case of inclement weather.
Tel. 075-872-0950
For more information about Arashiyama Monkey Park, please visithere


Bread, Espresso, and Arashiyama Garden
This café is located in a renovated 210-year-old prefectural government-designated cultural asset mansion, with a bakery overlooking the garden. The adjacent facility roasts its own coffee, and you can enjoy authentic coffee along with a menu using Japanese ingredients. The brunch set is a hearty meal that includes rice-flour canele, seasonal fruit sandwiches, and five kinds of bread. A bag to take home is also available.

Bread, Espresso and Arashiyama Garden Afternoon Set

Blanc Tea Set - Matsu - 3,500 yen per person. The Blanty Set comes with a rice-flour canele, seasonal fruit sandwiches, and five kinds of bread.

Zashiki (small tatami room) seating】 Yes
Private room] No
Children's tableware] No
Children's chairs] No
Kids' Space] No
Kids' Menu] No
Diaper changing sheets] No
Nursing room] No
Parking] No
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Address] 45-15 Sagano-baba-cho, Tenryuji, Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Access】A 12-minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station
Business hours】8:00〜18:00(LO/17:00)※Finishes when sold out
Closed on weekends and holidays
Tel.075-366-6850
For more information about Bread, Espresso and Arashiyama Garden, please visithere

*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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