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Best Things to Do in Kyoto, with kids
Sanzen-in is 76% Kids-Friendly
Kids enjoy laughing jizō treasure hunts, stamp rallies, and koi spotting, yet many steps and no playground demand close parental watch despite discounted child tickets.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is 76% Kids-Friendly
School-age children enter cheaply and can move between bright courtyard and galleries, yet fragile artworks and few interactive exhibits mean parents must guide and limit visit length.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) is 76% Kids-Friendly
Children over 80 cm get free life jackets and enjoy mild rapids and boatmen’s songs, but there are no toilets or shade stops for two hours, so guardians must plan breaks and carry snacks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hozugawa River Cruise - Exciting boat ride in Arashiyama, Kyoto 2023
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Kyoto's Most Breathtaking River Adventure! - Hozugawa Boat Ride (4K)
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Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is 76% Kids-Friendly
Round One games, crafts and food stalls amuse 6-12s, but dense traffic crossings, narrow sidewalks and few playgrounds require constant adult guidance and hand-holding.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Byodoin is 76% Kids-Friendly
School-age children learn history and collect temple stamps, but no play equipment and Phoenix Hall tour requires silence, so interest may fade after an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Uji: 20 Mins from Kyoto, Off the Beaten Path Day Trip! ⛩️🍵 Byodoin Temple & Matcha Snacks 💚
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Heian-jingū Shrine is 76% Kids-Friendly
Kids can feed carp, hop stepping stones and use Okazaki Park next door; cheap child ticket helps, yet long gravel paths, little shade and no interactive displays may tire or bore them quickly.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Arashiyama Park Nakanoshima Area is 76% Kids-Friendly
Children can picnic, run on lawns, and spot fish from a supervised rowboat; however, there is no fenced playground and the unfenced riverbank means parents must keep close watch throughout the visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kyoto National Museum is 75% Kids-Friendly
Hands-on carts, child audio guide, free worksheets, and free entry under 18 engage school-age kids, but fragile artifacts mean no touching in galleries and boredom risk after 2 hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is 75% Kids-Friendly
School-age children can handle the paved climb, use the summit playground and feed monkeys safely, but close supervision is vital because monkeys grab items and the trail is steep and uneven.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Maruyama Park (Kyoto) is 75% Kids-Friendly
Children can run on lawns, feed carp, and ride a rickshaw, but there is no playground and hanami crowds demand closer supervision; toilets are basic, so plan off-peak or prepare accordingly.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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