Family-friendly
Kyoto events that work for kids and parents — workshops, hands-on museums and family days, checked against organizers' pages.
Next 30 days
Sat, Oct 17
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sun, Oct 18
10:00
Updated Oct 12May have changedSource ↗ monocro.info
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Mon, Oct 19
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Tue, Oct 20
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Wed, Oct 21
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Thu, Oct 22
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Fri, Oct 23
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sat, Oct 24
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sun, Oct 25
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Mon, Oct 26
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Tue, Oct 27
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Wed, Oct 28
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Thu, Oct 29
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Fri, Oct 30
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sat, Oct 31
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sun, Nov 1
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Mon, Nov 2
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Tue, Nov 3
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Wed, Nov 4
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Thu, Nov 5
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Fri, Nov 6
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sat, Nov 7
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
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Updated Oct 12May have changedSource ↗ note.com
Sun, Nov 8
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Mon, Nov 9
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Tue, Nov 10
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Wed, Nov 11
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Thu, Nov 12
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Fri, Nov 13
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sat, Nov 14
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
Sun, Nov 15
10:00
Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu
Runs Oct 17 – Feb 14
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体 · Experiences
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま
adults ¥800, children 4-15 ¥400, under 3 free
Heads-up. Wild monkey habitat; 20-min uphill climb. Feed only inside the hut; don't stare at or touch monkeys. No strollers.
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ monkeypark.jp
体 · Experiences
Board game cafe bar Hide Out
ボードゲームカフェ バー Hide Out（四条店）
~JPY 1000-1999 avg spend
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ cafe-hideout.com
体 · Experiences
Haha to Ko no Mori Autumn Nature Class (Kyoto Gyoen)
京都御苑 母と子の森 秋の自然教室
100 yen per person (per summer edition flyer)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ env.go.jp
体 · Experiences
Heian Gyokuo Touen — Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Experience
平安玉王陶苑 陶芸体験
Potter's wheel experience ¥6,600 per person, tax included (from Jan 2026)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ en.activityjapan.com
体 · Experiences
kokoka Kids' Spaces Story Time
kokoka キッズスペース おはなし会
500 yen per child per session (per KCIF page)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ kcif.or.jp
体 · Experiences
Kyoto Aquarium
京都水族館
Adults ¥2,600, high school students ¥2,000, junior/elementary students ¥1,400, children aged 3+ ¥900 (revised Feb 2026)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ kyoto-aquarium.com
体 · Experiences
Kyoto City Zoo
京都市動物園
adults ¥750, junior high and under free (per third-party listing)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ zoo.city.kyoto.lg.jp
体 · Experiences
Kyoto Natural Indigo Dyeing with Local Masters
天然藍染め体験（京都西部工房）
From about US$107 per adult (booking platform price)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ getyourguide.com
体 · Experiences
Nintendo Museum
ニンテンドーミュージアム
JPY 3300 (adult); JPY 2200 (12-17); JPY 1100 (6-11); preschool free
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ livejapan.com
体 · Experiences
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto
adults ¥3,800+ (dynamic), 13-17 ¥2,800, 4-12 ¥1,800, under 3 free
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ teamlab.art
体 · Experiences
UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE (Toei Uzumasa Eigamura)
東映太秦映画村 / UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE
adults ¥2,800, junior/high school ¥1,800, children 3+ ¥1,600
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ global.toei-eigamura.com
体 · Experiences
YUSAI Tea Ceremony & Wagashi Making (Gion, chair style)
祇園 遊彩 茶道・和菓子体験
From about US$60 per adult (booking platform price)
Updated Oct 11May have changedSource ↗ tripadvisor.co.za
Frequently asked
Are these events free?
Some are; each listing shows the price and whether you need to book.