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Family-Friendly Attractions
Popular Family-Friendly Attractions in Kyoto [2025]
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Kyoto Railway Museum
4.8
/5
241 reviews
6.8
From AU$ 15.49
Based on 745 reviews
Kyoto City Centre | 3.6 km from downtown
Phone +81-570-080462
Address: Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.9 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto
Highlights:
Showcase 53 historic trains
Steam engines & bullet trains exhibit
Saved by 487 users213 positive reviews
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super big and nice place, a lot of things to do here.. the kids sure learn a lot, we try the train simulation and ride on the steam train too with additional cost. super love the museum ❤️
The Kyoto Railway Museum is amazing! As soon as I entered, the retro and modern design grabbed me. There are a lot of exhibits, from old steam locomotives to Shinkansen models. The interactive experience area is full of fun, and the children had a lot of fun. The staff is enthusiastic and professional. Although I don’t understand, I feel that the popular science is in place. It is very suitable for bringing children to learn knowledge
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Kyoto Aquarium
4.6
/5
137 reviews
5.9
From AU$ 19.83
Based on 558 reviews
Kyoto City Centre | 3.3 km from downtown
Phone +81 75-354-3130
Address: 35-1 Kankijichō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Experience Jing River & dolphin show
Home to 15,000 marine creatures
Saved by 400 users119 positive reviews
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It has everything it needs. It doesn't look big and it takes 2 hours to see it all. Tickets at the door are 2400 for adults and 1200 for children, so buying tickets on Ctrip is affordable. Tickets are issued in real time and can be exchanged manually at the counter for admission.
I went there on the same day and could buy it on the same day. I could buy it whenever I wanted. It was very convenient. I went to the counter to exchange the QR code for the paper ticket and used it. I watched the dolphin show in the morning, which was pretty good. I ate a giant salamander popsicle. There were many cute dolls and toys in the store when I went out.
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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
4.5
/5
127 reviews
5.6
From AU$ 28.91
Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao | 5.5 km from downtown
Phone +81 570-064-349
Address: 10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokachō, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8586, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Stroll town & experience history
Explore 20+ Japanese historical sets
Saved by 316 users53% positive reviews
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Saint Seiya, Slam Dunk, none of these... Mainly ninja and samurai themes, Edo period architecture, and a lot of content about Kamen Rider. The place is very small, but the service is enthusiastic. Many people rented Japanese costumes to take photos. There are not many Chinese people. Bring your kids there. You can rent a ninja outfit for 1,000 yen, buy a headscarf and wear it, and you can shoot Jay Chou's "Ninja" MV.
Visiting Toei Studio Park was so surreal because you are able to visit a movie set where they shoot their films and shows. It's actually the most enjoyable part because you got to see how the set all look like and be amazed how they made this place and even bring it back.
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Kyoto Botanical Gardens
4.3
/5
55 reviews
4.1
From AU$ 23.75
Based on 402 reviews
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama | 4.1 km from downtown
Phone +81 75-701-0141
Address: Shimogamo Hangicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0823, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Have fun with nature in the children's garden
Stroll through a greenhouse to admire thousands of plants
33% positive reviews
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I went there last year to see the autumn leaves and it was so beautiful.
I'm planning to go again at the end of this year.
It will be lit up from the 10th of next month until the end of the year.
Although we are still in a state of emergency, the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens will resume normal operations from June 1st. Many people still don’t know this, so even though it was a Saturday, there were very few visitors, so it was a very relaxing experience.
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