Children Activities in Sendai

Your guide to family fun in Miyagi's capital

Any local will tell that Sendai is "sumiyasui", or "easy to live". For the same reasons, Sendai is ideal for family fun on the weekends. Interact with animals, go fruit picking, play in the snow, or create some art! Kids will never be bored if you take them on one of these adventures. There are even cultural experiences such as making chopsticks or painting a kokeshi doll. Here are some ideas to keep kids busy!

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai City Agriculture & Horticulture Center

Grape Picking Experience in Sendai

Enjoy the fruits of autumn, delicious grape picking! This is a great experience where you can take home the most delicious grapes of the season♪

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

Reservation Available

Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Inc.

Hand-Grill a Kamaboko Fishcake ~Main Shop~

Enjoy a fluffy and delicious kamaboko from the grill! ~Main Shop~

300 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended

JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama

Strawberry Picking at JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama

All-you-can-eat within the time limit at a strawberry greenhouse!

2,200 JPY– (tax included)

YAGIYAMA ZOOLOGICAL PARK FUJISAKI NO MORI

Animal Petting Experience

Interact directly with animals.

0 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai Tansu Kumanodou Workshop

Lacquering Chopsticks Experience at Akiu Traditional Crafts Village

Have fun working with your hands and experience the joy of traditional Japanese crafts!

1,800 JPY– (tax included)

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"Iwanuma Sheep Village"-- Japan Overseas Cooperative Association (JOCA)

Sheep Feeding Experience at "Iwanuma Sheep Village"

35 sheep live happily on our sheep farm which was constructed with local residents in the disaster-stricken coastal area of Iwanuma City. Around the sheep farm, a plaza, a dog run park (separate fee), and a farm have been developed. Just l…

100 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Spring Valley Sendai izumi Ski Resort

Imoni (Potato Stew) Party at Spring Valley Sendai Izumi Mountain Park

Indulge in Miyagi prefecture's autumn delicacy! Enjoy a no-prep, no-hassle imoni potato stew party!

2,900 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Traditional Kokeshi Sato Kokeshi Shop

Kokeshi Painting Experience at Sato Kokeshi Shop

Create your own original kokeshi doll like no other in the world by using just 4 colors: black, red, yellow, and green!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Kanezakisouhonten Sasakama-kan

Handmade Fried Kamaboko Fish Cake Workshop

Staff will provide instructions on how to prepare and fry the kamaboko fish cake, so the program is easy to join. You can even bring home fried kamaboko nuggets made by staff as a souvenir!

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

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Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum

Natural Stone Kaleidoscope Making Experience

In the "Natural Stone Kaleidoscope Making Experience," all you need to do is simply place your favorite natural stones and beads into your favorite pattern tube. Make your own special kaleidoscope with natural stones!

3,960 JPY– (tax included)

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Aoba Castle and Honmaru Museum

Sendai Castle "VR GO!" Virtual Reality Experience

Experience Date Masamune's "Sendai Castle" by time traveling back 400 years to the Edo period with a head-mounted virtual reality display!

800 JPY– (tax included)

with DOG

🐶Let's Visit a Dog Cafe!🐶

Bring your own dog or play with our shop's dogs in a relaxing at-home setting.

0 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Miyagi Matsushima Rikyu

Tile Art Coaster and Pot Mat Making

Make original tiles with Japanese congratulatory patterns and other patterns.

3,000 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Kurikoma Kougen Nature School

Mt. Kurikoma Mountain Stream Walk

Walk through waterways, see mini waterfalls, and climb over rocks at Mt. Kurikoma. Appreciate nature while cooling down during the hot Japanese summer!

5,000 JPY– (tax included)

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"Iwanuma Sheep Village"-- Japan Overseas Cooperative Association (JOCA)

Sheep Race! 🐑 at Iwanuma Sheep Village

The most thrilling activity of “Sheep Village” is the sheep race! If you correctly guess the winner, you’ll get free feeding experience tickets or exchangeable “Sheep Village Points”! We also offer sheep feeding and guiding experiences♪

0 JPY– (tax included)

Reservation Available

Mukai＊Ikimono Labo.

Nature Hunt with Handmade Microscope in Akiu Traditional Crafts Village!!

See how the appearance of items completely change when viewed with a microscope.

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Kurikoma Kougen Nature School

Sustainable Chopstick Experience at Mt. Kurikoma

Make your own original set of chopsticks from wood gathered through sustainable forest thinning.

1,650 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Spring Valley Sendai izumi Ski Resort

Sky Adventure Park at Spring Valley Sendai Izumi Mountain Park

Enjoy a wide variety of attractions in the great outdoors! Have even more fun by experiencing nature with your friends or family!

700 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai City Agriculture & Horticulture Center

Fig Picking Experience in Sendai

Harvest different varieties of figs depending on the season. The figs look and taste different depending on the variety!

800 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Mukai＊Ikimono Labo.

Nature Project! Make Pressed Leaves Badges at Akiusha!

Enjoy nature, learn about plants, and make your own art project to bring home as a souvenir!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

FIFTEEN

Paint Your Own T-Shirt (Futsuka-machi, downtown branch)

Use a special ink to paint a T-shirt with a pre-printed pattern on it. You can also add extra lettering or images to make your own unique design. We have different T-shirt types with original Sendai style images and several other designs.

2,750 JPY– (tax included)

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"Iwanuma Sheep Village"-- Japan Overseas Cooperative Association (JOCA)

"Sheep Breakfast" & Snack Time! Sheep Feeding at "Iwanuma Sheep Village"

Welcome to "Iwanuma Sheep Village!" Help our shepherd feed the 30 sheep living on our ranch during the morning or afternoon feeding sessions.

0 JPY– (tax included)

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Sendai City Agriculture & Horticulture Center

Tomato Picking Experience in Sendai

Don't worry about the weather! Enjoy tomato picking indoors!

800 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama

Apple Picking at JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama

This is an apple picking experience at JR Fruit Park Sendai Arahama.

1,850 JPY– (tax included)

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Kokeshino SHIMANUKI CO.,LTD

Decorate a Miniature Kokeshi Doll

Select your kokeshi doll from 6 types then view the many samples to be filled with inspiration. Now it is time to create your original masterpiece!

900 JPY– (tax included)

YAGIYAMA ZOOLOGICAL PARK FUJISAKI NO MORI

Free Flight Bird Encounter

Observe birds flying up close.

0 JPY– (tax included)

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Ishinomori Manga Museum

Manga Workshop at Ishinomori Manga Museum

Try your hand at painting and drawing your own manga character illustrations!

200 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Sendai City Agriculture & Horticulture Center

Apple Picking Experience in Sendai

Did you know you can pick apples in Sendai City?

1,800 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended

Ichigo Ichie

Sendai Strawberry Picking Experience

40 minutes of all-you-can-pick/all-you-can-eat strawberries!

2,200 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Miyagi Matsushima Rikyu

Kokeshi painting experience

Choose your favorite shape from many kokeshi of different sizes and shapes, and freely draw your own original kokeshi! On weekends, special kokeshi workers in Miyagi Prefecture will ♪ teach you directly.

2,000 JPY– (tax included)

~JURA NO MORI~ Reptile Cafe & Specialty Shop

Welcome to Tohoku's First Reptile Cafe!! 🐍

Visit our reptile cafe and specialty shop to view and touch rare animals!

1,100 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Craft Studio Nadeshiko

Zunda Mochi Traditional Miyagi Sweets Making Experience

Make a traditional local dish using all natural and additive-free ingredients!

1,800 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

FIFTEEN

Paint Your Own T-Shirt (Kitayama area branch)

Use a special ink to paint a T-Shirt with a pre-printed pattern on it. You can also add extra lettering or images to make your own unique design. We have different T-Shirt types with original Sendai style images and several other designs.

2,750 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended

Kokeshino SHIMANUKI CO.,LTD

Make a Key Chain from Ogatsu Stone

Ogatsu stones from Miyagi are famous in Japan. By freely drawing your own design on one, you’ll create a unique key chain like no other!

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

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Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum

Cute and Quick Kaleidoscope Making Experience

In the "Cute and Quick Kaleidoscope Making Experience," just simply place your favorite beads into your favorite pattern tube to make your own original kaleidoscope! This is a quick and fun activity we recommend for everyone, especially ch…

1,300 JPY– (tax included)

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Tadokoro Shokuhin Co., Ltd.

40-minute All-You-Can-Eat Luxury Grape Picking Experience in Yamamoto Town

Taste the amazing "Shine Muscat" grape for yourself! This high quality grape variety was made by combining new technology and the history of Yamamoto Town.

2,700 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Kanezakisouhonten Sasakama-kan

Handmade Sasakama Fish Cake Workshop in Sendai

The staff will provide instructions on how to prepare and grill fish cake, so anyone can enjoy this experience easily. The grilled sasakamaboko is so delicious!

1,000 JPY– (tax included)

YAGIYAMA ZOOLOGICAL PARK FUJISAKI NO MORI

Animal Feeding Experience

Let’s give food directly to animals and observe how they eat.

100 JPY– (tax included)

Reservation Available

Sendai City Jomon Site Park

Make Clay Imprints with Hands and Feet

What patterns can you create by pressing your hands and feet?

100 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended

Abe Kamaboko-ten Co., Ltd.

Hand-Grilled Fishcake Experience at Abe Kamaboko-ten, Main Store

Enjoy the hand-baked Sasa Kamaboko experience at the Sendai shopping district where the main branch of Abe Kamaboko, the godfather of Sendai's specialty Sasa Kamaboko, is located!

300 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

Spring Valley Sendai izumi Ski Resort

Snow Adventure Kingdom at Spring Valley Sendai Izumi

At our Snow Adventure Kingdom we offer a lineup of activities, such as thrilling snow tubing and sledding which can also be enjoyed by adults, an inflatable slide, and a snow play area. In addition, snow escalators are in operation on week…

1,500 JPY– (tax included)

Recommended Reservation Available

FIFTEEN

Paint Your Own Tote/Sacoche Bag (Futsuka-machi, downtown branch)

Use a special ink to paint a bag with a pre-printed pattern on it. You can also add extra lettering or images to make your own unique design. We have different bag types with original Sendai style images and several other designs.

1,980 JPY– (tax included)