INFO FOR PARENTS
Children need the freedom and time to play.
Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.
-Kay Redfield Jamison
Here are some activities geared to keeping your littles happy and active while here in Kannabe.
You will find high energy activities for every season to fit your active kids.
You will find high energy activities for every season to fit your active kids.
Plastic Skiing
One of the longest runs in western Japan at 450m long and a 15 degree incline. The course and equipment used are the same as those in winter. This is why it’s a great place for many pro skiiers to come for summer training.
Age Range
5+
Season of Play
Grass Skiing
Grass skiing is more like roller skating or roller blading than it is like skiing. You will glide down the grass hill on something like a catepillar. The only course is a beginner course so it is perfect for first timers.
Age Range
3+
Season of Play
Mountain Board
Like an offroad version of skateboarding. Grab a board and enjoy cruising down the slope.
Age Range
4+
Season of Play
Buggy Cross / Strider
Buggy cross is like an off-road version of a strider. They have a break installed on them so it should be easy to control your speed. Even smaller kids can enjoy this activity.
Age Range
5+
Season of Play
Green Drive
Sit and ride down on something like a single grass ski. Take your time getting a hang of this activity.
Age Range
5+
Season of Play
Putter Golf
Great for the little ones that are aspiring to be pro golfers or just want to putt the golf ball around some easy greens. There are no traps or obstacles on this mini 18 hole course.
Putter golf is open from 9am to 4:55pm and is 1,000yen per player for one round. The price includes rentals.
Putter golf is open from 9am to 4:55pm and is 1,000yen per player for one round. The price includes rentals.
Age Range
3+
Season of Play
Paragliding
Take off into the sky with one of the local paragliding schools.
There are great set plans that you can choose from depending on your choice of school. Advanced reservations are needed. For information and inquiries please check directly with the schools listed below. (*Appologies, all schools are only conducted in Japanese.)
There are great set plans that you can choose from depending on your choice of school. Advanced reservations are needed. For information and inquiries please check directly with the schools listed below. (*Appologies, all schools are only conducted in Japanese.)
Age Range
10+
Season of Play
Trampoline
Perhaps one of the most popular kids activities. What kid doesn’t like to jump around.
Price: 500 yen / 20 minutes.
*There is no restriction on the number of people in your group. However, for safety reasons there can not be more than one person at a time on the trampoline and somersaults are prohibited. Your safety is your responsibility we take no responsibility for injuries.
Price: 500 yen / 20 minutes.
*There is no restriction on the number of people in your group. However, for safety reasons there can not be more than one person at a time on the trampoline and somersaults are prohibited. Your safety is your responsibility we take no responsibility for injuries.
Age Range
5+
Season of Play
Skiing/Snowboarding
There are three ski resorts in the area and each offer half day or full day lessons for kids from 5 years old. Prices and courses differ per school. Please contact the school directly for details. A list of some of the schools and their pricings can be found at the link below. (*the linked page is in Japanese and the lessons are conducted in Japanese only.)
http://www.kannabe.co.jp/school
http://www.kannabe.co.jp/school
Age Range
4+
Season of Play
Sledding
There is a great sledding hill at Up Kannabe Ski Area. Tickets can be purchased at the base for the moving walkway lift that can take you to the top of the hill. You can rent a sled and even clothes at the nearby rent shops.
Age Range
0+
Season of Play
Snowshoeing
Take your time trekking through the snow and enjoying the winter scenery. Kannabe’s Nature School offers snowshoe tours that include a simple snow picnic along your route. Inquire with the school for details.
Kannabe Nature School
Kannabe Nature School
Age Range
6+
Season of Play