5 years old, which is also the age of middle-aged and older people, is a time when you can do various things by yourself, and your mind and body grow greatly.
It is also an important time for children to become good at storytelling, to be full of curiosity, and to develop social skills.
Children grow up through traveling so much that there is a word "Tabiiku".
This time, we will introduce carefully selected spots recommended for family trips that focus on the development of a 5-year-old who is in a transitional period of development.
What is the age of 5 years old in the first place?
Let's break it down into physical, intellectual, and social.
It is also an important time for children to become good at storytelling, to be full of curiosity, and to develop social skills.
Children grow up through traveling so much that there is a word "Tabiiku".
This time, we will introduce carefully selected spots recommended for family trips that focus on the development of a 5-year-old who is in a transitional period of development.
What is the age of 5 years old in the first place?
Let's break it down into physical, intellectual, and social.
How does a 5 year old body develop?
5 years old is an important time when the foundation of motor nerves is built .
According to the famous Scammon developmental curve, the nervous system is said to reach 80% of adult growth by the age of five.
Neural circuits are said to be difficult to disappear once the pathways are formed.
For example, once you learn how to ride a bicycle, even if you haven't ridden for years, you can always ride smoothly.
5 years old is also called pre-golden age (3 to 8 years old), and it is the time when the foundation of athletic ability is completed.
It is very important to be able to provide more stimulation and experience a wide variety of movements during this time .
Specific developments include gaining leg strength and muscle strength to climb a jungle gym, turning forward on a horizontal bar, skipping, galloping, and bear walking.
With the ability to balance, including physical strength and muscle strength, more complex movements become possible.
In addition, the walking speed does not differ from that of adults, and it is possible to maintain balance and walk even in places with narrow strides such as balance beams.
Your hands will also become dexterous, and you will be able to cut straight lines and curves using scissors.
Also, staples and stick-type glue can be used appropriately depending on the application.
According to the famous Scammon developmental curve, the nervous system is said to reach 80% of adult growth by the age of five.
Neural circuits are said to be difficult to disappear once the pathways are formed.
For example, once you learn how to ride a bicycle, even if you haven't ridden for years, you can always ride smoothly.
5 years old is also called pre-golden age (3 to 8 years old), and it is the time when the foundation of athletic ability is completed.
It is very important to be able to provide more stimulation and experience a wide variety of movements during this time .
Specific developments include gaining leg strength and muscle strength to climb a jungle gym, turning forward on a horizontal bar, skipping, galloping, and bear walking.
With the ability to balance, including physical strength and muscle strength, more complex movements become possible.
In addition, the walking speed does not differ from that of adults, and it is possible to maintain balance and walk even in places with narrow strides such as balance beams.
Your hands will also become dexterous, and you will be able to cut straight lines and curves using scissors.
Also, staples and stick-type glue can be used appropriately depending on the application.
How does a 5-year-old's intelligence develop?
It is a time of great intellectual development .
You will be able to understand shapes, positions and colors, and you will be able to remember stories.
It is also a time when the ability to think logically and make decisions grows, so you will be able to understand even somewhat complicated content.
You will also be able to understand the concepts of days, hours, numbers, and comparative concepts such as "far" and "near".
It is said that conversations with adults become smoother during this period.
Some children develop an interest in reading and writing letters.
You will be able to understand shapes, positions and colors, and you will be able to remember stories.
It is also a time when the ability to think logically and make decisions grows, so you will be able to understand even somewhat complicated content.
You will also be able to understand the concepts of days, hours, numbers, and comparative concepts such as "far" and "near".
It is said that conversations with adults become smoother during this period.
Some children develop an interest in reading and writing letters.
How does a 5-year-old develop social skills?
From your own experiences and learnings, you will be able to see others and imagine their emotions .
You will be able to understand the rules and play, and you will be able to control your emotions better than ever.
You will also be able to understand the needs of those around you, such as your friends and family, as well as yourself.
You will also be able to have a heart of compassion for children and elderly people who are smaller than you.
You will be able to take into consideration the feelings of the other person and decide what you should do yourself.
You will be able to understand the rules and play, and you will be able to control your emotions better than ever.
You will also be able to understand the needs of those around you, such as your friends and family, as well as yourself.
You will also be able to have a heart of compassion for children and elderly people who are smaller than you.
You will be able to take into consideration the feelings of the other person and decide what you should do yourself.
Life habits are also in place, and you will be able to do your own things.
You will be able to do most of the things around you on your own, such as changing clothes, brushing your teeth, going to the bathroom, taking off and folding your clothes, and putting away your toys.
In addition to being able to use chopsticks to eat without spilling food, you will also be able to follow the etiquette and rules of eating.
What is "Tabiiku"?
Have you ever heard the word “Tabiiku” ? Professor Akemi Morishita of Toyo University, who specializes in tourism marketing,
is defined as In addition, there are the following three elements in "Tabiiku", and it is proposed that all of these elements must be met in order to conduct effective "Tabiiku".``Tabiiku'' is ``the idea that travel promotes the growth of humanity, and the knowledge, interests, and values gained through travel, as well as the ability to empathize, are used to help people grow.'' (Source: Japan International Tourism Association | Considering the Current Status and Definition of “Tabiiku” )
It is also incorporated as part of school education such as excursions, field trips, and school trips.①Travel experiences (intercultural/extraordinary experiences, exchanges at travel destinations, etc.),
(2) Sharing time with people (common experiences with family and friends, making memories, length of time shared compared to daily life, etc.),
③Travel-based education (vocational education, local education, geography/history education, globalization education, etc.)
(Source: Japan Society of International Tourism | Thinking about the current situation and definition of “Tabiiku” )
What are the benefits of “Tabiiku”?
What are the specific merits of travel education?In a 2010 survey conducted by Professor Morishita among 1,700 people aged 18 to 25, it was found that those who had a lot of family travel experience in their childhood had higher autonomy, communication skills, and mental stability. It seems that it turned out .
For example, 43.2% of respondents answered positively to items that measure their communication skills, such as "I am good at acting in harmony with others" and "I often talk about everyday events with my family." bottom.
52.0% of respondents answered that they "frequently travel with family," while only 33.2% answered that they "had no family travel experience." there was.
Since there is a complex causal relationship between the presence or absence of family trips and personality and abilities, it is not possible to say with certainty that "children's abilities have grown because of family trips," but there is a certain degree of correlation. I can hear you.
I am very happy that family trips have a positive impact on children's development .
10 Recommended Family Travel Spots to Go with a 5-Year-Old Child
We will introduce recommended spots for family trips carefully selected from the viewpoint of "travel education" that even children as young as 5 years old can enjoy.1. Hakodate Miraikan & Hakodate Kids Plaza [Hokkaido]
Kirarisu Hakodate is a commercial facility located right in front of Hakodate Station.
"Hakodate Miraikan" on the 3rd floor.
It is attracting attention as a facility where you can experience the latest technology while having fun.
An area where you can play with your whole body and an area where parents and children can relax by reading picture books.
Also, if you are thirsty or hungry, there is a space where you can play all day with your children, such as the "Terrace" where you can take a break while eating and drinking.
Events and workshops are held from time to time, making it a fun facility to see and experience.
<Basic information>
Address: Kirarisu Hakodate 3rd and 4th floors, 20-1 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
Access: About 3 minutes on by walk from JR Hakodate station
HP: http://hakodate-miraiproject.jp/
2. Shimizu Park (Chiba Prefecture)
The vast park is free to enter, and is fully equipped with field athletics, camping, and BBQ facilities.
You can enjoy rainbow trout fishing and pony farms all day long!
It will be a spot full of nature and attractions that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.
<Basic information>
Address: 906 Shimizu, Noda City, Chiba Prefecture
Phone number: 04-7125-3030
Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Tobu Urban Park Line "Shimizu Park Station"
HP: https://www.shimizu-kouen.com/
3. Yomiuri Land [Tokyo]
Speaking of Yomiuri Land, the image of an amusement park is strong, but on March 18, 2016, [Goodjoba!!] was born with the theme of manufacturing.
With factories for the four industries of "automobiles," "food," "fashion," and "stationery," you can experience a new type of amusement park with the theme of manufacturing that Japan is proud of and communication among three generations.
<Basic information>
Address: 4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo
Phone number: 044-966-1111
Access: About 10 minutes by bus from Odakyu Odawara Line "Yomiuri Land Mae Station"
HP: https://www.yomiuriland.com/
4. RISONARE Atami [Shizuoka Prefecture]
Plenty of seasonal events and activities.
Recommended for those looking for extraordinary experiences such as tree houses and thrilling aerial athletics.
You can also receive relaxation from dads and moms to heal the daily fatigue.
<Basic information>
Address: 2-13-1 Minakuchicho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 0570-073-055
Access: About 20 minutes by shuttle bus from Atami Station
HP: https://risonare.com/atami/
5. Dairy Kingdom Oratche (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Experience milking, harvesting seasonal vegetables, feeding the animals, making soft serve ice cream and bread.
There is a cowshed right next to the facility, and both adults and children are overwhelmed by the scenery of the powerful cows.
One of the attractions is that you can drink freshly squeezed milk.
<Basic information>
Address: 349-1 Tanna, Kannami Town, Tagata District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 055-974-4192
Access: About 20 minutes by car from JR Kannami Station, JR Atami Station, Izu Hakone Railway Oba Station
HP: https://oratche.com/
6. Nonhoi Park (Toyohashi Zoological and Botanical Park) [Aichi Prefecture]
A zoo zone, a botanical garden zone, an amusement park zone, and a natural history museum are fully equipped on the site of about 40 hectares.
All of them are worth seeing and the volume is enough even if you have time all day.
The zoo also has a Segway guided course, which is rare in Japan, and there is also a tour where you can take a close look at the animals for an hour.
<Basic information>
Address: 1-238 Aza Oana, Oiwa-cho, Toyohashi City
Phone number: 0532-41-2185
Access: About 6 minutes on foot from JR Futagawa Station South Exit
Website: https://www.nonhoi.jp/
7. Kanagawa Prefectural Fujino Art House [Kanagawa Prefecture]
A prefectural art experience facility with the theme of "contact, experience, and creation."
It can be used for day trips, but it also has accommodation facilities.
Although it is a Kanagawa prefectural facility, it is an art experience facility that anyone can use.
You can always experience pottery, woodwork, glasswork, etc., and special programs are held according to the season.
Pottery Motebineri is designed so that even children up to the age of five can take on the challenge.
<Basic information>
Address: 4819 Makino, Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone number: 042-689-3030
Access: From Fujino Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, get off at the Fujino Art House bus stop and walk for 1 minute
HP: https://fujino-art.jp/
8. Ishikawa Prefecture Fureai Insect Museum [Ishikawa Prefecture]
The Fureai Insect Museum, where you can touch living insects in the nature-filled Hakusan area, is a spot you'll want to drop by with your insect-loving children.
One of the attractions of the facility is that you can experience making insect specimens.
If you are in Ishikawa Prefecture, we recommend that you visit and see it.
<Basic information>
Address: 3 Inu, Yawata-cho, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Phone number: 076-272-3417
Access: About 20 minutes on foot from Tsurugi Station on the Ishikawa Line
HP: https://www.furekon.jp/
9. Achi Village (Nagano Prefecture)
"Achi Village" where you can participate in the starry sky tour, which is said to be the best in Japan.
During the starry sky tour held in Achi Village in summer, you can enjoy a rare starry sky on a ropeway with a total length of 2,500m and a height difference of 600m.
It is a valuable place where you can see constellations that are difficult to see with the naked eye.
<Basic information>
Address: 483 Komaba, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture (Achi Village Office)
HP: https://www.vill.achi.lg.jp/
10. Tennoji Zoo (Osaka Prefecture)
A zoo that has been ranked first among zoos where you can understand the ecology well in a certain newspaper ranking.
It is a facility that is sure to be an attractive place for 5-year-old children full of "why?" and "why?".
Among them, the African Savanna Zone is a must-see.
You can also experience feeding animals.
<Basic information>
Address: 1-108 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji Ward, Osaka City
Phone number: 06-6771-8401
Access: 5 to 10 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Dobutsuen-mae Subway Station
HP: https://www.tennojizoo.jp/
summary
There is a sense of fulfillment just by going to a place that you can't usually go with your family , but I recommend choosing a place that is stimulating for a growing 5-year-old child and good for the child's development.
It is also an attractive spot where you can have fun at a relatively reasonable price, such as spots full of activities where you can move around energetically, hands-on manufacturing experiences, and interaction with nature such as animals and insects that you cannot usually touch.
Let's make a lot of memories full of smiles as a family!
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