12 Days | An action-packed family adventure from the Tokyo streets to Kyoto’s eats
Gather the kids and embark on an adventure through the Land of the Rising Sun on this 12-day family trip through Japan. From the houses of ancient emperors to technological gizmos, this journey packs in the best stuff to see and do as a family, plus plenty of time to kick back and soak it up in the onsen. Learn the art of calligraphy in Tokyo, ride the Hakone ropeway for views of Mt Fuji and immerse yourself in Japanese culture in Kyoto. With the local expertise of your leader to draw on at every step of the way, this is a family holiday that’s sure to leave lifelong memories.
Trip overview
- Start
- Tokyo, Japan
- Finish
- Kyoto, Japan
- Theme
- Family, Rail
- Destinations
- Japan
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 5
- Group size
- Min 2 - Max 16
- Trip code
- CJFP
- Try your hand at traditional calligraphy in Shinjuku, then learn to cook your own okonomiyaki on a relaxing boat cruise around Tokyo Bay – Tokyo really is fun for the whole family!
- Explore Hakone by cable-car, pirate ship and with a peaceful walk around the lake – maybe even catch a glimpse of the iconic Mt Fuji on a clear day, before relaxing in the soothing waters of an onsen.
- Visit Himeji Castle – Japan's most impressive samurai castle – then dive into Kyoto culture with a walk around the famous Goin district.
- Learn about an important chapter of Japan’s history at the Hiroshima Peace Park, followed by a visit to the relaxing island of Miyajima where deer roam the streets.
- Take a daytrip from Kyoto to Arashiyama and cruise along the Hozu River on a boat ride – this route along the river is over 400 years old and surrounded by lush rolling mountains – then, visit the bamboo forest.
- Japan is best explored on foot and by public transport. You’ll need to be fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet and able to handle your luggage as you navigate busy train stations. We recommend comfortable shoes and packing light.
- This trip includes staying at a ryokan (traditional inn) in Hakone, where you have the option to sleep on a futon on a tatami (mat floor) and take a traditional onsen bath. Western beds and bathrooms are also available.
- Room sizes in Japan may be smaller than you’re used to, and larger families may be provided two rooms due to limited availability of triple or quad share rooms.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Bullet Train, Train, Cable car, Taxi, Tram
Hotels (9 nights), Ryokan (2 nights)
- Tokyo - Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo - Monjayaki Dinner on Boat
- Tokyo – Harajuku walk
- Tokyo - Japanese & Calligraphy lesson
- Hakone - Lake Ashinoko boat cruise
- Hakone - Cable car/Ropeway
- Hakone – Karakuri Secret Box Museum
- Hiroshima – Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome
- Hiroshima - Miyajima Island
- Himeji - Himeji Castle
- Kyoto - Nishiki-Koji Market
- Kyoto - Gion District walk
- Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kyoto - Arashiyama sightseeing
- Kyoto - Tenryuji Temple
- Kyoto - Hozu River boat ride
- Tokyo - Karaoke - JPY2000
- Tokyo Government Tower - Free
- Hakone - Open-Air Museum - JPY2000
- Hakone - Checkpoint Museum - JPY500
- Hakone – Onsen theme park (from) - JPY2500
- Hiroshima – Peace Museum - JPY200
- Miyajima – Daishoin Temple - Free
- Miyajima - Itsukushima Shrine - JPY300
- Hiroshima – Hiroshima Castle - JPY370
- Kyoto - Gion Corner cultural centre - JPY5500
- Kyoto - Cooking class - JPY7700
- Kyoto – Tea ceremony with maiko - JPY14300
- Kyoto – Samurai Kembu Theatre - JPY5000
- Kyoto – Arashiyama rickshaw ride ( From ) - JPY4000
- Nara - Day trip from Kyoto - JPY9000
- Osaka - Universal Studios (one day pass) - JPY8600
- Kyoto - Maiko/Geisha makeover ( From ) - JPY12650
- Kyoto – Kyoto Railway Museum - JPY1500
- Kyoto – Bike hire ( per day ) from - JPY1200
- Kyoto – Ramen Factory Kyoto - JPY16500
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. These trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
3. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
4. A single supplement is available to book for adults who would like a room to themselves. The single supplement excludes Days 4 and 5 (ryokan) and Days 6 and 7 (hotel) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. We recommend packing light and compact for rail travel in Japan or using luggage transfer services, which are available at an additional cost. Please review the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
6. We are currently unable to offer airport transfers in Japan. Please refer to the Joining Point Instructions of the Essential Trip Information for our recommendations on arrival. Your leader will be able to advise the best way to reach the airport at the end of your trip.
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