11-Nights Japan for Families - Family Vacations, Private Guided Experiences from $7,265

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Tokyo

Transfer: Tokyo Haneda Aptto Tokyo - Shinjuku

Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (4 Star Rating)

The Keio Plaza Hotel is the ideal location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Only minutes away from the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, the luxury hotel provides stunning views over central Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a wide variety of home-away-from-home hospitality, with 1,435 guest rooms to choose from to accommodate your every need. Located in Shinjuku, in the very heart of the Tokyo metropolis, the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo extends top rated services and facilities, features that guests come to expect of a world class hotel.

Begin your Tokyo adventure at the legendary Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest intersections in the world. Kids will enjoy crossing with the bustling crowd, looking up at the massive neon billboards, and taking photos with the famous Hachiko Statue. Keep an eye out for the popular 3D cat billboard, which appears throughout the day between other advertisements, adding a fun and whimsical touch to the scene.

Then visit Shibuya PARCO, home to two of the city's most exciting gaming stores: Nintendo Tokyo and the Pokemon Center. At Nintendo Tokyo, kids can spot beloved characters like Mario, Link, and Kirby, and explore shelves filled with colorful merchandise and unique Nintendo-themed souvenirs. Just a floor above is the Pokémon Center Shibuya, one of the world's most thrilling Pokemon stores. Here, a giant Mewtwo statue greets visitors, hundreds of plush Pokemon line the walls, and Japan-exclusive toys await collectors and fans alike. Choose to visit one of these stores to browse and pick up a few keepsakes.

Next, head to Harajuku, Tokyo's vibrant heart of kawaii culture. Start along Cat Street, a pedestrian-friendly avenue lined with quirky boutiques and cafés, then dive into the colorful chaos of Takeshita Street. While exploring, don't miss one of Harajuku's iconic treats: either a giant rainbow cotton candy or a sweet, stuffed Japanese crepe, perfect for kids and Instagram-worthy photos. Continue to Kawaii Monster Land, a playful and brightly decorated space that feels like stepping inside a pop-art dream world. Every hour, 15-minute dance performances feature elaborate Harajuku costumes and the lovable mascot, Choppy the Monster. You can enjoy a snack or lunch at the café while watching the show. A short stroll away is Kiddy Land, a multi-floor toy paradise featuring beloved characters from Hello Kitty, Miffy, Snoopy, Studio Ghibli, and Disney.

End the day with a peaceful walk through the forested path leading to Meiji Shrine. The serene grounds offer a quiet escape from the busy streets, and kids love wandering under the giant wooden torii gates, observing traditional Shinto rituals, and writing their wishes on wooden plaques to leave at the shrine - a calming and memorable way to conclude a day full of color, fun, and adventure.

Seeing a sumo flight is an exciting experience, but tournaments only take place a few times a year. However, on this special tour you will be able to feel the thrill of the wrestling session even when there is no tournament! Enjoy a sumo fighting demonstration by former professional sumo wrestlers and try chankonable: a delicious stew with vegetables and meat, and a staple in all sumo wrestlers' diets. Learn all about Japan’s most peculiar and fascinating sport.

This morning, leave Tokyo behind as you journey to Hakone, the gateway to Mt Fuji and surrounding national park. Your local guide will accompany you on the journey there and assist with forwarding your luggage to your destination after Hakone. Then you will travel together to Hakone and have the chance to explore the Hakone "Loop". The loop can be done in clockwise or anti-clockwise order and your guide will decide the best course depending on where you are staying tonight, the season and how busy Hakone is when you visit.

The loop typically includes a journey up to the Gora area to ride the Hakone Ropeway to Owakudani volcano crater, where you can try the tasty black eggs boiled in water bubbling up from within the volcano itself. Also included in the day's arrangements is a cruise across Lake Ashi. On clear weather days, you may be able to see Mt. Fuji peeping over the mountains (visibility is best from November to March). After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel or ryokan in Hakone.

Hotel: Hakone Kowakien Ten-Yu (4 Star Rating)

Hakone Kowakien Ten-yu is an onsen hotel that combines traditional Japanese design with modern amenities. Every guest room includes a private open-air hot spring bath, and guests also have access to large public onsens, restaurants, and gardens. The hotel is located near attractions including Yunessun hot spring theme park, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hakone to explore at your own pace, with wonderful family friendly options to choose from.

For a fun and interactive experience, consider visiting Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, a unique hot spring theme park with indoor and outdoor baths. Adults and children can splash in lively pools, try exciting water slides, and relax in creative themed baths such as coffee and green tea. Shallow splash areas and kid-friendly play zones make it especially enjoyable for youngsters.

Alternatively, spend the day exploring the inspiring outdoor galleries of Hakone Open-Air Museum. Set against a backdrop of mountains and open skies, this spacious museum features large-scale sculptures, interactive art installations, and dedicated play areas where children can climb and explore. Children particularly like the Woods of Net structure, a soft, giant hammock jungle gym - a tactile environment where children 12 years of age and under can climb, crawl, jump, balance, and explore.

Hotel: Mimaru Kyoto Station (3 Star Rating)

Mimaru rooms have a modern Japanese atmosphere and all rooms have kitchens.The spacious guest rooms have dining spaces and can be enjoyed by large numbers of guests for medium to long periods with the comforts of being at home.

All Mimaru hotels have good access to main tourist attractions and train stations, which makes it convenient for guests to choose the location according to their travel plan.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Japan’s legendary samurai with this hands-on experience. Watch kenbu, a highly stylized sword dance that samurai traditionally practiced to build discipline, focus, and inner strength.

You’ll have the chance to dress in authentic samurai attire, take photos with the skilled performers, and participate in a practical introduction to samurai etiquette. Learn basic movements using a katana (Japanese sword) or a traditional folding fan, guided by expert kenbu masters. They will also be happy to answer your questions, providing insight into the artistry, philosophy, and traditions that shaped the samurai way of life.

Enjoy a unique journey on a traditional Japanese rickshaw through famous landmarks and picturesque rural landscapes as your experienced driver guides you along side streets inaccessible to larger cars and tour buses, sharing fascinating stories about Arashiyama's rich history and traditions along the way.

Begin your adventure at the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge, the symbolic heart of Arashiyama, where stunning river and mountain views set the tone for the tour. Continue to the tranquil Nonomiya Shrine, a historic Shinto shrine hidden among the trees and known for its deep connection to classical Japanese literature. Be transported to another world as you roll through the mesmerizing Bamboo Grove, where towering bamboo stalks sway gently overhead in the breeze.

The journey continues past the peaceful Nison-in Temple, famed for its beautiful approach lined with maple trees, and the charming Rakushisha, a rustic poet's hut surrounded by quiet gardens that capture the timeless spirit of old Kyoto. Return once more to Togetsukyo Bridge to conclude your unforgettable ride.

A celebrated site, the world - famous Fushimi Inari Shrine sees millions of visitors every year. Thousands of bright red torii gates line the mountain trail of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Walking through the truly unique vermillion gate pathway is a visually stunning experience. Inari is the Japanese God of rice harvest. It is also believed to bless businesses with an abundance of fortunes, hence its popularity with merchants. The shrine complex spans over the entire Mt. Inari (233m/765ft).

On your tour, you will visit the main shrine hall. Then, you will proceed through the famed vermillion gate tunnel. Next, visit a temple that once caught fire and was reconstructed a century after it was first constructed. At 120 meters, Sanjusangendo is the longest wooden structure in Japan. Inside, you will find 1001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist saint of Mercy.

Then stop at a celebrated UNESCO site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is older than Kyoto as the capital of Japan. Built for Kannon, the Buddhist saint of mercy, this temple is said to grant wishes of all kinds - and especially so for women praying for safe childbirth. The temple is famous for its wooden platform stage, the Kiyomizu Butai. The massive stage was constructed out of wood and joints - no nails. At four stories high, it was once a popular wish-making spot.

Transfer: Kyoto - Station to Osaka Kansai International Airport