
Japan Family Tour
Japan Family Tour
The ideal tour to Japan for all the family
Explore the history and culture of this amazing country, with fun-filled excursions for all the family. Discover ancient castles and tranquil shrines, marvel at Mt. Fuji, perhaps feed the deer in Nara Park, cruise Lake Ashi on a Pirate Boat, and tread in the footsteps of ancients at Osaka Castle. Let your imagination run wild in the fantasy worlds and exhilarating rides of Disneyland and Universal Studios! This is a semi-escorted tour, based on travelling independently and joining day tours where specified. Japan Rail Passes are included so you can travel freely on applicable Japan Rail services.
Locations you will be visiting
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Tokyo
Discover Japan's dazzling capital - where ancient meets modern
3 Days
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Hakone & Mt. Fuji
Explore one of the most iconic sights of Japan
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Kanazawa
An intriguing city with a fascinating ancient samurai district
2 Days
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Kyoto
Explore historic sights and wander the atmospheric streets of Kyoto
3 Days
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Hiroshima and Miyajima
Hiroshima, rebuilt after World War II, and stunning Miyajima island, are among the most visited spot...
2 Days
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Osaka
An exciting and bustling city with a wide range of tasty cuisine on offer
2 Days
YOUR TOUR ITINERARY
Japan Family Tour
15 day Tour Itinerary
An overview of your trip
DAY 1 UK to Tokyo
Depart the UK on your scheduled flight to Tokyo. Flights from regional airports can be arranged on request.
- Transport: Flight
DAY 2 Arrive Tokyo
Upon arrival, an English speaking assistant will meet and help you to exchange documents for your Japan Rail Passes, so you can take the train to your hotel. Once there, check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure to relax, or explore the local area.
DAY 3 Tokyo Half Day Tour
This morning, after breakfast, you will join a Tokyo Morning Tour. Marvel at the city panorama from the main observation platform at the Tokyo Tower, a 332.9m tall communications and observation tower. Visit the Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in Shibuya and drive past the Akasaka Guest House and the National Diet Building. Continue to the Imperial Palace East Garden (or Imperial Palace Plaza and Double Bridge, Monday, Friday and when the garden is closed) and drive through the Ginza shopping district, where the tour ends. In the afternoon, you could join an optional, and intriguing, Kembu Samurai experience.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4 Mt. Fuji and Hakone
Travel to Mt. Fuji and Hakone to marvel at one of the most iconic sights of Japan. Use your Hakone Pass to visit some of the main attractions including the Hakone Sky Gondola, and enjoy a Pirate Boat cruise on Lake Ashi. Return to Tokyo by bullet train.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Drive/Bullet Train
DAY 5 Tokyo Disneyland or Disney Sea
Catch a train from Shinagawa to Maihama Station and make your way to Tokyo Disneyland or Disney Sea. Spend a day at the park enjoying the rides, attractions, entertainment, shops and parades. At the end of the day return to your hotel.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 6 Tokyo to Kanazawa
Travel to the station for your Limited Express train to Kanazawa, where you should make your own way to the accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the neighbourhood.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Train
DAY 7 Day trip to Shirakawago
Take a Nohi Bus to Shirakawago (travel time approx 75 mins), and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the 250 year old, traditional gasshou-zukuri farmhouses. Return to Kanazawa by bus.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Drive
DAY 8 Kanazawa to Kyoto
After breakfast, go to the station for your Limited Express train to Kyoto, and make your way to your accommodation.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Train
DAY 9 Kyoto & Nara Day Tour
Join the Kyoto & Nara full day tour. Visit two ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara in just one day. The tour visit popular sightseeing spots include Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace. Take the train to Nara, the imperial capital of Japan in the 8th century, and visit the Todaiji Temple where an enor- mous bronze Buddha image is exhibited in the Daibutsuden Hall. Continue to Nara Park, where over 1,200 wild shika deer freely roam. Visitors can feed them Shika-senbei, a special snack for the deer sold in the park grounds.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 10 Kyoto
Day at leisure. You may wish to spend the morning enjoying a cultural experience at a unique Machiya Townhouse, where a guide will explain about the traditions and history of the house and its antique furniture.
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the traditional Japanese Kimono. Select your favourite from one of many choices of finest silk kimonos and learn the secrets of how to wear and move in a kimono with grace and beauty. (Additional cost for this experience £70 per person, must be pre-booked).
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 11 Kyoto to Hiroshima
Catch a Bullet Train to Hiroshima, and upon arrival make your own way to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure, with an opportunity to explore Hiroshima independently. Perhaps visit the Peace Memorial Park and the Genbaku-Dome (The Atomic Bomb Dome), the symbol of Hiroshima, a city that advocates world Peace. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. While all structures were decimated by the atomic bomb explosion, only this building miraculously remained standing! Perhaps take the ferry across to Miyajima Island and see the Itsukushima Shrine, the great Torii gate that stands in the sea.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Bullet Train
DAY 12 Hiroshima
Day at leisure. For car enthusiasts, maybe visit the fascinating Mazda Museum, a short train journey from Hiroshima Station. Alternatively, for a truely Zen experience you could explore the Shinsyo Temple.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 13 Hiroshima to Osaka
From Hiroshima take a bullet train to Osaka. Arrive Osaka self visit Osaka’s famous sightseeing spots and learn about the city’s history. Explore Osaka Castle, built in 1583 and one of the most important castles in Japan, and enjoy the scenery of the city, from the boat the Aqua Liner, also known as “Aqua Metropolis Osaka” on an hour long cruise.
- Meals included: Breakfast
- Transport: Bullet Train
DAY 14 Universal Studios Japan
Today, experience a trip to Universal Studios for a fun-filled day enjoying all the rides, attractions and entertainment that this theme park has to offer. Take the short train journey between Osaka Station and
Universal City.
- Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 15 Fly to UK
From Osaka Station, take the train to Kansai Airport for your flight to the UK.
- Meals included: Breakfast
Optional Extras - Cultural Experiences
There is some free time in your itinerary for you to explore on your own, or treat yourself to an excursion. Use the links below to create a to-do list, or, if you’d prefer us to book you onto one of these or any other excursions, please let us know when booking your tour.
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Japan
Japan: Tokyo Sumo Experience & Chanko Lunch
Be a sumo wrestler for a day! Learn from the Sumo wrestlers about the history, practice and the tournaments. Try on a Sumo costume and challenge a Sumo wrestler to a match. Enjoy the traditional and symbolic meal Chanko-nabe.
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Japan
Japan: Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove and Arashiyama Walking Tour
Take a walk through the scenic Sagano Bamboo Grove visiting Jojakko-ji Temple and Togetsu Bridge over Katsura River. Enjoy Japanese style lunch on a Yakatabune Boat in Arashiyama.
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Japan
Japan: Gion Kimono Tour, Kyoto
Walk around Gion like a real Japanese in Kimono!
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Japan
Ninja Wifi, Japan
WiFi on the go in Japan to help you stay connected.
Sample Accommodation
Your holiday details
Japan: Japan Family Tour
from£3,499
What's included:
- International flights
- Accommodation
- English speaking guides
- Transfers
- Train Tickets
- Disneyland or Disney Sea and Universal Studios Pass
- Meals as specified
- Tours as stated
- Airport taxes
- Local tips
- Personal spending
- Travel insurance
Prices Adult from £3,999 Child from £3,299
Land only adult from £2,999 Child from £2,499
Prices based on 2 adults and 2 children under 11 years of age travelling in low season. For alternative pricing options, please ask for details.
Prices and products are subject to availability at the time of booking.
When making an enquiry or reservation we will request your contact details, however no payment will be required at this stage. We will contact you for payment details and to confirm your booking, your details and the details of those travelling with you along with any extras you’d like to add.
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