Japan with the Family

Designed for travelling with children and teenagers

A journey to make your own

A journey that lets families enjoy Japan with peace of mind, at a comfortable pace, with balanced stops and activities for every age. Straightforward travel, a mix of exploring and free time, and experiences that appeal to adults, children and teenagers make it easy to enjoy together. Tokyo opens the trip with its energy and visual excitement: iconic neighbourhoods, interactive attractions and a first taste of Japanese culture. Hakone then brings time in nature, with lakes, mountains, a cable car and hot springs, an ideal chance to slow down.

In Kyoto, culture becomes easy to connect with: temples, gardens, old lanes and craft workshops bring traditional Japan to life. Osaka, a warm and welcoming city for food lovers, rounds off the journey in a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere. Varied, straightforward and well balanced, this itinerary is particularly suited to a first family journey to Japan.

A journey to make your own

Japan with the Family

Suggested duration

12 days

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per person

What you’ll love

  • An itinerary designed for relaxed travel with children or teenagers.
  • Tokyo’s lively neighbourhoods, parks and accessible experiences for a playful, visually exciting introduction.
  • Hakone for a pause among natural landscapes and hot springs.
  • A fresh way into Japanese culture in Kyoto, through temples, gardens, markets and creative activities.
  • Finish in Osaka, a welcoming city where the whole family can enjoy discovering Japanese food.
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Itinerary

A suggested journey, tailored entirely to your interests

Days 1 to 4

Tokyo

A child exploring Tokyo’s maneki-neko temple.
Children enjoying an immersive teamLab experience in Tokyo.

Explore

Tokyo makes a wonderful starting point for a family: spectacular and visually exciting. Iconic neighbourhoods alternate with parks, playful museums and immersive experiences. An energising introduction to a different world, full of shared memories.

Highlights

  • Shibuya and its famous crossing.
  • Asakusa and Senso-ji temple.
  • Futuristic Odaiba and Tokyo Bay.
  • Ueno’s park, museums and zoo.
  • teamLab Planets or Borderless.
  • Akihabara for video games and pop culture.
4 nights at this stop

Day 5

Hakone

Lake Ashi in Hakone, with views of Mount Fuji.
A family walk in Hakone’s natural surroundings.

Explore

Hakone offers a welcome pause between two great cities. Mountains, lakes and natural surroundings bring a change of pace. Activities are varied, easy to reach and well suited to families, with straightforward journeys between them. It is also an ideal opportunity to introduce children to onsen.

Highlights

  • A cruise on Lake Ashi.
  • The cable car above Owakudani Valley.
  • Views towards Mount Fuji.
  • An introduction to onsen.
  • The option of a night in a traditional ryokan.
1 night at this stop

Days 6 to 9

Kyoto

A child feeding a deer during an optional visit to Nara from Kyoto.
A child walking beneath the torii gates at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto.

Explore

Kyoto works beautifully for families, with varied neighbourhoods and a peaceful atmosphere. Visits are chosen for their visual appeal and ease of access, with regular pauses. Temples, gardens and old lanes offer a natural introduction to Japanese culture. Less than an hour from Kyoto, Nara Park and its freely roaming deer make an easy, enjoyable outing that children love. Creative workshops help bring Japanese traditions to life for younger travellers.

Highlights

  • Spectacular, accessible Kiyomizu-dera.
  • Arashiyama and its bamboo grove.
  • Gion’s traditional lanes.
  • Nishiki Market, perfect for tasting as a family.
  • A choice of calligraphy, ceramics or wagashi workshops.
  • An excursion to Nara’s deer park, a favourite with children.
  • Zen gardens and temples explored at a pace that suits families.
4 nights at this stop

Days 10 to 11

Osaka

A family taking a break in Osaka.
Children visiting Osaka Aquarium.

Explore

Warm and cheerful, Osaka is a favourite with families. Here the focus is on enjoying yourselves, trying good food and sharing simple experiences that appeal to everyone. A lovely way to finish your journey.

Highlights

  • Dotonbori’s illuminated signs.
  • Kaiyukan Aquarium, one of Asia’s finest.
  • Osaka Castle and its park.
  • Street food: okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
  • Lively neighbourhoods and covered shopping arcades.
2 nights at this stop

Day 12

Tokyo

A panoramic view of Tokyo from an observation deck.
A family attraction in Tokyo.

Explore

Return to Tokyo for a convenient final night before your flight. Avoiding a long journey on departure day lets you end your stay calmly. Enjoy a little last shopping, one more walk and a final Japanese dinner.

Highlights

  • Final walks.
  • Last-minute shopping.
  • Dinner at your leisure and time to rest.
  • Airport transfer.
Final night at this stop

Does this journey inspire you?

This itinerary is a starting point. We will tailor it entirely to your interests, your pace and the way you like to travel.

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Let our travellers tell you

Your questions answered

Yes. The itinerary is designed for different ages, with visual, playful and cultural experiences that appeal to both children and teenagers.

Yes. Accommodation is selected for its comfort, location and suitability for families, with family rooms, connecting accommodation or appropriate ryokan depending on the stop.

The programme leaves room to follow your family’s pace, take breaks and adjust visits to your children’s energy levels.

Japan with the Family
Suggested duration 12 days
From per person

About the price

Japan with the Family

From per person

Based on a family of two adults and two children under 12.

International flights excluded. Your Japan specialist can tailor every part of this suggested journey to you.

The final price may vary with your travel dates, your children’s ages, your family group and your choice of stops, activities and accommodation.

What is included

  • 11 nights in 3★+ hotels suitable for families.
  • Breakfast included.
  • The main journeys between cities.
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival.
  • One guided day at a pace that suits your family.
  • One experience to enjoy together, chosen around your interests and your children’s ages.
  • Unlimited internet access throughout your stay.
  • Your personalised travel guide, with your itinerary, practical advice and places recommended for families.

What is not included

  • International flights.
  • Meals other than breakfast.
  • Additional guided days and activities.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Local accommodation taxes.
Children exploring Kyoto in traditional dress.
Japan with the Family

5/5

We felt in safe hands from the start

The Caramage team, and Anne in particular, were wonderfully responsive. Their professionalism, warmth and willingness to listen put us at ease straight away. Everything felt effortless. We are from Canada and have recommended Caramage to two friends, who also loved their trips. We would recommend this agency without hesitation.

The Tremblay family, Canada