THE ULTIMATE TWO-WEEK FAMILY ITINERARY TO JAPAN
Samurai warriors and talking robots. Bullet trains and rickshaw rides. Osaka’s neon-drenched streets and the holy mountaintop town of Koya-san. JAPAN is the archetypal country of contrasts, and it will leave your children spellbound.
In two weeks, you’ll travel from Tokyo to Kyoto and beyond, taking in hectic cities, onsen towns and traditional villages. Along the way, you’ll visit a temple built from gold and cross bridges made of vines, you’ll spend the day with monks and a night in a ryokan, you’ll practice kendo and give Taiko drumming a go. And you’ll start dreaming about when you can return.
BIG TRIP JAPAN
YOUR DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE FAMILY ADVENTURE
THE BIG TRIP: JAPAN MAP
THE LIJOMA LOWDOWN
JAPAN INSIGHTS
Delve deeper with our tips on what to read and watch before you go, foods and drinks your kids must try, and some key cultural advice
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY IN JAPAN
From traditional ryokans to mountain temples – our pick of the most memorable places for families to stay in Japan
NEED TO KNOW
WHEN TO VISIT JAPAN
A handy overview of Japan’s weather and climate throughout the year, with recommendations for the best time to visit
JAPAN ESSENTIALS
Pre-trip practicalities, including getting there, visas and passports, health and safety and how to get around
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