Japan family itinerary

Japan With Kids: 10, 14 & 21-Day Family Itineraries (Realistic Routes for First-Time Visitors)

by
Japan family itinerary with kids route from Tokyo to Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka

Planning a first family trip to Japan? We spent 14 days travelling through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with two young children and learned that the best itinerary isn’t the one that fits in the most. Explore realistic 10, 14 and 21-day routes, plus practical advice on pacing, hotel changes, day trips, costs and travelling between cities with kids.

Hakone with Kids: A Tokyo Day Trip for Families

by
Hakone with kids day trip from Tokyo

Hakone is a mountain town located a couple of hours from Tokyo, and it’s one of the most popular nature escapes from Tokyo’s hustel. Compared to cities like Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, Hakone feels more open, quieter, and slower. For kids, that change of pace can be refreshing. And for parents, it can feel like a much-needed breather from city crowds.