Best Places to Visit in Japan With Kids: 10 Family-Friendly Destinations for a First Trip

Family travelling in Japan with kids

Planning your first trip to Japan with kids? Discover the best family-friendly places to visit, how long to spend, which destinations work well with young children, and what you may want to skip.

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

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.

Riding the Shinkansen With Kids: A First-Time Family Guide to Japan’s Bullet Train

Family riding Japan Shinkansen with kids

Is Japan’s famous bullet train easy to use with kids? This family guide covers Shinkansen tickets, seats, luggage, strollers, snacks, Mount Fuji views, and practical tips from parents who have traveled across Japan with kids.