To make your vacation in Japan a memorable one for you and your family, we Japanese offer you our best itinerary tips.
There are many fascinating places and experiences in Japan that you should visit. Based on a case study of a Japanese family traveling in Japan, here are some recommendations for a 10-day stay. Please use them as a reference when visiting Japan with your family.
When is the best time to visit Japan for a family vacation?
If you are traveling as a family with young children, the best time to visit is spring or fall, when the weather is sunny and comfortable. However, the timing of your vacation is fine. Each season has its own charms and pleasures in Japan.
In winter in Japan, you can enjoy snow. Skiing, snowboarding, and hot springs are great. The snowy scenery of Japanese gardens is also beautiful.
Spring in Japan is a beautiful season with cherry blossoms, wild flowers, and bright green trees. The scenery of flower fields and rice paddies is beautiful.
Summer in Japan is the best season for leisure activities at the beach or in the mountains. Many traditional festivals and music festivals are held throughout the country.
Autumn in Japan is the season of abundant fruits, nuts, mushrooms, and fish. It is also a time for beautiful autumn foliage and countryside scenery.
Japan has consecutive holidays in spring and fall, and many Japanese families travel at these times. The weather is ideal for travel, but famous tourist destinations can be very crowded, so it is best to avoid those times if traveling with young children.
Must-see attractions in Japan for the family
Mt. Fuji
Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters above sea level and one of the symbolic landscapes of Japan. It is visited by climbers not only from Japan but also from around the world. Even children can climb the mountain. There are many places of interest around Mt. Fuji, such as the Sengen Taisha Shrine, the main shrine of the Fuji faith, and many lakes.
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple is a famous temple in Kyoto. Even Japanese people are moved to visit this World Heritage temple again and again, fascinated by its beautiful golden appearance.
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Japanese theme parks and museums for children and adults
Tokyo Disney Sea
An “adventure” themed park located within the Tokyo Disney Resort. It is a dream world where adults can enjoy not only the flashy attractions but also the relaxing atmosphere.
National Museum of Nature and Science
This museum in Tokyo has many exhibits that even children can enjoy, as well as a wide variety of hands-on activities. In the Japan Pavilion, you can see typical Japanese dinosaur fossils. The geology and creatures of Japan will satisfy your curiosity.
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Fun Japanese cityscape to explore with the family
Harajuku
Harajuku is the birthplace of Japanese kawaii culture and pop culture. This shopping district is very popular among foreigners who love Japan. Many stores have been featured on TV, You Tube, and TikTok, making it a fun place for both parents and children.
Ninenzaka
Ninneizaka, also called Ninenzaka, in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, is a path to Kiyomizu-dera Temple lined with stores on both sides. Important traditional buildings of Kyoto stand side by side for about 150 meters.
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What I want my family to experience in Japan
Families Enjoy Onsen (Hot Springs) in Japan
Japanese people love hot springs. For many Japanese, it is one of their favorite ways to relax. We hope you will experience it. At the Oedo Onsen Monogatari hot spring facilities located throughout Japan, you can charter a family-size onsen. You can also enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine in a large restaurant.
Take the family fruit picking in Japan
Japanese fruits are very sweet and delicious, with a wide variety of varieties. They are also very expensive. Japanese people enjoy fruit picking when each fruit is in season. Tourist orchards can be found throughout Japan. There, you can eat all the fruit you pick on the spot.
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Model itinerary case and advice for a 10-day family vacation in Japan
1st day
Arrive in Tokyo and check in at the hotel
*Please refer to this article for hotels for families.
2nd day
Stroll around the streets of Tokyo
Asakusa, Ginza, Harajuku,
National museum, etc,
3rd day
Tokyo Disney Sea
or Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Tokyo hotel checkout
Shinkansen to Mt.Fuji ~ Hotel check-in
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4th day
Mount Fuji trekking
or fruit picking near Mt.Fuji
5th day
Sightseeing around Mt. Fuji
Hotel check-out
Shinkansen to Kyoto ~ Hotel check-in
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6th day
Kyoto city sightseeing
7th day
Kyoto city sightseeing
8th day
Kyoto – Nara sightseeing
9th day
Hotel check-out
Travel to Osaka by Shinkansen – Hotel check-in – Sightseeing in Osaka
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10th day
Hotel check-out – Osaka sightseeing
Return to Japan from Osaka (Kansai Airport)
Tokyo and Kyoto have a lot to see, so I would like to secure a lot of days.
・It is possible to visit Yokohama, Hakone, and Kamakura on a day trip from Tokyo.
・It is possible to visit Nara, Shiga, Osaka and Nagoya on a day trip from Kyoto.
Kobe, Himeji, and Hiroshima can also be visited on a day trip from Osaka. One option is to stay longer in Osaka.
However, if you want to go to Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku, or Okinawa, you should stay there for most of your 10-day vacation. You should make another itinerary.
Recommended tours for families with 10-day itineraries in Japan
Tours similar to the model case above are available. For more information, click the button below!
On this site, you can choose the best trip for your family from various conditions such as the number of days (period) of the trip, departure time (month), budget, whether or not you have a guide, type of trip, age group, travel style, area you want to visit, etc. You can find the perfect tour! Please refer to itinerary.
Now, make good preparations to spend your vacation with your family in Japan.
