{"id":187,"date":"2023-04-06T16:21:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T07:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/?p=187"},"modified":"2023-04-06T16:21:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T07:21:04","slug":"reunion-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/reunion-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Best family reunion locations in Japan and How to arrange inexpensively for a family reunion hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are planning a family reunion trip to Japan, Japan should be an option. Japan may be a long way away for you, but it is one of the best destinations in the world for a family reunion trip. Japan is safe and clean. Small children, young people, and the elderly can all enjoy a safe and comfortable stay. Japan offers a wealth of interests for all generations. Also, local food as well as food from all over the world is readily available and inexpensive. The whole family will never be bored. It will surely be a good memory for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page introduces the best places for family reunions in Japan and how to arrange inexpensive hotels for family reunions. Please use this page as a reference when planning a visit to Japan with a large family, relatives, school or workmates, acquaintances, friends, or any other close group of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Japanese family reunions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you an idea of the best places for family reunions in Japan, here are some examples of Japanese family reunions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common place that Japanese people visit for the purpose of reuniting with family and friends is an onsen resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They take a hot spring bath together, wear the same yukata (traditional normal wear), eat and drink delicious food together, and get to know each other. This is the Japanese style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/onsen_yukata.jpg\" alt=\"Examples of Japanese family reunions\" class=\"wp-image-196\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/onsen_yukata.jpg 800w, https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/onsen_yukata-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/onsen_yukata-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular locations for family reunion trips in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kusatsu Onsen (Gunma Prefecture)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kusatsu is one of the best hot spring resorts in Japan. It is also a great place for family reunion trips, with a variety of ryokan and hotels that cater to guests with children. Kusatsu&#8217;s famous &#8220;Yumomi&#8221; show and the illuminated townscape at night create a fantastic sight. Retro stores line the streets around the area, which will surely stir up your travel spirit. In winter, skiing can be enjoyed. <br>&gt;&gt;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100739070-10775740?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttraction_Review-g303152-d1423991-Reviews-Kusatsu_Onsen-Kusatsu_machi_Agatsuma_gun_Gunma_Prefecture_Kanto.html%3Fcja%3D10775740%26cjp%3D100739070%26m%3D13092\" target=\"_blank\">Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say at Tripadvisor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arima Onsen (Hyogo Prefecture)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conveniently located near Kobe and Osaka, Arima Onsen is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan and has been highly regarded by samurai for its many beneficial properties. Nearby, there are many places of interest, such as the natural beauty of Mt. Rokko and historical sites, which offer a refreshing break from daily life. There are many inns and hotels that are friendly to guests with babies and children. <br>&gt;&gt;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100739070-10775740?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FAttraction_Review-g298562-d1424161-Reviews-Arima_Onsen-Kobe_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html%3Fcja%3D10775740%26cjp%3D100739070%26m%3D13092\" target=\"_blank\">Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say at Tripadvisor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rusutsu Resort (Hokkaido)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rusutsu Resort is one of Hokkaido&#8217;s largest all-season resorts. It offers a wide variety of amusement facilities, including amusement parks, golf courses, ski slopes, and tennis courts. In summer, visitors can enjoy the outdoors in lush nature, and in winter, skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed on a total of 37 courses consisting of three mountains. There are also facilities that can be enjoyed indoors, so you can have fun even when the weather is bad. Hokkaido&#8217;s seasonal delicacies are also an attraction. Convention facilities and a comfortable WiFi environment are also available.<br>&gt;&gt;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-100739070-10775740?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-s1-g1114488-d643791-Reviews-Rusutsu_Resort-Rusutsu_mura_Abuta_gun_Hokkaido.html%3Fcja%3D10775740%26cjp%3D100739070%26m%3D13092\" target=\"_blank\">Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say at Tripadvisor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the above three spots are also recommended locations for foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kusatsu Onsen is about a 3-hour train ride from Tokyo (Ueno Station). Arima Onsen is a one-hour train ride from Osaka Station, and about two hours from Kansai Airport. Rusutsu Resort is a popular tourist destination known by foreign families and is conveniently located about 90 minutes by car from Sapporo City and New Chitose Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japanese Family Reunion Planning Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-reunion-trip.jpg\" alt=\"Family reunion trip\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-reunion-trip.jpg 628w, https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-reunion-trip-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese family reunions are held at the end of the year or at the beginning of the New Year under the name of &#8220;year-end party&#8221; or &#8220;New Year party. Therefore, Japanese visit the above hot spring resorts in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, families also travel during consecutive holidays in May and September or during the summer vacation period for children. At those times, they visit the sea or mountains in the Japanese countryside or resorts abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since everyone visits the same places at the same time of year, arranging accommodations for a large group of people is very difficult. Rooms cannot be secured unless arrangements are made very early. Also, prices tend to be higher during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance preparation is very important to ensure that everyone has a fulfilling time on a family reunion trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will show you how to search for the best location, the best hotel, and make arrangements inexpensively and reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The smart way to arrange a family reunion trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no need to search haphazardly or call around to hotels for family reunions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit HotelPlanner.com. &gt;&gt;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100739070-10391057?sid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FSearch%3Fq%3Djapan%26searchSessionId%3DC24A4FD629B8DD94287DDE9634B84B821677387721615ssid%26searchNearby%3Dfalse%26sid%3D72F1D35ACEBF43F4BA3D67342CD71CCC1677387730562%26blockRedirect%3Dtrue%26geo%3D1%26ssrc%3Dv%26rf%3D1\" target=\"_blank\">HotelPlanner.com<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-100739070-10391057\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is enter the desired location and date of the family reunion, and HotelPlanner.com will do the rest. The system is free and very easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Tools to arrange family reunion trips wisely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100739070-10391271?sid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FSearch%3Fq%3Djapan%26searchSessionId%3DC24A4FD629B8DD94287DDE9634B84B821677387721615ssid%26searchNearby%3Dfalse%26sid%3D72F1D35ACEBF43F4BA3D67342CD71CCC1677387730562%26blockRedirect%3Dtrue%26geo%3D1%26ssrc%3Dv%26rf%3D1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/image-100739070-15458078\" alt=\"Tools to arrange family reunion trips wisely\" width=\"320\" height=\"50\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What HotelPlanner.com can do for you<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100739070-10391262?sid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FSearch%3Fq%3Djapan%26searchSessionId%3DC24A4FD629B8DD94287DDE9634B84B821677387721615ssid%26searchNearby%3Dfalse%26sid%3D72F1D35ACEBF43F4BA3D67342CD71CCC1677387730562%26blockRedirect%3Dtrue%26geo%3D1%26ssrc%3Dv%26rf%3D1\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search multiple potential locations for a family reunion at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserve rooms for all participants at a special rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Group rates for each of the hotels in several cities are searched at once and presented in an organized and easy-to-understand manner. (You can also sort and manage the information yourself.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your account representative will then check to see which is the best deal. They will then assist you in making the reservation. This is very helpful for group travelers because the booking process can be very difficult.<br>Once you have decided on a destination and hotel, you can also set up a dedicated website for your reunion party free of charge. This will allow you to notify family members, relatives, and all those who will be accompanying you, and to keep track of those who have confirmed their participation or non-attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100739070-10391271?sid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FSearch%3Fq%3Djapan%26searchSessionId%3DC24A4FD629B8DD94287DDE9634B84B821677387721615ssid%26searchNearby%3Dfalse%26sid%3D72F1D35ACEBF43F4BA3D67342CD71CCC1677387730562%26blockRedirect%3Dtrue%26geo%3D1%26ssrc%3Dv%26rf%3D1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/image-100739070-10391264\" alt=\"Group hotel rates for your next Reunion\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"swl-marker mark_blue\">Now, make good preparations to spend your vacation with your family in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size u-mb-ctrl u-mb-30 has-large-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size u-mb-ctrl u-mb-50 is-style-outline has-xs-font-size is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-swl-deep-01-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/japanicle.com\/family\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back to Tips for Staying in Japan with Family<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning a family reunion trip to Japan, Japan should be an option. 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