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Japan Highlights Family Holiday
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: CJFS
Overview
Destination:
Japan,
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 16)
Travel Period
March 2026 - October 2027
Grab the kids and head to the place where tradition meets modern tech – Japan of course! Start in Tokyo, where you’ll discover the Harajuku district, kawaii culture and ancient shrines. Learn to play the Taiko drums, visit a robot cafe, then travel through the countryside on a shinkansen. Spend a night in a traditional Japanese guesthouse in the Fuji Five Lakes region, explore a temple before wandering through the sights in Kyoto. End in Osaka where you'll indulge in a traditional local-style dinner and toast to a fun-filled adventure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
3. DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. LUGGAGE: Luggage size restrictions apply to rail travel in Japan. It is recommended that you pack light and compact and review the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
6. TRANSFERS: We are currently unable to offer airport transfers in Japan. Please refer to the Joining Point Instructions of the Essential Trip Information for our recommendations on arrival. Your leader will be able to advise the best way to reach the airport at the end of your trip.
7. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation in Japan can be difficult to secure at short notice, particularly during peak travel seasons. If you are wishing to spend longer in Japan before or after your trip, we recommend requesting additional accommodation via your booking agent as soon as possible.
8. ROOM SIZES: Room sizes in Japan may be smaller than you’re used to, and larger families may be provided two rooms due to limited availability of triple or quad share rooms. If your family would prefer a triple or quad share room please request one via your booking agent as soon as possible. They may not be available in all destinations.
2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
3. DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
5. LUGGAGE: Luggage size restrictions apply to rail travel in Japan. It is recommended that you pack light and compact and review the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
6. TRANSFERS: We are currently unable to offer airport transfers in Japan. Please refer to the Joining Point Instructions of the Essential Trip Information for our recommendations on arrival. Your leader will be able to advise the best way to reach the airport at the end of your trip.
7. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation in Japan can be difficult to secure at short notice, particularly during peak travel seasons. If you are wishing to spend longer in Japan before or after your trip, we recommend requesting additional accommodation via your booking agent as soon as possible.
8. ROOM SIZES: Room sizes in Japan may be smaller than you’re used to, and larger families may be provided two rooms due to limited availability of triple or quad share rooms. If your family would prefer a triple or quad share room please request one via your booking agent as soon as possible. They may not be available in all destinations.
Highlights:
- 1. FAMILY TRIPS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you. 2. CHILD AGE: The minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old. 3. DISCOUNT: A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel. 4. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A single supplement is available for adults wishing to have a private room to themselves. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 5. LUGGAGE: Luggage size restrictions apply to rail travel in Japan. It is recommended that you pack light and compact and review the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details. 6. TRANSFERS: We are currently unable to offer airport transfers in Japan. Please refer to the Joining Point Instructions of the Essential Trip Information for our recommendations on arrival. Your leader will be able to advise the best way to reach the airport at the end of your trip. 7. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation in Japan can be difficult to secure at short notice, particularly during peak travel seasons. If you are wishing to spend longer in Japan before or after your trip, we recommend requesting additional accommodation via your booking agent as soon as possible. 8. ROOM SIZES: Room sizes in Japan may be smaller than you’re used to, and larger families may be provided two rooms due to limited availability of triple or quad share rooms. If your family would prefer a triple or quad share room please request one via your booking agent as soon as possible. They may not be available in all destinations.
Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners.
- Transport: Metro (local train), Public bus, Shinkansen (bullet train), Taxi.
- Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Minshuku: traditional Japanese Guesthouse (1 night).
- Tokyo - Welcome dinner.
- Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing.
- Tokyo - Harajuku Walk & Meiji Shrine Visit.
- Tokyo - Taiko Drumming Experience.
- Tokyo - Dawn Avatar Robot Café.
- Tokyo - Akihabara walking tour.
- Oshino Hakkai - Japanese temple experience.
- Oshino Hakkai - Hoto noodle making.
- Kyoto - Gion Walk.
- Kyoto - Fushimi Inari - Taisha.
- Osaka - Farewell Dinner.
Itinerary
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Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan. Your adventure begins in Tokyo with a welcome meeting at 5 pm tonight. Bursting with contemporary urban culture, there are many sides of Tokyo to explore including fascinating museums, world-class shopping centres and neighbourhood backstreets lined with hole-in-the-wall eateries and bars. If you arrive early, maybe wander through the Hama Rikyu Garden, visit the Sumida Hokusai Museum or explore Ueno Park. After your meeting, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Tokyo
Get ready for a day of fun as you head out to explore the Harajuku area – a district known for its colourful street art, youth fashion, vintage clothing shops and tasty treats. Visit Takeshita Street – the birthplace of kawaii culture. For an introduction to Jfapanese culture, you'll also visit Meiji Shrine and take part in a hands-on, heart pumping Taiko drumming class. Learn how to play these traditional instruments before having a go yourself. Later you'll have an opportunity to visit Shibuya, the well-known crossing between two of the busiest railway stations in the world before enjoying a free evening to find the perfect dinner spot.
Day 3: Tokyo
This morning you'll head out on a walk through the weird and wonderful Akihabara Electric Town – this is the centre of Japanese otaku culture and a favourite for anyone who loves gaming, manga and anime. Stop for a drink at a social enterprise robot cafe, where people living with disabilities work as staff by remotely controlling robots from their homes or hospital beds. Learn how staff are able to interact with customers through the robots’ operating system and maybe have a go at operating one yourself! The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Maybe head across town to Shinjuku or visit Asakusa.
Day 4: Fuji Five Lakes
After breakfast, travel to Oshino Hakkai Village – a small village in the Fuji Five Lake region, named after its eight crystal-clear spring-fed ponds. When you arrive, be greeted with a welcome ceremony, then head to your Minshuku accommodation (Japanese guesthouse). Later, walk to a nearby local temple for a Japanese Buddhism experience of meditation and calligraphy painting. For dinner, you and your family will learn how to cook Hoto noodles (a rustic noodle soup made with flat, wide wheat noodles simmered in a miso-based broth) and onigiri rice balls.
Day 5: Kyoto
This morning, have breakfast at the Minshuku guesthouse then watch the Japanese countryside pass you by as you travel by bus and train to the vibrant city of Kyoto. If the weather is clear this morning, you’ll be able to see Mt Fuji. When you arrive, you'll have time to check into your hotel before heading out for a walk with your group through Gion – Kyoto's most famous geisha district. Listen to stories from the area as you pass temples and historic sites. Tonight is free for you to enjoy, you might like to head to a local restaurant for dinner or visit a show.
Day 6: Kyoto
Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari this morning – the head shrine of the kami Inari with the classic red design. This afternoon is free for you to choose your own adventure. The kids might like to explore the International Manga Museum or become a samurai for a day and learn about the history of ninjas and samurai in Japan (while wearing some traditional garb and trying out some cool moves, of course) - your leader will have the best recommendations!
Day 7: Osaka
Osaka is Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo and is popular for its modern architecture, family-friendly activities and delicious street food. When you arrive, you'll have some free time in the afternoon to explore – maybe visit the Osaka Castle or pick up some souvenirs from the famous Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street. Come together tonight with the other families for a traditional Osaka style dinner to celebrate new friendships and your Japanese whirlwind adventure.
Day 8: Osaka
After breakfast your trip comes to an end and you are free to depart Osaka any time today. If you’d like to spend more time in this cultural hub (and why wouldn’t you?) just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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