CLASSIC JAPAN FOR FAMILIES - 10 Days - from £2850 pp
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CLASSIC JAPAN FOR FAMILIES - 10 Days
This itinerary is for families with teenage children. It combines new and old Tokyo, traditional Kyoto, mountain scenery and interactive cultural experiences in a way that balanced structure with flexibility.
How this route works
The route moves naturally from Tokyo into Hakone and onwards to Kyoto without unnecessary backtracking. Travel days are broken into manageable sections, allowing time in each location to experience it properly rather than constantly moving. Along the way, the journey combines historic districts, food culture, digital art, gaming, mountain scenery and traditional experiences whilst still leaving space to explore independently.
Best for
Families, first-time visitors to Japan, and travellers wanting a balanced mix of modern city atmosphere, traditional culture and more active experiences.
Package Highlights:
• Start in Tokyo with a mix of historic areas and modern districts
• Visit Nikko for ornate shrines set within forested hills
• Spend time in Hakone with views towards Mount Fuji and surrounding landscapes
• Walk through Takayama’s old town and local markets
• Experience Shirakawago’s traditional farmhouses
• Explore Kyoto’s temples and quieter streets beyond the main routes
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+44 7792 633368Itinerary Highlights:
• Sensō-ji & Tokyo National Museum – Historic Tokyo and Japanese cultural history
• teamLab Planets & Sumo Experience – Contemporary digital art and Japan’s national sport
• Hakone Ropeway & Lake Ashi – Volcanic scenery and mountain landscapes
• Arashiyama & Katsura River – Bamboo groves and western Kyoto scenery
• Fushimi Inari & Kenbu Show – Torii gates and samurai-inspired performance
Day 1 – Arrive Tokyo
Arrive into Tokyo (HND / NRT) Airport following your flight from London. Meet your English-speaking assistant and transfer privately into central Tokyo. Depending on your arrival time and energy levels, the remainder of the day is left relaxed after the international journey. Dinner is at leisure close to your accommodation, with time for a gentle walk locally if desired.
Day 2 – Tokyo (Private Guided Day)
Meet your private guide for a full-day Tokyo city tour using local rail and subway services. Begin in Asakusa at Sensō-ji Temple before continuing to Ueno Park and the Tokyo National Museum. After lunch, continue to Yanaka, one of Tokyo’s older residential districts. Towards evening, experience Shibuya Crossing as the surrounding district lights up for the evening.
Day 3 – Tokyo or Optional Nikko Day Trip
Today remains flexible within the itinerary. Optional private guided excursion to Nikko includes Toshogu Shrine, Rinno-ji Temple, Futarasan Shrine and Shinkyo Bridge within the UNESCO World Heritage area.
Alternatively, spend the day exploring Tokyo independently, including Akihabara’s electronics, gaming and anime districts, retro gaming stores and themed cafés.
Day 4 – Tokyo
Visit teamLab Planets, one of Tokyo’s best-known immersive digital art experiences. Later, continue to your shared sumo demonstration and lunch show experience. The afternoon focuses on Harajuku, with time to explore cafés, vintage shops and street fashion areas before returning to Shinjuku for the evening.
Day 5 – Tokyo → Hakone
Travel from Shinjuku to Hakone using the Romance Car and local mountain railway. Visit the Hakone Open-Air Museum before continuing into the mountain region. The remainder of the afternoon is free to enjoy the onsen facilities and surroundings. Dinner this evening is traditional kaiseki-style dining.
Day 6 – Hakone → Kyoto
Continue exploring Hakone using transport covered by the Hakone Free Pass, including the Hakone Ropeway and Lake Ashi sightseeing routes. The ropeway passes volcanic scenery around Owakudani, with possible Mount Fuji views in clear weather.
Later, continue by Shinkansen to Kyoto. Evening at leisure with optional time exploring Gion and Kyoto’s traditional streets.
Day 7 – Kyoto (Private Guided Day)
Meet your private guide for a full-day Kyoto tour. Visit Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji and Daitoku-ji before continuing towards the rural district of Ohara. If time allows, visit Sanzen-in Temple before returning to Kyoto in the late afternoon.
Day 8 – Kyoto
Begin early in Arashiyama before the larger crowds arrive. Walk through the bamboo grove and continue to Iwatayama Monkey Park for panoramic views across Kyoto.
The remainder of the day can be spent exploring the Katsura River area or visiting the Kyoto Railway Museum.
Day 9 – Kyoto
Early morning visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha and its hillside pathways lined with red torii gates. Continue to Sanjusangendo before joining your shared daytime Kyoto foodie tour.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy the Kenbu performance and samurai experience inspired by traditional warrior culture.
Day 10 – Depart Japan
Private transfer from Kyoto to Kansai International Airport for your return flight.