Japan Highlights Family Holiday
Take the family on an adventure through Japan’s highlights
- Start
- Tokyo, Japan
- End
- Osaka, Japan
- Destinations
- Japan
- 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)
- Days
- 8
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Ages
- Min 5
- ThemeOur themes categorise trips based on a common interest or activity, while showcasing the highlights of a destination.
- Family
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
- Explore Tokyo's eclectic youth subculture in Harajuku and take a class in Taiko drumming.
- Discover Kyoto’s history with its many shrines, geishas and temples. Then, snap the perfect family picture at the iconic red gates of Fushimi Inari.
- Support the future of inclusive employment and support a good cause with a visit to an experimental cafe, where the robot waiters are controlled remotely by staff living with disabilities.
- Spend a night in a traditional Japanese guesthouse in the beautiful Fuji Five Lakes region. Learn about local customs and Japanese Buddhism with a temple visit, then make Hoto noodles for dinner.
- Indulge in the city’s food scene on your final night with a fun Osaka-style group dinner – a great way to celebrate your final night on this family adventure.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
7 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Metro (local train), Public bus, Shinkansen (bullet train), Taxi
Hotel (6 nights), Minshuku: traditional Japanese Guesthouse (1 night)
Is this trip right for you?
- Japan is best explored on foot and by public transport. You’ll need to be fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet and able to handle your luggage as you navigate busy train stations. We recommend comfortable shoes and packing light.
- On this trip, you’ll spend a night in a Minshuku (traditional Japanese guesthouse) where you’ll sleep on the traditional tatami floor (futons and blankets on the floor mat) and have shared facilites. It's a unique expereince and great taste of local life.
- While the minimum age to join this trip is 5 years please review the itinerary and activities involved to ensure that it is suitable for your family.
- The average age of children who travelled on this trip in the last year is 12 years old. Most children on Intrepid Family trips are between 10 and 14 years old.
Dates and availability
Important notes
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.
Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
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