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Japan Family Holiday

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tokyo

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures day tour of Tokyo
    • Dinner at local restaurant
  2. Day 2

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Dinner (Monjayaki (savory pancake) dinner on boat in Tokyo Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
    • Explore shopping street near Sensoji
    • Monjayaki dinner on boat in Tokyo Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Visit manga market in Akihabara
    Landmarks
    Sensoji Temple
    Sumida River
  3. Day 3

    Tokyo

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with group)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Japanese calligraphy lesson in Shinjuku
    • Harajuku neighborhood walk
    • Explore Takeshita Street

    Optional Activities

    • Sample crepes in Harajuku
    • Try 3D latte art in Harajuku
    Landmarks
    Shinjuku
    Harajuku
    Takeshita Street
    Shibuya Crossing
  4. Day 4

    Tokyo to Hakone

    Included Activities

    • Shinkansen bullet train to Hakone

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in hot spring onsens
    • Bush walks in Hakone
    • Relax by lakes
    • Visit open-air modern art museum
    Landmarks
    Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    Mount Fuji
  5. Day 5

    Hakone

    Included Activities

    • Ropeway cable car to Owakudani volcanic valley
    • Lake Ashinoko boat cruise on pirate ship-style boat
    • Karakuri Secret Box Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hike through Sengokuhara grasslands
    • Hakone hot spring theme park with open-air onsens, cave baths and water slides
    • Purchase puzzle boxes at museum
    Landmarks
    Owakudani
    Lake Ashinoko
    Sengokuhara
  6. Day 6

    Hakone to Hiroshima

    Meals
    Dinner (Okonomiyaki dinner (savory pancake with toppings and Hiroshima-style yakisoba noodles))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
    • Visit Peace Memorial Park

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Peace Memorial Museum
    • Dinner at okonomiyaki restaurant
    Landmarks
    Genbaku (A-Bomb) Dome
    Peace Memorial Park
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  7. Day 7

    Hiroshima to Miyajima

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Miyajima island
    • Visit Itsukushima Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Momoji Park (Maple Valley)
    • Cable car to Mt Misen summit
    • Visit Hiroshima Castle
    • Visit Daishoin Temple on Miyajima
    Landmarks
    Miyajima Island
    Itsukushima Shrine
    Momiji Park
    Mount Misen
    Hiroshima Castle
    Daishoin Temple
  8. Day 8

    Hiroshima to Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Visit Himeji Castle
    • Visit Nishiki-Koji Market
    • Explore Gion district

    Optional Activities

    • Spot geiko or maiko geishas in Gion
    Landmarks
    Himeji Castle
    Nishiki-Koji Market
    Gion District
  9. Day 9

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Optional Activities

    • Watch maiko cultural performance
    • Participate in tea ceremony demonstration
    • Obanzai (traditional Kyoto-style cooking) class
    • Visit another UNESCO-listed temple or shrine
    Landmarks
    Fushimi Inari Shrine
  10. Day 10

    Kyoto

    Included Activities

    • Hozu River boat cruise
    • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Rickshaw ride in Arashiyama
    • Visit Toei Kyoto Studio Park
    • Watch traditional swordplay performance
    Landmarks
    Hozu River
    Arashiyama
    Tenryu-ji Temple
  11. Day 11

    Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Kamo River
    • Visit Kyoto's Manga Museum
    • Make ramen at Ramen Factory Kyoto
    • Kimono/Maiko/Samurai/Ninja makeover
    • Bento box lunch along Kamo River
    Landmarks
    Kamo River
    Kyoto International Manga Museum
  12. Day 12

    Kyoto

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    August 5th, 2023
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    Yuji did an amazing job of ensuring a smooth trip, while being very flexible to the desires of the group. He planned...
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    Thank you for your feedback, Marc! Sounds like an amazing family trip :) We're so glad you enjoyed Japan and hope to welcome you back on another Intrepid family trip soon!
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    Donald

    Asked on September 26th, 2025

    Are there any details about a family tour to Japan with an 8-year-old son?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025

      This 12-day journey is designed to balance comfort, culture, and adventure, making it a wonderful experience for families traveling with children. The trip includes 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners, with a variety of transport methods such as the Bullet Train, local trains, cable cars, taxis, and trams. Accommodation will be a mix of 9 nights in hotels and 2 nights in a traditional Ryokan. The group size ranges from 2 to 16 travellers, with a minimum age of 5 years old, so it's perfectly suited for children. The tour style is 'Original' with a family and rail theme, and the physical rating is 2/5, meaning the activities are easy to moderate and suitable for most families.

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    Christine

    Asked on March 18th, 2025

    Are there any group discounts available?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      Group discounts may be available depending on the specifics of the booking. It's best to inquire directly with us during the booking process for any available offers.

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    Brittany

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    Is it possible to "privatize" this tour? What I mean by that is there are going to be six of us traveling to Japan this fall (possibly more, but definitely six.) Would it be possible for our group to have our own small tour, rather than being part of a larger tour with strangers? If this is an option, how much would it cost?

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      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      With the possibility of privatizing the tour, what's the flexibility of travel dates like? We're interested in doing October or November for the trip (but could possible be persuaded to do September.)

    • B

      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      With privatizing the tour in mind, how much of the itinerary is customizable? The base itinerary is exactly what we're aiming for, but there are a few extra things we were interested in trying/seeing, if possible. If customization is possible, how much would that be?

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      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      What is the rooming situation like? We'd prefer to avoid hostel-style rooming, if possible.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      We do have a tailor made team who specializes in putting together private group departures. Based on your below information you check off a lot of minimum requirements needed.

    • B

      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      I wanted to confirm the price quoted for either tour -- Essential Japan would be $1,838 USD per person, while Japan Family Holiday would be $3,775 USD per person?

    • B

      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      I wanted to also inquire if these tours are customizable at all, or if they're strictly "as per brochure"?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      The quoted prices are for the tour "as per brochure", meaning the exact same itinerary on the website, without any customizations. At this time we are not able to offer customizations due to the previously mentioned staffing and availability concerns.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      On Essential Japan the accommodation is in hostels rather than hotels - but hostels in Japan are the nicest I've stayed in!

    • B

      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      If we were to commit to the Japan Family Holiday package within the next few days, would we pay the quoted price of ~$3775 USD per person?

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      Brittany

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      Is there any possibility of the tour getting cancelled after payment?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      Once your group pays a $400 per person deposit, I will send the confirmation request to my local office. Once the tour is confirmed, you are committed to going, but this request process can take longer for Japan than our other destinations.

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    Saumya

    Asked on August 11th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for traveling to Japan?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024

      Please refer to the Essential Trip Information linked in your booking confirmation to learn about visa requirements for traveling to Japan.

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    Emma

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

    What are the booking and cancellation policies?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      Please refer to the linked Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy in your booking confirmation for detailed information.

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    Petra

    Asked on July 8th, 2024

    How do I proceed with booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      You can proceed by clicking the 'book now' button on our page, which will take you to the booking section where you can finalize your trip details.

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    Gianna

    Asked on July 3rd, 2024

    Will there be any activities suitable for children?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      Yes, this tour includes family-friendly activities and locations that are suitable for children.

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    Lisa

    Asked on June 18th, 2024

    How can I add extra services like airport transfers?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024

      You can request extra services such as airport transfers by informing us of your preferred dates, and subject to availability, we can arrange them for you.

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    Geoffrey

    Asked on May 17th, 2024

    Can accommodation be booked before or after the trip?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      Yes, pre/post-trip accommodation can be arranged; however, booking at our start and finish point hotels might be subject due to availability.

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    Fabien

    Asked on April 14th, 2024

    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024

      Yes, please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so accommodations can be made beforehand.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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