2-Week Japan Private Family Vacation

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Discover the Diversity of Japan with Your Family. Interested in Japan but don't want to handle the difficulties when traveling with your family? Simply travel with us and let our experienced tour planners and local guides make your vacation worry-free. Connect with the rich history of Japan, breathe in the fragrance of mountain towns, wander through splend...

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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Wash your hands in the Meiji Shrine and connect with Japanese traditions.
    • Experience the rich heritage of Japan by visiting various UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the country.
    • Dive headfirst into the pulsating center of Tokyo's youth culture.
    • See the panorama of Tokyo city from the tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world.
    • Unleash your culinary creativity in a ramen-making experience for the whole family in Tokyo.
    • Have fun in Universal Studios Japan with your kids!
    • Board the different classes of Shinkansen and explore different parts of Japan.
    • Zoom through the incredible Japanese Alps and enter traditional folk villages.
    • Stay overnight in traditional Japanese ryokan — complete with tatami mat floors and sliding doors.
    • Learn the value of peace at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

What's this trip about?

    Discover the Diversity of Japan with Your Family. Interested in Japan but don't want to handle the difficulties when traveling with your family? Simply travel with us and let our experienced tour planners and local guides make your vacation worry-free. Connect with the rich history of Japan, breathe in the fragrance of mountain towns, wander through splendid shrines and palaces, experience different classes of Shinkansen bullet train as you traverse the country, shop on busy streets, and savor an array of Japan's culinary delights at homely local restaurants and bustling food markets, delighting in food tasting experiences that make you feel like a local!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityTokyo
End CityOsaka

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Family Friendly
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Photography

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Guided Group
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Kid-friendly Activities
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English-speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline while you are traveling

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1 Tokyo Arrival

Konnichiwa! Welcome to Tokyo — the capital city of Japan!

Upon landing at the airport, a friendly driver will transfer you to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours. Enjoy free time to start exploring the city or relax and refresh from your journey.

DAY 2 Tokyo City Highlights

Embark on a full-day tour of Tokyo via private vehicle, immersing your family in a blend of history and modernity that defines the city:

Commence your exploration at Meiji Jingu Shrine, a tranquil oasis paying homage to Japan's spiritual heritage. Embrace the e...

DAY 3 Digital and Culinary Tokyo

Experience Tokyo's high-tech and pop culture vibe today in a full-day tour around the city in a private vehicle:

Explore teamLab Borderless at MORI Building Digital Art Museum, an innovative digital art space that blurs the boundaries between art and its viewer...

DAY 4 Tokyo to Takayama via Nagoya

Transition into the traditional heartland of Japan on day 4:

Starting with a self-guided trip to the station. Thanks to a detailed briefing from your Tokyo guide and ahead-of-time delivery of your Shinkansen tickets, you'll know exactly how to get to the statio...

DAY 5 Takayama to Kanazawa

Journey further into the cultural richness of Japan, traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa:

During a full-day tour in a private car, immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go, famous for its distinctive gassho-zukuri ('praying hands') tha...

DAY 6 Kanazawa to Kyoto

Begin your day with an exploration of more Kanazawa gems:

Visit Higashi Chaya District, a beautifully preserved section of the city known for its historical teahouses. Engage in a unique gold-leafing experience, a nod to the city's renowned gold-leaf craft, add...

DAY 7 Kyoto Highlights

Immerse your family in the historical and cultural wonders of Kyoto with a full-day tour in a private vehicle:

Take in the glittering sight of Kinkaku-ji temple, a.k.a. Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple coated in gold leaf. Explore Nijo Castle, a well-pres...

DAY 8 Kyoto to Osaka via Nara

Set off towards Osaka, making stops at some of Kyoto's and Nara's most renowned attractions along the way:

Begin your day with a visit to Pure Water Temple (Kiyomizu-dera), an iconic Buddhist temple offering panoramic views of Kyoto. Move on to Fushimi Inari Sh...

DAY 9 Universal Studios Day

Ready for an adventure-filled day? Your family is off to Universal Studios Japan!

With your 1-Day Studio Pass, dive into the world of your favorite movie characters, and enjoy a variety of exhilarating attractions and shows. Your local guide will provide detail...

DAY 10 Osaka to Hiroshima

On day 10, embark on a new chapter of your Japan journey as you travel from Osaka to Hiroshima using your pre-provided train tickets:

After a smooth trip aboard the Nozomi Train from Shin-Osaka Station, you will alight in Hiroshima where a rich history awaits a...

DAY 11 Hiroshima and Return to Osaka

Soak in more of Hiroshima's unique blend of tranquility and historical significance:

Enter Shukkei-en Garden, a compact but beautiful space representing various landscapes from all over Japan. Take a cruise to Miyajima Island, where the world-renowned Itsukushi...

DAY 12 Osaka Highlights

On day 12, we would experience a memorable day in Osaka, the heart of Japan's Kansai region:

Start your full-day tour at Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum, where you can marvel at traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Embark on our half-day Culinary Delights adventure in...

DAY 13 Farewell Osaka and Japan

As your unforgettable family journey through Japan comes to an end, enjoy a seamless one-way private transfer from your hotel to the airport.

Reflect on the incredible memories you've gathered, from the buzzing streets of Tokyo and Osaka to the historical charm...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,499
Price per day$654
Last Updated: 2/6/2025

Tour Price:
13 days from
US$ 8,499 p/p (with 4-star hotel options)
The price is based on a private tour for 2 people during the low season.
The price varies based on program, travel date, number of people.
We could also price a tour including both 4-star and 5-star hotels for you.
We accept payments in multiple currencies (GBP, AUD, CAD, EUR...).

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
    • Visa Fees
    • Excess Baggage Charges.
    • Personal Expenses
    • Meals: Any meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.
    • Insurance
    • Single Room Supplement
    • Gratuities, Tips to Guides or Drivers

Accommodation

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Meals Included
Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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