8-Day Japan Family Trip - Temples, Trains & Theme Parks!

Wake up to a beautiful morning in your hotel in Tokyo

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with your family and get ready for a full-day tour of Tokyo city.

First, we will be driving past the Tsukiji Fish Market – a historic seafood market handling over 2000 tons of fresh seafood a day, stroll past busy buyers and sellers, and watch them haggle for a great deal.

Next, visit the Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple, located in the lively Asakusa district, featuring a 5-storey pagoda.

Then, take a leisurely walk around Asakusa Shopping Street, where you can shop for souvenirs and traditional Japanese snacks.

Further, explore the Tokyo Skytree- a broadcasting and observation tower which is also one of the tallest in the world.

Here, you can click photos with your loved ones or just soak in the views of the entire Tokyo city.

Later in the evening, visit the Shibuya Crossing – the world's busiest pedestrian intersection, which is designed in the form of a scramble.

It is said that this crossing usually sees around 3000 people crossing this intersection daily.

We will also visit Takeshita Street in Harajuku, a vibrant shopping street famous for unique and trendy clothes and a favorite amongst youths.

Return to your hotel after a full day of exploration.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Post breakfast in the morning, get ready for an exciting day ahead.

Get ready to board your transfers to “Tokyo Disneyland” which has 7-themed areas based on Disney films.

Upon reaching the park, spend a fun day enjoying various adventurous rides, from roller coasters to haunted house tours.

You and your kids can also enjoy interactive shows, theatre acts, and a lot more.

Don’t miss out on a chance to click pictures with your favorite Disney characters and shop some official merchandise from the in-house shops.

After spending a fun day at Disneyland, board your return transfers to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Tokyo.

Have your breakfast at the hotel in the morning and get ready to board your transfers to Hiroshima- the world’s first military target of a nuclear weapon in history..

Upon reaching Hiroshima, check-in to a hotel.

Freshen up and get ready for a half-day tour of this historic city.

First, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where you will witness the dark and tragic past of Hiroshima.

You will also be exploring the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and the Children’s Peace Monument in this park.

Later, we will continue our journey to Hiroshima Castle - one of Hiroshima’s iconic monuments.

Explore the castle where you and your family will get an insight into the region’s Samurai history and the royal family's past life.

Further, proceed to the Shukkeien Garden, where you and your loved ones can stroll through the traditional Japanese gardens and click photos.

Later in the evening, return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Hiroshima.

Wake up to a pleasant morning in Hiroshima.

Have your breakfast at the hotel and later, get ready for an exciting high-speed train ride.

Board your transfers to the Hiroshima train station, from where you will board a bullet train.

Enjoy a 1-1.5 hour high-speed bullet train ride from Hiroshima to Osaka, a complete jaw-dropping experience for everyone in the family.

Upon reaching Osaka, board your transfers to your hotel.

Complete the check-in formalities.

Later, in the evening, we will explore the Dotonbori area along the Dotonbori canal famous for nightlife, street food, retro vibes, bars, and a lot more.

Click photos of the night skyline, eat great Japanese street food, and have fun with your loved ones.

Return to your hotel after a fun-filled evening with your family.

Overnight stay in Osaka.

Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.

Later, step out to explore the nearby areas of Osaka.

First, visit the historic Osaka Castle, a symbol of the city’s samurai culture, which offers panoramic views from its observation deck.

Click photos with your loved ones and soak in the beautiful views.

Then visit the National Museum of Art, which is located underground and houses a diverse collection of Japanese and international art, an educational and insightful tour for the entire family.

Then, proceed to explore the Shitennoji Temple, one of the oldest temples in Japan, reflecting ancient Buddhist architecture.

Continue further to visit the Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, which is known for its iconic wooden bridge and historical significance.

Here, you can click photos and spend some quality time with your family.

Next, visit some local markets like the Kuromon Market and Shinsekai, which will give you an insight into the local culture.

Post lunch, head to Nara, which is approximately 1 hour away.

Upon reaching Nara, proceed towards the Nara Deer Park, where around 1200 deer roam freely, and you and your kids can interact with these gentle creatures and click photos.

Later, proceed to visit the Tōdai-ji Temple, home to Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statue.

This temple was built by the bereaved wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in honor of her husband.

Take a stroll around this historic place, click photos with your loved ones, and be mesmerized by the simplicity yet intricate architectural work of Japanese artisans

Later, return to your hotel in Osaka after a day of sightseeing in the evening.

Overnight stay in Osaka.

Today post breakfast, get ready for a full day trip to Kyoto - Japan’s cultural capital.

The journey from Osaka to Kyoto will take 30 mins on a bullet train.

Upon reaching, we will be exploring and visiting some of Kyoto’s rich heritage in the morning.

First, visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, which is a bamboo forest with towering stalks of bamboo lined across a path, which is a breathtaking sight.

A walk through this mystical bamboo forest will immediately transfer you and your family to a zen mode.

Next, visit the Kinkakuji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which is a Buddhist Zen temple whose top 2 floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Stroll through its gardens and along the large pond that surrounds the temple. Click photos, spend some quality time with the kids, and make memories.

Next, visit the Kiyomizu-Dera - one of the most celebrated temples in Japan and a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Spend some time exploring the temple, from where you can also enjoy panoramic views of cherry and maple trees backed by the city of Kyoto in the distance.

Other places to visit in this complex are the Jishu Shrine, Otowa Waterfall, Okunoin Hall, and Koyasu Pagoda.

After exploring the temple complex, we will spend some time on the charming Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka streets to witness the local lifestyle.

You can also rent a kimono here, try some local delicacies, or shop for souvenirs.

Later, visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in southern Kyoto, famous for its thousand red torii gates on Mount Inari

We will then conclude our sightseeing tour for the day and return to our hotel in Osaka.

Overnight stay in Osaka.

Wake up in the morning and have your breakfast at the hotel.

Get ready to check out and board your transfers to the Osaka airport.

Your amazing Japan family trip concludes once you are dropped off at the airport for your onward journey back home.

Depart home with a lot of happy memories of your community trip to Japan.