About this trip
Twelve days across Japan built for families, covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima along with a run of hands-on experiences that keep kids and adults both engaged.
Expect a mix of big icons and quieter moments — the floating torii gate at Miyajima and a pirate-ship crossing of Lake Ashi sit alongside a sushi-rolling lesson and a soak in a traditional onsen.
A local Adventure Leader guides you through it, though the pace leaves room to explore some of it as a family rather than as a set itinerary.
What you'll do
- Roll your own sushi in Tokyo
- Walk through Kyoto's bamboo forest
- Learn about Hiroshima's history firsthand
- See the floating torii gate at Miyajima
- Cross Lake Ashi by pirate ship and ride the cable car over Owakudani's volcanic vents
- Share a group teppanyaki dinner
- Designed for families, with a mix of guided sightseeing and free time
- Covers a lot of ground across Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima, so expect some travel days
Worth it if you want expert guides, curated highlights and confidence to explore Japan independently. Think twice if you have young kids under 13 who struggle with packed days and late meals.
- Guides like Monique, Megumi and Juno are genuinely exceptional: knowledgeable, organised, flexible with itinerary changes and proactive about dietary needs.
- Days are heavily packed with rapid transport transfers and considerable walking; younger kids get exhausted, especially if midday meals are missed to stay on schedule.
- TourRadar's pre-trip communication is poor: slow responses, difficult to get answers, miscommunications on key details. Deal directly with Dragon Trip, not the booking platform.
- Hakone and Akihabara get rave reviews and travellers wish for more time there; Kyoto theme park seen as skip-worthy filler.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tokyo · 22 May – 23 May
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