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Japan Family Holiday

Tokyo → Kyoto 12 days Up to 16

About this trip

A 12-day family trip through Japan, covering Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto by bullet train and on foot, with a mix of culture, sightseeing and downtime built in.

Days take in imperial history, calligraphy, a ropeway ride for Mt Fuji views and a soak in an onsen, with a local leader on hand throughout to help navigate and explain what you're seeing.

It's active by design — you're moving through stations and cities on foot most days — balanced with slower stretches to let everyone recover, especially the ryokan stay in Hakone.

What you'll do

  • Learn calligraphy in Tokyo
  • Ride the Hakone Ropeway for views of Mt Fuji
  • Travel between cities by bullet train
  • Stay at a traditional ryokan in Hakone with the option of futon and onsen bath
  • Explore historical sites and palaces in Kyoto
Good to know
  • Japan is explored mainly on foot and by public transport, so you'll need to be comfortable walking and managing your own luggage through busy stations
  • At the Hakone ryokan you can choose a futon on tatami flooring or a Western-style bed and bathroom
  • Rooms in Japan tend to be smaller than average, and larger families may be split across two rooms where triple or quad shares aren't available
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£2,565 less all-in
Japan Tour: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka & Beyond
4.5from £1,80013 days
The trade-off: 1 more night for less, with a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £4,375, about 21% below the priciest month (Sep).

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Getting there

Tokyo
One-way · arrive 2 Aug 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Tokyo · 2 Aug – 3 Aug

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