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The Tokyo Chapter's "Curated for Families" Japan Itinerary

I have created this three week Japan itinerary as I want to share our favourite things to do in Japan as a family.

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I have created this three week Japan itinerary as I want to share our favourite things to do in Japan as a family. I like to focus on special slow travel moments with that perfect mix of old and new Japan. Within this itinerary, I make sure to weave in playground "wriggle time" and little niche experiences that you may not have known about before travelling to Japan. I also believe that meal times are an important part of the Japan plan -food experiences* in Japan can open little and big eyes to so much about Japan as a country but also cultural differences and even some small Japanese language opportunities. *I have also included as many "picky eater" alternatives as possible while drafting out this itinerary for families. My tip if you have super dooper fussy eaters ? Feed kids what they want to eat for an early dinner first and then take them with you to the restaurant that the adults want to try and order the kids rice, fries or dessert and give them some colouring or sticker books from the 100 yen shop so the grown ups have a chance to indulge. EVERY restaurant I mention in this itinerary welcomes children. Feel free to chop and change this itinerary to suit your travel needs and budget or even just take on one day of one city in particular. Ok. Well! I'm so excited for you to let me boss you around and make your Japan family holiday easier and even more magical ! *in order to make moving around as easy as possible - I recommend using the luggage forwarding system in Japan for every second hotel and moving with just carry on luggage while on the bullet train etc* (I have links how to do this through the itinerary.)

🗓 Day by day

You made it! Now to settle in and start exploring !
I always believe that the first day can really set the scene for the rest of the Japan holiday. So, let's make sure everyone in the family gets the vibe - "Whoa - ok. We are really in Japan now!" Today is "big city" day. Time to go a convenience store and everyone chooses at least one snack. See our Japanese convenience store favourite items at thetokyochapter.com if you'd like to see pictures of what we like and also for help on buying different types of milk etc. When it is time to head out - I recommend starting with Shibuya .
A city day with lots of time for play and green space
Best to have a stroller for this day. I also recommend download the mamapap map app in order to know all of the restrooms and baby change spaces in the area.
The Themepark with the jobs for kids & Team Lab Planets
This is easier day logistically for parents as all of the activities are in one spot. A large portion of the day is spent indoors - making it a lovely day of respite from the cold, hot or rainy weather. It is an early start but the day can wrap up nice and early for an early bedtime. *Pack shorts for everyone for the Team Lab Planets portion of the day.
Collect Rental Car + Hakone (Lake Ashi)
Collect a rental car from Tokyo (you'll return the car to Tokyo in a few days - in Japan it gets crazy expensive and difficult when your drop off and pick up spot is different when hiring a rental car.). Today you will each need a jacket as it will be cold at the top of the ropeway.
Exploring Hakone as a family
During the day, after a slow breakfast, make your way to Hakone Open Air Museum (there is parking right outside)
Moving on to the Fujikawaguchiko / Fujiyoshida area
For these next two days I've tried to include as many amazing spots for families that also have an incredible Mt Fuji backdrop. My recommended hotels : Rakuten Villa Kawaguchiko, Villa Fuji Bon Yoyage Sora, Bessho Sasa Ryokan, Fuji View Hotel.
Last day of epic Mt Fuji views and then return the car to Tokyo
Return the car to Tokyo in the afternoon or evening and stay one night in Tokyo (either near the car rental drop off spot or near Shinagawa Station.)
Travel day! Moving to Kyoto!
Take a bullet train from either Shinagawa or Tokyo Station. I prefer Shinagawa with children as it is less busy and overwhelming - especially for Shinkansen (bullet train) travel with kids.
Exploring Kyoto
Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari
A slower day with lots of different types of Kyoto to see.

I have created this three week Japan itinerary as I want to share our favourite things to do in Japan as a family.

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🗓 Day by day

You made it! Now to settle in and start exploring !

I always believe that the first day can really set the scene for the rest of the Japan holiday. So, let's make sure everyone in the family gets the vibe - "Whoa - ok. We are really in Japan now!" Today is "big city" day. Time to go a convenience store and everyone chooses at least one snack. See our Japanese convenience store favourite items at thetokyochapter.com if you'd like to see pictures of what we like and also for help on buying different types of milk etc. When it is time to head out - I recommend starting with Shibuya .

A city day with lots of time for play and green space

Best to have a stroller for this day. I also recommend download the mamapap map app in order to know all of the restrooms and baby change spaces in the area.

The Themepark with the jobs for kids & Team Lab Planets

This is easier day logistically for parents as all of the activities are in one spot. A large portion of the day is spent indoors - making it a lovely day of respite from the cold, hot or rainy weather. It is an early start but the day can wrap up nice and early for an early bedtime. *Pack shorts for everyone for the Team Lab Planets portion of the day.

Collect Rental Car + Hakone (Lake Ashi)

Collect a rental car from Tokyo (you'll return the car to Tokyo in a few days - in Japan it gets crazy expensive and difficult when your drop off and pick up spot is different when hiring a rental car.). Today you will each need a jacket as it will be cold at the top of the ropeway.

Exploring Hakone as a family

During the day, after a slow breakfast, make your way to Hakone Open Air Museum (there is parking right outside)

Moving on to the Fujikawaguchiko / Fujiyoshida area

For these next two days I've tried to include as many amazing spots for families that also have an incredible Mt Fuji backdrop. My recommended hotels : Rakuten Villa Kawaguchiko, Villa Fuji Bon Yoyage Sora, Bessho Sasa Ryokan, Fuji View Hotel.

Last day of epic Mt Fuji views and then return the car to Tokyo

Return the car to Tokyo in the afternoon or evening and stay one night in Tokyo (either near the car rental drop off spot or near Shinagawa Station.)

Travel day! Moving to Kyoto!

Take a bullet train from either Shinagawa or Tokyo Station. I prefer Shinagawa with children as it is less busy and overwhelming - especially for Shinkansen (bullet train) travel with kids.

Exploring Kyoto

Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari

A slower day with lots of different types of Kyoto to see.