Tour overview

This 8-day holiday introduces families with children aged five and over to Japan's fun and fascinating side. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, with family rooms arranged where possible. You stay seven nights in hotels and a traditional guesthouse, with breakfast daily and two dinners.

In Tokyo you cross the famous Shibuya Crossing, explore Harajuku and the Meiji Shrine, try taiko drumming and walk through Akihabara, the neon home of anime and games.

Read more

You spend a night in a minshuku guesthouse in the Fuji Five Lakes area, then take the bullet train to Kyoto to walk through the red gates of Fushimi Inari. The holiday ends in Osaka with a farewell dinner.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families who want an exciting first trip to Japan together.

Trip highlights

  • Shibuya Crossing (Day 2)
  • Taiko drumming (Day 2)
  • Akihabara (Day 3)
  • A night near Mount Fuji (Day 4)
  • Fushimi Inari (Day 6)
  • Osaka (Day 7)

Your route

4 stops from Tokyo to Osaka

8-day route: Tokyo – Fuji Five Lakes – Kyoto – Osaka
  1. Tokyo Days 1–3
  2. Oshino Hakkai Day 4
  3. Kyoto Days 5–6
  4. Osaka Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

Japan designed for families. Hands-on experiences children love.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • First-time visitors to Japan
  • Active families
  • Anime and culture fans
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Tokyo, Japan to Osaka, Japan

  1. Day 1 · Tokyo Tokyo

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Monterey Hanzomon
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing Tokyo

    Taiko drumming.

    Hotel
    Hotel Monterey Hanzomon
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Akihabara Tokyo

    Anime and games.

    Hotel
    Hotel Monterey Hanzomon
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Oshino Hakkai Mount Fuji

    Below Mount Fuji.

    Hotel
    Oshino Hakkai Minshuku
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Kyoto Kyoto

    By bullet train.

    Hotel
    Park Hotel Kyoto Oike
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Fushimi Inari Kyoto

    A thousand gates.

    Hotel
    Park Hotel Kyoto Oike
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Osaka Osaka

    A farewell dinner.

    Hotel
    Osaka View Hotel Honmachi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Osaka Osaka

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi

Where you stay

  • Tokyo (3 nights) Hotel Monterey Hanzomon
  • Fuji Five Lakes (1 night) Oshino Hakkai Minshuku
  • Kyoto (2 nights) Park Hotel Kyoto Oike
  • Osaka (1 night) Osaka View Hotel Honmachi

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and a minshuku
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • Rail travel, including bullet trains
  • Taiko drumming experience
  • Harajuku, Meiji Shrine and Akihabara walks
  • Fushimi Inari visit
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Tokyo Tower lit up at night

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a beach holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You want a long holiday
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1, 4 and 7
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Japan
A traditional Kyoto street with a pagoda

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,595 per person, twin share, tour only. 43 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 5 and over.

Do I need a visa for Japan?

No, UK citizens can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days.

How are families roomed?

Twins for two, triples where available for three, and usually two twin rooms for four or more.

Will we see Mount Fuji?

It depends on the weather; the mountain is often hidden by cloud.

Are airport transfers included?

No, they are not provided.

Who leads the holiday?

A local leader travels with the group.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

Similar routes

10 days · 10 departure dates

Solo Icons of Japan: Kyoto, Mount Fuji & Tokyo with Flights – 10 Days

Flights included From £4,939 incl. flights
9 days · 145 departure dates

Japan Highlights: Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & Osaka – 9 Days

From £2,560
10 days · 153 departure dates

Essential Japan for 18–35s: Tokyo to Osaka – 10 Days

From £1,097
11 days · 43 departure dates

Japan Real Food Adventure: Tokyo to Osaka – 11 Days

From £3,088

More tours in Japan

14 days · 20 departure dates

Cycling in Japan: Kanazawa Coast to Kyoto – 14 Days

On offer · save up to 20% From £5,045
9 days · 12 departure dates

Luxury Japan: Temples, Koyasan & the Nakasendō – 9 Days

On offer · save up to 20% From £5,424
16 days · 20 departure dates

South Korea & Japan: Seoul, Kyoto & Tokyo by Bullet Train – 16 Days

Flights included From £8,624 incl. flights
20 days · 32 departure dates

Ancient Empires of China & Japan with Flights – 20 Days

Flights included From £7,390 incl. flights
22 days · 19 departure dates

South Korea & Japan’s Scenic South with Flights – 22 Days

Flights included From £8,576 incl. flights
21 days · 76 departure dates

Japan by Rail with Flights: Kyushu to Hokkaido – 21 Days

Flights included From £9,590 incl. flights

Combine with

Tours in neighbouring countries.

13 days · 19 departure dates

Scenic South Korea with Flights: Seoul, Busan & Mount Seorak – 13 Days

Flights included From £6,590 incl. flights
20 days · 14 departure dates

Vietnam, China & Laos Adventure: Sapa to Bangkok – 20 Days

From £3,400
25 days · 22 departure dates

China to Singapore by Train: Laos, Thailand & Malaysia – 25 Days

From £4,065
13 days · 9 departure dates

Highlights of South Korea with Flights – 13 Days

Flights included From £4,409 incl. flights

Explore more

From £2,595
See dates & prices