Japan Highlights Family Holiday

Grab the kids and head to the place where tradition meets modern tech – Japan of course! Start in Tokyo, where you’ll discover the Harajuku district, kawaii culture and ancient shrines. Learn to play the Taiko drums, visit a robot cafe, then travel through the countryside on a shinkansen. Spend a night in a traditional Japanese guesthouse in the Fuji Five Lakes region, explore a temple before wandering through the sights in Kyoto. End in Osaka where you'll indulge in a traditional local-style dinner and toast to a fun-filled adventure.Japan is best explored on foot and by public transport. You’ll need to be fit enough to spend most of each day on your feet and able to handle your luggage as you navigate busy train stations. We recommend comfortable shoes and packing light., On this trip, you’ll spend a night in a Minshuku (traditional Japanese guesthouse) where you’ll sleep on the traditional tatami floor (futons and blankets on the floor mat) and have shared facilites. It's a unique expereince and great taste of local life., While the minimum age to join this trip is 5 years please review the itinerary and activities involved to ensure that it is suitable for your family. , The average age of children who travelled on this trip in the last year is 12 years old. Most children on Intrepid Family trips are between 10 and 14 years old.