Japan Adventure Family Holiday

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Japan: one of the few places in the world where cutting edge tech and futuristic urban design co-exist with ancient customs and timeless character. On this family adventure we’ll explore both sides of this thrilling intersection of ancient and modern - from the temples of Kyoto, via the bullet train to Hiroshima, to the bamboo forests and monkey park of ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore temples in Kyoto and discover futuristic Tokyo
    • Take a Samurai lesson and practise some classic swordplay
    • Hands-on calligraphy, drumming and cookery experiences
    • Visit Himeji, the most beautiful castle in Japan

What's this trip about?

    Japan: one of the few places in the world where cutting edge tech and futuristic urban design co-exist with ancient customs and timeless character. On this family adventure we’ll explore both sides of this thrilling intersection of ancient and modern - from the temples of Kyoto, via the bullet train to Hiroshima, to the bamboo forests and monkey park of Arashiyama and finally to the neon lights and robot shops of Tokyo. Perhaps, though, it’s the wide range of hand-picked get-involved experiences which will promise lifelong family memories. The samurai lesson, Taiko drum masterclass, hands-on calligraphy session and cookery class are only a few of the inclusions designed to be inspirational for parents and equally educational and entertaining for kids. This trip guarantees a total immersion into this exciting, welcoming, and family-friendly island nation.From Kyoto to Tokyo; enjoy a range of cultural, family-friendly activities

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range9 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityKyoto
End CityTokyo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Kid-friendly Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 9

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
    • All accommodation
    • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
    • Group arrival transfer (for group flight)
    • Free departure transfer by shuttle service
    • Japan Rail Pass

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Flight Inclusive

Day 1 Depart London

Depart London

Day 2 Arrive Kansai and transfer to Kyoto

Konichiwa! Welcome to Kyoto, a treasure trove of Japan's cultural heritage and undoubtedly one of the most fascinating cities in Asia. Full of historical, yet kid-friendly sites, Kyoto is the perfect place to introduce your family to Japanese culture, while still ...

Day 3 Day in Arashiyama: walk the bamboo forest, visit the monkey park and take a boat ride on the Hozu river

A short morning train ride (approx. 30 mins) takes us to Arashiyama, a pleasant tourist district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Our tour inc...

Day 4 Japanese cooking class; afternoon at leisure and evening Samurai Kembu lesson

Today starts with a stroll through Kyoto's Nishiki market which specialises in all things food related and is a great place to find Japanese delicacies, including sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi. At lunch we enjoy a fun and entertaining cookery class with...

Day 5 Free day to explore the temples of Kyoto or take an optional day trip to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan

Today is free for individual sightseeing. With so much to see and do in Kyoto it can be difficult to know where to begin. Our advice is to start with a very early visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto's most important Shinto shrine and famous for its thousands ...

Day 6 Bullet train to Hiroshima; en route visit to Himeji Castle, the most beautiful castle in Japan

Today is our first experience of Japan's 'bullet train' as we speed our way to Hiroshima (approx. 2hrs and 40mins). These Japanese trains are among the fastest and most efficient in the world, capable of travelling up to 320km per hour. The secret to the train's s...

Day 7 Learn of Japan's dark history in the Peace park and museum (optional); visit the peaceful Miyajima island

Hiroshima might not seem like the ideal destination to include on a family holiday but it’s an important and worthy stop on any trip through Japan. Each year many families and schools decide to visit the famous city war memorials. It is a very unique opportunity f...

Day 8 Transfer to the mountain town Hakone at the foothills of Mt Fuji; enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ashinoko

Today's journey will be the longest of the trip (just over 5hrs) as we travel comfortably by bullet train 700km north along the island of Honshu and reach the mountain resort of Hakone. Situated close to Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji, Hakone is a very popular...

Day 9 Visit Owakudani, a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs; afternoon short easy hike

This morning we explore Owakudani, a volcanic area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone 3000 years ago. Much of the area is still a very active volcanic zone where sulphurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced. It is a...

Day 10 Transfer to Tokyo and visit some iconic sights and districts including Harajuku, Shibuya and Meiji Shrine

Day 11 Hands-on activities to discover more of Japanese arts: take a drum (taiko) lesson and learn Japanese calligraphy

Today we immerse ourselves in some of the most interesting Japanese arts including a Taiko (drum) lesson and a calligraphy class. Taiko is a Japanese drum that can be heard playing its bold and earth-shaking sound at many festivals around Japan. During the activit...

Day 12 Free day: discover Tokyo's top-class museums, relax in the city's tranquil parks or head to Tokyo Disneyland. Depart Tokyo

Today has been left free for further individual exploration of Tokyo. With countless possibilities and attractions it might be hard to plan the day. Here are a few suggestions which will cater for different interests and ages: to escape the heat or rain, consider ...

Day 13 Depart Tokyo and arrive London

The trip ends in Tokyo today only for those travelling later than the group

Land Only

Day 1 Start Kyoto

Konichiwa! Welcome to Kyoto, a treasure trove of Japan's cultural heritage and undoubtedly one of the most fascinating cities in Asia. Full of historical, yet kid-friendly sites, Kyoto is the perfect place to introduce your family to Japanese culture, while still ...

Day 2 Day in Arashiyama: walk the bamboo forest, visit the monkey park and take a boat ride on the Hozu river

A short morning train ride (approx. 30 mins) takes us to Arashiyama, a pleasant tourist district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794-1185), when nobles would enjoy its natural setting. Our tour inc...

Day 3 Japanese cooking class; afternoon at leisure and evening Samurai Kembu lesson

Today starts with a stroll through Kyoto's Nishiki market which specialises in all things food related and is a great place to find Japanese delicacies, including sweets, pickles, dried seafood and sushi. At lunch we enjoy a fun and entertaining cookery class with...

Day 4 Free day to explore the temples of Kyoto or take an optional day trip to Nara, the ancient capital of Japan

Today is free for individual sightseeing. With so much to see and do in Kyoto it can be difficult to know where to begin. Our advice is to start with a very early visit to the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto's most important Shinto shrine and famous for its thousands ...

Day 5 Bullet train to Hiroshima; en route visit to Himeji Castle, the most beautiful castle in Japan

Today is our first experience of Japan's 'bullet train' as we speed our way to Hiroshima (approx. 2hrs and 40mins). These Japanese trains are among the fastest and most efficient in the world, capable of travelling up to 320km per hour. The secret to the train's s...

Day 6 Learn of Japan's dark history in the Peace park and museum (optional); visit the peaceful Miyajima island

Hiroshima might not seem like the ideal destination to include on a family holiday but it’s an important and worthy stop on any trip through Japan. Each year many families and schools decide to visit the famous city war memorials. It is a very unique opportunity f...

Day 7 Transfer to the mountain town Hakone at the foothills of Mt Fuji; enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ashinoko

Today's journey will be the longest of the trip (just over 5hrs) as we travel comfortably by bullet train 700km north along the island of Honshu and reach the mountain resort of Hakone. Situated close to Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji, Hakone is a very popular...

Day 8 Visit Owakudani, a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs; afternoon short easy hike

This morning we explore Owakudani, a volcanic area around a crater created during the last eruption of Mount Hakone 3000 years ago. Much of the area is still a very active volcanic zone where sulphurous fumes, hot springs and hot rivers can be experienced. It is a...

Day 9 Transfer to Tokyo and visit some iconic sights and districts including Harajuku, Shibuya and Meiji Shrine

Day 10 Hands-on activities to discover more of Japanese arts: take a drum (taiko) lesson and learn Japanese calligraphy

Today we immerse ourselves in some of the most interesting Japanese arts including a Taiko (drum) lesson and a calligraphy class. Taiko is a Japanese drum that can be heard playing its bold and earth-shaking sound at many festivals around Japan. During the activit...

Day 11 Free day: discover Tokyo's top-class museums, relax in the city's tranquil parks or head to Tokyo Disneyland. Depart Tokyo

Today has been left free for further individual exploration of Tokyo. With countless possibilities and attractions it might be hard to plan the day. Here are a few suggestions which will cater for different interests and ages: to escape the heat or rain, consider ...

Day 12 End Tokyo

The trip ends in Tokyo today only for those travelling later than the group flight clients.

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Logistics

Accommodation

12 days land only/13 days flight inclusive 10 days cultural experiences and sightseeing 8 nights comfortable hotels (en suite rooms) and 2 nights traditional Japanese guesthouse with shared facilities; landy only clients will have an extra night included at the end of the trip in Tokyo 4 breakfasts and 1 lunch included Travel by train, bus, metro, ferry and private minibus Minimum age 8 yrs
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
Dinner: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included. You should allow around 30-45 GBP per person (less for children) a day to cover the cost of food and drink. It is possible to eat more cheaply than this, or to spend considerably more, depending on the standard of restaurant chosen. In many of the places we visit there are restaurants available to cater for all tastes and pockets and it is generally very easy to enjoy every aspect of Japan's excellent cuisine either as a group or on your own. Your leader will be on hand to hand to recommend the best local eateries and arrange some group meals for a full immersion into Japan's varied and excellent cuisine. Please note if you are a vegan, strict vegetarian (i.e. you do not eat fish or seafood), or gluten free the choice of Japanese food in restaurants may be very limited, although in Kyoto and Tokyo special products may be available in supermarkets and shops. It may be a good idea to bring with you some foodstuffs and snacks that you normally consume. Japan cuisine is varied and it is relatively easy to find child-friendly dishes, even in traditional restaurants; namely noodles, omelettes, croquettes etc. Alternatively you could opt for one of the many international restaurants, and fast-food joints which are found in the big cities of Kyoto, Tokyo and Hiroshima.
Age Requirements
9 years and up
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Trip ID
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