Japan Highlights Family Holiday
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- Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku – the centre of Tokyo’s pop culture, known for its colourful street art and vintage clothes shops – before diving into a fun and immersive Taiko drumming workshop.
- Discover the history and tradition of Kyoto with its many shrines, geishas and temples and snap the perfect family pic at the iconic red gates of Fushimi Inari.
- Travel past Mt Fuji via bullet train and settle into rural Japanese life at a local farmstay, where you can help harvest tea and prepare a home-cooked, farm-to-table feast for dinner with your hosts.
- Immerse yourself in Osaka's food scene with a super fun sushi making experience (the perfect skill to bring home from your trip to Japan)!
- Experience the future of inclusive employment and support a good cause with a visit to an experimental cafe where the robot waiters are controlled remotely by staff living with disabilties.
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- Tokyo - Welcome dinner
- Tokyo - Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo - Harajuku Walk & Meiji Shrine Visit
- Tokyo - Taiko Drumming Experience
- Tokyo - Dawn Avatar Robot Café (from)
- Tokyo - Akihabara walking tour
- Kawane - Farm Stay & Home-cooked Dinner
- Kawane - Tea Farm Experience
- Kyoto - Gion Walk
- Kawane - Home-cooked Japanese Breakfast
- Kyoto - Fushimi Inari - Taisha
- Osaka - Sushi Making Experience (Lunch)
Itinerary
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan. Your adventure begins in Tokyo – the modern capital of an ancient land. If you arrive early, maybe wander through the streets at your own pace, full of hi-tech gadgets and neon lights. You could also head out on an Urban Adventures day to...
Get ready for a day of fun as you head out to explore the Harajuku area – a district known for its colourful street art, youth fashion, vintage clothing shops and tasty treats. Visit the tax-free shop Kiddyland, where you can pick up some plushies of your favourite ch...
This morning you'll head out on a leader-led walk through the weird and wonderful Akihabara Electric Town – this is the centre of Japanese otaku culture and a favourite for anyone into gaming, manga and anime. Stop for a drink at a social enterprise robot cafe, where ...
Today, hop on the Shinkansen (Japanese bullet train) to Kanaya Station, where you’ll transfer to the scenic train that travels through mountains and gorges in Kawane. The ride is especially beautiful during cherry blossom season in the spring. Your farmstay host for t...
This morning, make breakfast with your host at the farm and take the last opportunity to chat and learn their stories before saying goodbye. Watch the Japanese countryside pass you by as you travel by train to the vibrant city of Kyoto. When you arrive, you'll have ti...
After breakfast you'll visit the iconic Fushimi Inari – the head shrine of the kami Inari with the classic red design. This afternoon is free for you to choose your own adventure. The kids might like to explore the International Manga Museum or become a samurai for a ...
Osaka is Japan’s second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo and is popular for its modern architecture, family-friendly activities and delicious street food. It's a short journey by train and after you arrive you’ll head out for a fun sushi-making experience for lun...
After breakfast your trip comes to an end and you are free to depart Osaka any time today. If you’d like to spend more time in this vibrant hub (and why wouldn’t you?) just speak to your booking agent.
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