Family Japan Adventure

This escorted tour from Explore Worldwide takes you through Japan's contrasting cities and countryside over nine nights. Starting in Tokyo, the city is a juxtaposition of ancient temples like Senso-ji and ultra-modern digital art installations such as teamLab Planets. Alongside traditional sights, there is engagement with local crafts such as origami and lantern-making or the alternative candy-crafting when artisans are engaged for events.

The journey continues to Hakone National Park where a cable car and lake boat provide views of Mount Fuji and the volcanic sulphur springs, famed for their black eggs, which are said to bring good luck. Following a bullet train trip, Kyoto reveals centuries of history alongside manga culture, with visits to the Kyoto International Manga Museum and hands-on manga drawing. The afternoon includes time for samurai and ninja traditions at a museum with interactive exhibits.

The final days unfold in rural Asuka village, experiencing traditional farming and organic cooking before arriving in Osaka. There you'll try Taiko drumming and visit the Umeda Sky Building for city panoramas. A farewell dinner concludes the holiday after a pause in the country's bustling culinary hub.