East Asia · Family trips
Japan
Hot springs, small mountain towns and the wide scenery of the north, with plenty to hold younger travellers.
2 sample itineraries8 to 15 days
Region
East Asia
Sample itineraries
2
Trip lengths
8 to 15 days
School holidays
Feb half term, Easter, Summer, Oct half term
Overview
About Japan
Hot springs, small mountain towns and the wide scenery of the north, with plenty to hold younger travellers.
More general information about Japan is coming soon.
Time of year
When to go
Our school-holiday guide suggests Japan for:
February half term
low season & cold
Easter
cherry blossom
Summer
hot & humid
October half term
autumn colour
A general guide only. Get in touch and we will advise on the best time for your family.
Sample trips
Japan itineraries
Sample itineraries. We tailor the route, hotels and dates to your family.
8 days · 7 nightsNorthern JapanHokkaido and the Tohoku region, away from the usual circuit - Sapporo, a port town, a castle town and the samurai country of Aizu, finishing in Tokyo.View this itinerary15 days · 14 nightsJapan Walking TourOn foot between the cities - forest trails at Nikko, a stretch of the old Nakasendo road, the mountains at Kamikochi, and the temple walks of Kyoto and Nara.View this itinerary
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