Japan Family Adventure – Tokyo to Osaka

Overview

A perfect 10-day Japan adventure for families with kids aged 4–14. Explore theme parks, animal attractions, interactive museums, traditional shrines, and nature with the fun of bullet trains and family-friendly ryokans.

Highlights

• Disneyland or DisneySea for magical experiences
• Tokyo’s science museums, zoos, Skytree, and themed cafés
• Ghibli Museum and paddle boats in Kichijoji
• Hakone’s ropeway, black eggs, and open-air art
• Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest, shrines, monkeys, and kimono photo fun
• Nainital’s cable cars, lakes, and cozy cafés
• Super Nintendo World & Minion Park at Universal Studios Japan
• Osaka Aquarium & Dotonbori street food fun

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport. Rest and recover from jet lag. Explore nearby Odaiba or visit TeamLab Planets Tokyo for a fun digital art experience.

Day 2: Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea

Full-day fun at Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea. Book tickets in advance. Use the Disney app to monitor queue times. Return to hotel for rest.

Day 3: Tokyo Kids Discovery Day

Visit Ueno Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science. Rickshaw ride and street snacks in Asakusa. End with Skytree or Tokyo Tower and a themed café dinner.

Day 4: Ghibli Museum & Kichijoji

Morning visit to the famous Ghibli Museum (pre-booked). Enjoy Inokashira Park, paddle boats, or Kichijoji Zoo. Return to Tokyo by evening.

Day 5: Travel to Hakone – Nature & Onsen

Train ride to Hakone with ropeway experience. Visit Owakudani’s volcanic area and Open-Air Museum. Stay in a ryokan with private onsen and traditional meal.

Day 6: Bullet Train to Kyoto

Ride the Shinkansen to Kyoto. Afternoon at Nijo Castle or Kyoto Railway Museum. Evening stroll through Gion district – maybe spot a geisha!

Day 7: Kyoto’s Temples & Nature

Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Monkey Park. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine. Optional kimono dress-up and family photo session.

Day 8: To Osaka – Aquarium & Dotonbori

Morning transfer to Osaka. Visit the famous Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan). Evening at Dotonbori for street food, neon lights, and giant signs.

Day 9: Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

Full day at USJ – explore Super Nintendo World, Minion Park, and Harry Potter World. Arrive early and consider Express Pass. Stay near USJ.

Day 10: Departure

Relax and check out. Fly from Osaka (Kansai Airport) or take a morning train back to Tokyo for departure.