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7-Day Family Adventure in Japan

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1-7-2 Mukojima,
Sumida Ward,
Tokyo 131-0033, Japan

7 nights
Best for ages 5+
Mid-range budget
1
Arrival in TokyoSettle in, beat jet lag gently
14:00
Arrive Narita / Haneda — Take the Narita Express or Airport Limousine Bus to your hotel
17:00
Check in to hotel — Choose a family hotel in Shinjuku or Shibuya for easy metro access
19:00
Dinner near hotel — Ramen or sushi conveyor belt restaurant — kids love watching the plates go by!
2
Tokyo DisneySea or DisneylandA full magical day
08:00
Early start — Arrive at gates opening to beat queues. Book priority passes in advance online
09:00
DisneySea / Disneyland — Full day at the park. Tokyo DisneySea is widely considered the most beautiful Disney park on earth
20:00
Evening parade — Stay for the evening parade and fireworks before heading back
3
Shibuya, Harajuku & TeamlabCulture and colour
10:00
Harajuku — Kids love the quirky fashion and endless crepes on Takeshita Street
13:00
Meiji Shrine — Walk through the towering torii gate and peaceful forest
16:00
Teamlab Borderless — The immersive digital art museum is mind-blowing for children and adults alike
4
Shinkansen to KyotoBullet train adventure!
09:00
Morning Shinkansen — The bullet train to Kyoto is an experience in itself. Kids love the speed and bento boxes!
11:30
Fushimi Inari Shrine — Walk through the famous tunnel of 10,000 orange torii gates
15:00
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove — The towering bamboo forest is magical and takes about 30 minutes to walk through
5
Kyoto Temples & CultureHistory and wonder
09:00
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) — The golden reflection temple is one of Japan's most spectacular sights
12:00
Lunch in Nishiki Market — "Kyoto's Kitchen" — try fresh takoyaki and matcha soft-serve ice cream
14:00
Gion District — Walk the historic geisha district and maybe spot a geiko in the late afternoon
6
Osaka: Food & FunJapan's kitchen city
09:00
Travel to Osaka — 15-minute Shinkansen or 1-hour local train from Kyoto
10:00
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan — One of the world's best aquariums, with a massive whale shark exhibit
14:00
Dotonbori Street — Neon signs, giant mechanical crabs, and the best takoyaki in Japan
7
Final Day & DepartureSouvenirs and farewells
09:00
Final souvenir shopping — Osaka's Shinsaibashi shopping arcade for last-minute gifts
11:00
Travel to Kansai Airport — Allow 90 minutes. Check in early to avoid stress
14:00+
Departure flight — Until next time, Japan!

10-Day New Zealand Family Road Trip

North Island highlights from Auckland to Rotorua, Tongariro, and Wellington. Perfect for families with children aged 4 and up with a mix of adventure and culture.

10 nights
Best for ages 4+
Mid-range budget
1
Arrival in AucklandCity of Sails welcome
Morning
Arrive Auckland Airport — collect rental campervan or car and head to accommodation
Afternoon
Auckland Waterfront — Viaduct Harbour, the ferry building, and a gentle harbour ferry cruise
Evening
Dinner at the Viaduct — Fresh New Zealand seafood and fish and chips on the dock
2-3
Auckland HighlightsSky Tower, Zoo, and Waiheke
Day 2
Auckland Zoo & MOTAT — World-class zoo followed by the Museum of Transport and Technology
Day 3
Waiheke Island Ferry — 35-minute ferry to an island of vineyards, beaches, and award-winning restaurants
4-5
Rotorua: Geothermal WonderlandGeysers, mud pools and Māori culture
Day 4 AM
Drive to Rotorua — 3 hours south via the Waikato. Stop at Hobbiton Movie Set en route!
Day 4 PM
Te Puia Geothermal Park — See Pōhutu Geyser erupt and learn about Māori carving and weaving
Day 5
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland — Vivid coloured pools and the Lady Knox Geyser erupting at 10:15am sharp!
6-7
Tongariro & Lake TaupōVolcanic landscapes
Day 6
Lake Taupō — Boat cruise to see the Māori rock carvings, then swimming in the thermal hot springs at Taupo Hot Springs Park
Day 7
Tongariro National Park — Drive through the volcanic landscape, walk the shorter Taranaki Falls track (2-3 hours)
8-10
Wellington & DepartureThe Coolest Little Capital
Day 8
Drive to Wellington — Stop at the Otorohanga Kiwi House to see rare kiwi birds up close
Day 9
Wellington Highlights — Te Papa Museum (free, world-class), Cable Car, Zealandia wildlife sanctuary with tuatara
Day 10
Final morning & departure — Last flat whites at a Wellington café, then airport for return flight
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Itinerary Tips

The art of planning flexible itineraries

The best family itineraries are frameworks, not rigid schedules. Build in breathing room for unexpected discoveries and spontaneous detours.

Golden Rule: Never plan more than 2 major activities per day with young children. Exhausted kids make for stressful days, no matter how amazing the destination.

Our itineraries are designed with rest days and free time built in. We know from experience that a slow morning at a local café can become the most cherished family memory of the whole trip.

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