Exploring Japan with kids is one of my favorite things to do. My kids were born in Japan and we lived in Tokyo from 2001 to 2013. Then after 6 years of slow traveling, we’re back and living in Osaka.
Enjoy Japan…With Kids or Without
Half of our family lives in or around Osaka, Keiko’s hometown, and now we’re exploring the Kansai region and beyond. I still co-write a column for the Japan Times about family fun in Japan.
Japan is safe, culturally rich and full of fun, educational and fascinating activities for kids (and parents) of all ages. Family travel in Japan is easy and not nearly as expensive as you might think.
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Japan Family Travel
Below you’ll find a list of all my posts on Japan. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, then contact me and I’ll see what I can do.
The JR Rail Pass Buyer’s Guide
If you’re considering buying Japan Rail passes, then this buyer’s guide is for you!
Hotels in Japan
- Tokyo Hotels
- Tokyo Ryokan (Traditional Inns)
- Hakone Ryokan with Private Onsen
- Kyoto Hotels
- Osaka Hotels
- Nara Hotels & Ryokan
- Okayama Hotels (and activities)
Osaka Japan with Kids
My wife’s hometown and where we call home since the summer of 2019.
- Our city guide: Osaka with kids
- Best Family Hotels in Osaka
- The Open Air Museum of Japanese Farmhouses
- The Osaka Museum of Housing & Living
- Udon Cooking Class in Osaka
Kyoto Japan with Kids
- Kyoto City Guide
- Hotels & Ryokan in Kyoto
- Kyoto Station Guide: Hotels, Restaurants & More
- Arashiyama: What to See, Where to Stay & More
- A Day at the Kyoto Railway Museum
- The Kyoto International Manga Museum
Nara Japan with Kids
Tokyo Japan with Kids
Living, working, and raising children here for 13 years, I certainly have the most to say about this amazing city.
- Tokyo with Kids: Our Ultimate Guide
- Best Family Hotels in Tokyo
- Top Ryokan in Tokyo
- Day Trips from Tokyo
- 48 hours in Tokyo
- Kid-friendly galleries & museums in Tokyo
- Best Indoor Things to Do in Tokyo
- 21 things to do in Odaiba, Tokyo with kids
- Yoyogi and Harajuku with kids
- Omotesando with kids
- Ginza with kids
- Roppongi with kids
- East Side of Tokyo with kids
- Asakusa with kids
- Ryogoku with kids
- How to watch Sumo in Tokyo with kids
- How to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market with kids
- All Tokyo-related posts
Yokohama
Japan’s second-largest city is a vibrant and exciting place for a day trip and more.
Hakone
Known best for hot springs and spectacular views of Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular retreats for Tokyo’s urban jungle.
Okayama
Other Japan posts
A few other Japan-related posts worth reading.
- Must-Eat Japanese Foods
- Best Hiking in Japan with Kids
- How to Spend Christmas in Japan
- Skiing in Japan with Kids
- Winter in Japan: What to Do, See & Eat
- Spring in Tokyo: Best places for a Hanami Picnic
- Spring in Kansai: Cherry Blossom Season in Kyoto, Nara, Etc.
- 5 differences between Japanese & Western parenting
- How to take a Japanese bath
- Our experience with child modeling in Japan
- 11 Things I miss about being a parent in Tokyo
- How I defined success in Japan
- Nurturing bilingualism (and how to mess it up)
- Cultural Identity (Pt 1)
- Cultural Identity (Pt 2)
Have You Been to Japan with Kids?
Or have you lived in Japan with kids? I’d love to hear your tips, your advice, and your stories, too. Tell me in the comments, or contact me directly.
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