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After years of dreaming about visiting Japan as a pair, placing it off after having youngsters, after which being nervous to do the lengthy journey with younger youngsters … we lastly made it this yr! Whereas an adults-only journey would’ve been a wholly completely different expertise, we nonetheless had an incredible time as a household, and I’m now deep in a post-trip “Japression” wistfully consuming immediate ramen and lackluster egg salad sandwiches at dwelling. The meals, the historical past, the tradition… the cleanliness, the respectfulness and simply how secure the whole lot felt… it made such an impression on us.<\/p>\n

What i packed<\/h3>\n

See my packing video and list here<\/a> with hyperlinks to the whole lot! And this folder<\/a> has a number of journey appears and outfits I wore all through the journey.<\/p>\n

I did a mixture of pure fibers for the summer time warmth (100% linen, cotton) and efficiency materials which are tremendous light-weight, wrinkle-resistant and able to put on proper out of the washer\/dryer. The 2 varieties of athleisure pants I packed have been superb for journey and I wore them on repeat due to having in-unit laundry. Regardless that summer time is HOT in Japan, most locals nonetheless put on lengthy pants and sleeves for protection and sun-protection (just like in different Asian international locations), plus use solar umbrellas.<\/p>\n

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I have to add that what month you select to go to will most likely considerably have an effect on your expertise by way of crowds and climate. Cherry blossom & foliage season seemingly attracts loopy crowds, and everybody unanimously warned us NOT to go to in the summertime as a result of “insufferable warmth and humidity ranges above 90%” (Kyoto being even hotter than Tokyo due to its location). We went in mid June-first week of July and should gotten fortunate as a result of it wasn’t TOO dangerous but (bought the wet season, although). The climate sounds depressing in July by means of August, although, so def one thing to bear in mind when planning a go to.<\/p>\n

Journey There & Getting round<\/h3>\n

Heading into the journey I used to be nervous concerning the lengthy journey time, however the flight ended up being a lot simpler than anticipated. Undecided if it’s as a result of our youngsters don’t get a lot screentime at dwelling, however they have been zombied in to their reveals and iPads and will’ve most likely stayed on the airplane lengthy after we landed. If you happen to’re serving to youthful youngsters with the toilet or doing diaper adjustments, ask a flight attendant if there’s a much bigger toilet on the airplane (there was a pleasant spacious one on ours!). We flew JAL direct from BOS to Narita, then booked a automotive service to our resort per a pal’s suggestion (approx $120 USD every means for the 1 to 1.5 hours drive). Be at liberty to message me when you’d like the motive force’s data.<\/p>\n

From Tokyo we took the bullet practice to Kyoto (deliberate to go to Osaka on a daytrip that by no means occurred), Hakone, then again to Tokyo earlier than flying out of Narita. Our first few days in Tokyo we virtually completely took the practice, then began utilizing Uber because it typically saved numerous journey time. Uber pricing was rather less than in Boston, and the automobiles have been very clear!<\/p>\n

The place we stayed<\/h3>\n

Tokyo is HUGE, so this was a tricky determination for a primary go to. I bought very differing opinions from y’all, although most responded that they loved staying in Ginza (Hyatt Ginza was talked about typically) and the Shibuya \/ Shinjuku areas. We ended up splitting our Tokyo keep between Mimaru Suites in Asakusa<\/a> and Four Seasons by Tokyo Station<\/a> and liked each. Asakusa is a quieter (particularly within the AM and PM), extra residential space with historic and old-Tokyo vibes and youngsters strolling to highschool every day. And the Tokyo Station space may be very central and conveniently situated, with numerous meals and procuring proper on the bustling station.<\/p>\n

Extra on our lodges on the finish of this submit!<\/p>\n

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Just a few issues we did<\/h3>\n

Senso-ji<\/a> & Nakamise Street<\/a> in Asakusa<\/h4>\n

Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple. Our resort was minutes from right here so we explored the temple grounds early AM earlier than the crowds, had a ramen breakfast and playground break, then snacked our means by means of all of the Asakusa avenue meals as soon as the outlets opened round 10-11AM. There’s additionally procuring malls together with Don Quijote, Uniqlo, and way more within the space and Japan’s oldest amusement park.<\/p>\n

Meiji Jingu<\/a><\/h4>\n

Lovely sprawling shrine grounds with over 100,000 timber and the enduring sake barrels devoted to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Bushes present a pleasant cover of shade and even protection from mild rain. Regardless that the sake barrels are a preferred picture spot, it wasn\u2019t overwhelmingly crowded. If exploring Harajuku after, begin on the north facet and stroll south so that you don\u2019t should again observe.<\/p>\n

Takeshita Avenue in Harajuku<\/h4>\n

Crowded, colourful avenue with retro Sixties Americana vibes. That is the place you get the enormous rainbow cotton sweet. It was fantastic to detour by means of since we have been within the space (at Meiji Jingu), however was overly touristy and skippable.<\/p>\n

Buying in Omotesando<\/h4>\n

Go a block or two over or previous Takeshita avenue and the vibe does a 180\u00ba. Refined espresso outlets, luxurious boutiques, classic procuring and so forth. I favored that this space had a extra neighborhood-y really feel than Ginza with among the similar manufacturers. The flagship Onitsuka Tiger boutique is right here with their youngsters store throughout the road.<\/p>\n

TEAMLABS PLANETS<\/a><\/h4>\n

We really went to Teamlabs Biovortex in Kyoto (the children liked it!), however when you’ll solely be in Tokyo then everybody mentioned Teamlab Planets was extra common for households out of the 2 choices. Count on to wade barefoot by means of knee-deep water for one of many displays. Be sure you plan sufficient time for the extra kid-friendly interactive areas towards the tip, within the “Athletic Forest.” <\/p>\n

Ginza<\/h4>\n

Felt just like the Beverly Hills of Tokyo. Buying of every kind. Flagships like Uniqlo. Excessive-end boutiques. Pricer classic luxurious outlets. If you happen to’re an Hermes fan, I learn that the boutique in Ginza has a novel system the place you line up earlier than opening and may doubtlessly store non-quota purses on an ipad.  <\/p>\n

Anone Kids Club<\/a> (Ginza)<\/h4>\n

A drop-in youngsters membership for ages 4-10, open from 1 to 9 pm most days, however test for particular hours. Roughly $25\/hr for per child with a small sibling low cost. You possibly can talk with them on Whatsapp to get video updates after dropoff.<\/p>\n

Shinjuku<\/h4>\n

A high-energy, busy a part of Tokyo. A number of division retailer procuring (together with two less-busy Onitsuka Tiger shops within the Shinjuku East station mall) and the free statement deck on the metropolitan authorities constructing. There’s a giant playground on this space that my youngsters favored by the Park Hyatt Tokyo, however it’s a ~15 minute stroll from Shinjuku station so felt out of the way in which.<\/p>\n

DisneySea<\/a><\/h4>\n

We have been actually on the fence about Disney in Japan after seeing how loopy lengthy all of the strains are! However I’m so glad went as the children thought it was magical and had an incredible time. We checked the gang calendars (usually, Tues-Thurs is lighter barring any native college breaks or holidays) and determined to go last-minute on a wet Thursday. Took a taxi from our resort from Tokyo Station to get there at ~8:30am and line up on the gate. We have been in by 9:30 and capable of trip a lot of the rides we wished due to a handful of DCAs (skip-the-line passes). It was pouring rain within the AM after which cleared up, so experiences may actually vart relying on while you go.<\/p>\n

Pricing was pleasantly affordable in comparison with US Disney. We spent about $50 per grownup admission ticket, $30 per child, about $120 whole on quick lane passes (they averaged $10-12 per individual, per trip) and park meals was reasonably priced as effectively! Test my Instagram spotlight for the rides my youngsters favored finest.<\/p>\n

Visitors park playground<\/h4>\n

Visitors parks are apparently frequent in Japan, with working stoplights and real looking roads for little ones to navigate on (free) rental pedal bikes! Normally paired with a playground or splashpad on website. I’d not exit of your means for these, however value checking if any are in your space! We went to this one<\/a> off the crushed path on a morning we’d left free for wandering. It’s a couple of 15 minute stroll from Higashi-Mukojima practice station (additionally went to the Tobu practice museum right here), a number of stops from Tokyo Skytree.<\/p>\n

Tokyo Skytree<\/h4>\n

Mega mall with a paid statement tower and small aquarium as a backup for a wet or additional scorching day. We didn\u2019t do the statement tower, however checked out some kid-friendly outlets. Actually not a must-do until you want someplace indoors to spend time.<\/p>\n

And I\u2019m positive any mother and father planning a visit have already come throughout her weblog, however Tokyo Chapter<\/a> is a wealth of a useful resource with weblog posts devoted to kid-friendly data round just about each common space in Tokyo, Kyoto, and extra. She additionally has posts on matters like what to pack, household resort critiques, and native customs and etiquette (ie not consuming and strolling, trash etiquette, being quiet on trains, no sneakers touching seats).<\/p>\n

Our Resorts<\/h3>\n

I’ll be making a story spotlight “Tokyo” on my Instagram<\/a> the place you possibly can see my video excursions of those lodges!<\/p>\n

Mimaru <\/h4>\n

The Mimaru chain was overwhelmingly the #1 suggestion once I requested you guys for family-friendly lodges in Japan. The decor is minimal, however it was spacious and cozy and we’d positively keep at this chain once more. We stayed at Mimaru Suites in Asakusa<\/a> the place every suite has 2 bedrooms (with a number of twin sized beds), 2 showers, a kitchenette and washer\/dryer combo in unit (so helpful!). Simply remember that Mimaru shouldn’t be a full-service resort chain, so the entrance desk employees left at 10pm they usually solely clear rooms each different day or so.<\/p>\n

Since Asakusa had extra of a neighborhood really feel, it additionally had a number of playgrounds close by for youths to get their wiggles out day by day. Our children’ favorites:<\/p>\n