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    Luxury Family Trips to Japan made for you

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    Experience the best of Japanese culture with a private tour of Japan designed just for you

    Fascinating culture, rich history and sci-fi cities

    Japan makes for a truly compelling family tour destination, with something for everyone amongst its 6,582 islands.

    This is a land where centuries of history sit alongside vibrant modernity, where both ancient traditions are proudly upheld and the latest fashion and technological fads are enthusiastically followed. You can spend the day wandering Zen gardens, bathing in hot springs amidst the forest, before heading into the city as an array of multi-storey neon lights colour the crowds below. It is this seeming contradiction – back dropped by sublime scenery – that makes Japan so fascinating.

    Our expert travel designers have years of experience in delivering tailor-made family trips, and your dedicated designer will shoulder all the detailed planning for a seamless adventure you can simply sit back and enjoy. They will help you create an itinerary that fits your time, tastes and interests as a family, factoring in your ages and ideal accommodation along with private tours, effortless travelling ease, and personal support and service from start to finish.

    Whatever you choose to do in Japan, be it as much or as little as you like, we can make your luxury family tour here about more inspired experiences, more comfort, and more style than any other.

    From our experts

    Experiences picked by our destination specialists

    See Tokyo with an expert guide

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    Enjoy a city tour like no other in Tokyo. Expert guides lead you across the city on foot and public transport, just like a local. Along the way visit the city’s countless fun and fascinating museums

    Learn a new skill

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    Take the whole family back to school to learn a new skill in Japan; try calligraphy, pottery and cooking classes

    Sail Ashino-ko lake and soak in Hakone's hot springs

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    Visit Hakone for sublime scenery, hot springs and the chance to hop aboard a mock pirate ship on Ashino-ko lake

    Step inside a samurai home in Kanazawa

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    In Kanazawa let imagination run wild and visit Nomurake, a former Samurai home, to experience what life would have been like during the feudal times

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    A word from one of our experts

    Japan is a wonderful family destination - it’s such a varied country, there’s so much to do and it feels entirely magical. Sci-fi Tokyo is a great family city - clean, organised and utterly captivating for young and old. Away from the cities there’s lots of fun to be had hiking, canoeing and exploring pristine pine forests, pink cherry blossoms and azure lakes.

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    Rachel O Leary

    Senior Travel Designer

    Luxury family accommodation in Japan

    There are many incredible places to stay in Japan. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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    Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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    Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your Japan family tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where to go

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    Hakone

    With more than its fair share of natural beauty, Hakone is a town hot springs, pirate ships and much more

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    Hiroshima and Miyajima Island 

    Hiroshima has emerged from its nuclear past as a thriving and internationally minded community; inspiring to visit

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    Kanazawa

    A thriving historical centre, here you can learn about samurais, geishas and step back in time to mediaeval times

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    Kyoto

    Kyoto is a fascinating city, not to be missed. Here, the ancient and contemporary collide with an explosion of culture and intrigue

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    Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji is a picture-perfect snow-capped cone that dominates the landscape. Below, pristine forests and azure lakes are ready for exploration

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    Tokyo

    A city of captivating excitement and engaging activities. Bright neon lights are set against the backdrop of towering Mount Fuji.

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    When to visit Japan

    Japan is a year-round destination. Visit in March and April to catch the cities cloaked in cherry blossom and October to November to see the maple trees explode in clouds of orange and red.

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    March - April

    Autumn leaves

    November-December

    Skiing and Snowboarding

    Novemeber to April

    When Is the Best Time to Visit Japan?

    When Is the Best Time to Visit Japan?

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    Plan your family trip to
    Japan

    Whatever you want from your family adventure in Japan, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    Don't take our word for it

    Your trip, your story

    We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

    Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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