Day 1: Arrival in Tokyo
- Date: December 7
- Flight: VA77 arriving at 8 PM
- Accommodation: Check-in at a family-friendly hotel in Tokyo (e.g., Hotel Gracery Shinjuku or Park Hotel Tokyo)
- Evening: Rest and relax after the flight
Day 2: Exploring Tokyo
- Morning:
- Visit Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa
- Explore the Nakamise Shopping Street
- Afternoon:
- Visit Ueno Zoo and Ueno Park
- Evening:
- Dinner in Akihabara, explore the vibrant electric town
- Accommodation: Tokyo
Day 3: Tokyo Disneyland OR day in Tokyo
- Full Day:
- Spend the day at Tokyo Disneyland OR Pokemon Centre (kids want to see this)
- Enjoy family-friendly rides and parades
- Accommodation: Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo DisneySea ??
- Full Day:
- Spend the day at Tokyo DisneySea
- Explore themed ports and enjoy unique attractions
- Accommodation: Tokyo
Day 5: Tokyo to Kyoto
- Morning:
- Take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto (approx. 2.5 hours)
- Afternoon:
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Walk through the Torii Gate path
- Evening:
- Explore Gion District
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Accommodation: Family-friendly hotel in Kyoto (e.g., Hotel Granvia Kyoto or Hyatt Regency Kyoto)
Day 6: Kyoto
- Morning:
- Visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Afternoon:
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Visit the Iwatayama Monkey Park
- Evening:
- Dinner and relax
- Accommodation: Kyoto
Day 7: Kyoto to Osaka
- Morning:
- Take the train to Osaka (approx. 30 minutes)
- Afternoon:
- Visit Osaka Castle
- Explore the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Evening:
- Dinner in Dotonbori
- Accommodation: Family-friendly hotel in Osaka (e.g., Swissotel Nankai Osaka or Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka)
Day 8: Universal Studios Japan
- Full Day:
- Spend the day at Universal Studios Japan
- Enjoy rides and attractions, particularly the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Accommodation: Osaka
Day 9: Osaka to Nagano (for Snow)
- Morning:
- Take the Shinkansen to Nagano (approx. 4 hours)
- Afternoon:
- Visit a nearby snow resort (e.g., Shiga Kogen or Hakuba Valley)
- Evening:
- Enjoy snow activities and relax at a ryokan (traditional inn) with onsen (hot springs)
- Accommodation: Ryokan in Nagano
Day 10: Snow Activities in Nagano
- Full Day:
- Engage in snow activities (skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing)
- Explore the local area
- Accommodation: Ryokan in Nagano
Day 11: Nagano to Tokyo
- Morning:
- Take the Shinkansen back to Tokyo
- Afternoon:
- Visit the Tokyo Skytree and Sumida Aquarium
- Evening:
- Last-minute shopping in Shibuya or Ginza
- Accommodation: Tokyo
Day 12: Departure from Tokyo
- Morning:
- Free time for a final stroll or shopping
- Afternoon:
- Pack and prepare for departure
- Evening:
- Head to the airport for your flight VA78 departing at 9:55 PM
Questions –
Enough time in each location?
What about snow – best spot to take kids (never skied before) – Nagano?
Any sites to prioritise?
by dahurldog