If you like to see updates and what we are getting up to as it’s happening, please give me a follow on The Tokyo Chapter instagram here. I’ve decided to write this blog post after seeing many people feeling overwhelmed at the very early stages of planning a Japan holiday as a family or for one parent planning to vacation in Japan with children. I hope that this helps with that “where to start” overwhelm.   1.  Plan your dates you’re available to travel  The main holidays to watch out for in Japan is a string of national holidays in Spring called Golden Week (I’ve written...…If you like to see updates and what we are getting up to as it’s happening, please give me a follow on The Tokyo Chapter instagram here. I’ve decided to write this blog post after seeing many people feeling overwhelmed at the very early stages of planning a Japan holiday as a family or for one parent planning to vacation in Japan with children. I hope that this helps with that “where to start” overwhelm.   1.  Plan your dates you’re available to travel  The main holidays to watch out for in Japan is a string of national holidays in Spring called Golden Week (I’ve written...WW…

I have written in great detail about different areas to stay in Tokyo with kids and also a list of my favourite exact hotels for families.   But I also realise that some families just need a really quick 101 style guide to the recommended Tokyo areas so they can start narrowing it all down quickly.  For a detailed list of options nearby certain areas, playgrounds, how long it takes to walk to the station from that area etc see this blog post on Hotels in Tokyo with kids here.  Why do I talk about areas in Tokyo that I like for families rather than just a huge list of...…I have written in great detail about different areas to stay in Tokyo with kids and also a list of my favourite exact hotels for families.   But I also realise that some families just need a really quick 101 style guide to the recommended Tokyo areas so they can start narrowing it all down quickly.  For a detailed list of options nearby certain areas, playgrounds, how long it takes to walk to the station from that area etc see this blog post on Hotels in Tokyo with kids here.  Why do I talk about areas in Tokyo that I like for families rather than just a huge list of...WW…

If you like to see updates and what we are getting up to as it’s happening, please give me a follow on The Tokyo Chapter instagram here. Recently I’ve been asked this Tokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea question asked a lot. Especially when it comes to young families you are travelling to Tokyo for a limited time only and don’t have the luxury of trying on both theme parks for size. *Please note that the new section of TOKYO DISNEYSEA ( Tangled and Frozen and Peter Pan section called “Fantasy Springs” is opening on June 6th. If you decide to visit in June it can go one of two ways 1) If you are a...…If you like to see updates and what we are getting up to as it’s happening, please give me a follow on The Tokyo Chapter instagram here. Recently I’ve been asked this Tokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea question asked a lot. Especially when it comes to young families you are travelling to Tokyo for a limited time only and don’t have the luxury of trying on both theme parks for size. *Please note that the new section of TOKYO DISNEYSEA ( Tangled and Frozen and Peter Pan section called “Fantasy Springs” is opening on June 6th. If you decide to visit in June it can go one of two ways 1) If you are a...WW…

I get this question a lot and so I wanted to make a neat little list of restaurants to eat Wagyu Beef in Tokyo that are also family-friendly.   I think it is worth linking to this article that states the differences between Kobe Beef and Wagyu.  TEPPANYAKI WAGYU WITH KIDS, AKASAKA *Please note that this restaurant only accepts children who are 6 years old and older and children will need to also order an adult sized course* This restaurant is called Ginza no Steak Akasaka Branch (it comes up Ginza Steak Akasaka on google maps.) This is an all you can eat steak restaurant or...…I get this question a lot and so I wanted to make a neat little list of restaurants to eat Wagyu Beef in Tokyo that are also family-friendly.   I think it is worth linking to this article that states the differences between Kobe Beef and Wagyu.  TEPPANYAKI WAGYU WITH KIDS, AKASAKA *Please note that this restaurant only accepts children who are 6 years old and older and children will need to also order an adult sized course* This restaurant is called Ginza no Steak Akasaka Branch (it comes up Ginza Steak Akasaka on google maps.) This is an all you can eat steak restaurant or...WW…

I’m often asked on how to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan while on a budget after being quite shocked at the price while doing their research.  The thing is …. Ryokans are seen as luxury accommodation and the full getaway experience. For this reason, it’s common for most guests to stay from check-in right up until check-out to take in the whole experience ( also hardly any Japanese people stay at a ryokan for more than one night. It’s not really a thing.) That price is often per person and it includes not only the beautifully appointed room but also the stunning meals and service...…I’m often asked on how to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan while on a budget after being quite shocked at the price while doing their research.  The thing is …. Ryokans are seen as luxury accommodation and the full getaway experience. For this reason, it’s common for most guests to stay from check-in right up until check-out to take in the whole experience ( also hardly any Japanese people stay at a ryokan for more than one night. It’s not really a thing.) That price is often per person and it includes not only the beautifully appointed room but also the stunning meals and service...WW…