2 week Japan family holidays

Planet

We believe in keeping beautiful places beautiful, and this Japan family trip reflects that ethos throughout. Japan’s public transport network makes low-impact travel simple, so you’ll use long-distance buses and bullet trains to move between Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Koyasan and Osaka rather than relying on hire cars, helping to reduce carbon emissions while offering a comfortable and authentic way to see the country.

Once you arrive in each destination, exploring on foot, by bike or using local transport keeps your footprint light and connects you more closely with everyday life. Walk through the streets of Tokyo, cycle Kyoto’s quieter backstreets and take to the water, paddling on Lake Kawaguchiko.

We also encourage responsible choices while you’re away, such as carrying refillable water bottles, choosing refill stations over single-use plastics and following our How to Be a Responsible Traveller guidance on reducing waste and respecting wildlife and natural areas. Combined with accommodation choices that favour smaller, eco-minded stays and slower-paced travelling, this helps ensure your family trip supports the environments and communities that make Japan so unforgettable.

As a company, we try to match these choices behind the scenes too. Our UK team works from a B-Corp certified office space, designed around lower energy use, responsible sourcing and better environmental standards. We also partner with sustainability organisations that focus on nature restoration and carbon reduction, so the positive impact of your trip starts long before you board the plane. It’s all part of making sure the way we work as a business supports the same care for the planet that underpins your Japan journey.

People

People and local connections are a big part of this family journey through Japan. We work with Japan-based partners and small, characterful hotels, and throughout the trip you’ll be guided by knowledgeable local hosts and guides who bring each place to life. While you are exploring the neighbourhood streets, learning about local traditions or navigating Japan’s cities by train. Their insight adds real depth while ensuring tourism income stays within local communities.

Several experiences are designed to help your family engage with Japanese culture in a respectful, meaningful way. Taking part in a traditional tea ceremony, for example, offers a gentle introduction to the customs, etiquette and attention to detail that shape daily life in Japan. Moments like this build understanding as well as great memories.

We also encourage you to eat locally and shop small, from neighbourhood cafés to family-run eateries near your hotels. Choosing local businesses helps support community livelihoods directly and gives you a more authentic feel for everyday life in Japan.