Osaka to Tokyo family holiday

Planet

We believe in keeping beautiful places beautiful, and this Active Japan trip is designed with the environment in mind at every step. You’ll travel between Osaka, Kyoto, the Japanese Alps and Tokyo primarily by Japan’s efficient public transport network, including trains and buses, which helps reduce carbon emissions while offering smooth, scenic journeys through countryside, forests and mountain landscapes.

Once in each place, you’ll explore naturally low-impact environments on foot, by bike or on shared local transport, whether that’s hiking trails in Kamikochi in Chubu Sangaku National Park or paddling on calm waters at Lake Kawaguchiko beneath Mt Fuji. These choices help limit your footprint and make the most of Japan’s exceptional, unspoilt natural areas.

Before you travel, we provide practical guidance on reducing waste, respecting wildlife and protecting fragile landscapes, encouraging habits like carrying refillable water bottles and sticking to marked trails. Combined with smaller-scale, locally connected accommodation and thoughtful pacing, this helps ensure your family holiday supports the environments that make Japan’s mountains, lakes and forests so special.

People

We believe in putting people first, and a big part of that on this trip is connecting you with the communities and traditions that make Japan unique. Throughout your journey, you’ll meet local guides and instructors who know their regions inside out, from Osaka and Kyoto to the Japanese Alps, and learn about local customs, crafts, and ways of life.

Your itinerary includes experiences that bring you closer to everyday Japan, from visiting small family-run workshops to exploring local markets and sampling seasonal produce. Staying in boutique, locally connected accommodation means your tourism spend supports local families and small businesses, creating real benefits for the communities you visit.

By choosing locally run activities, interacting respectfully with guides and artisans, and learning about traditional practices, your family helps keep these cultural experiences alive while contributing directly to the local economy. This makes sure that tourism supports livelihoods and forms lasting connections between visitors and the people who call Japan home.