Welcome to your launchpad for family-friendly Japan travel, the best place to start when you’re planning or dreaming of traveling Japan with kids. Whether you’re mapping out your route or searching for inspiration, this hub helps families explore the most memorable Japan family destinations, from neon-lit cities and ancient temples to countryside escapes and island getaways. If you’re beginning your Japan family travel planning journey and wondering where to go in Japan with kids, you’ll find everything you need to get started right here.
Here you’ll find all our Japan-wide planning resources and direct links to each City Hub Page, so you can dive straight into the destinations and guides that fit your family’s travel style.
Family-Friendly Japan Locations to Explore
Ready to start exploring? Choose one of our dedicated City Hub Pages below. Each one is filled with detailed family guides, attraction lists, and Luca & Nico’s personal adventures from our real experiences across Japan. For official travel updates, regional events, and destination inspiration, visit the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
Hiroshima
Saga
Bigger Japan Planning Guides
From seasonal highlights and JR Pass advice to family itineraries and travel-on-a-budget tips, these guides cover everything you need to plan your trip across Japan with kids, no matter where your journey begins.
Real Adventures from Luca & Nico
See Japan through a child’s eyes in our Luca & Nico Travel Journals. These playful posts capture the laughter, surprises, and discoveries behind the guides, from temple treasure hunts in Kyoto to fox-spirit races in Fushimi Inari and secret beach picnics in Okinawa.
Want more? Explore Luca & Nico’s Adventures to find all their journal entries from across Japan, real stories from every city, shrine, and seaside stop along the way.
