6-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Japan

  1. Day 1: Tokyo Disneyland
    20 minutes (10.1 miles) from Tokyo Station

    Experience the magic of Disney with your family at Tokyo Disneyland. Enjoy thrilling rides, charming parades and shows, and meet your favorite Disney characters.

  2. Day 2: Ueno Park and Zoo
    35 minutes (7.6 miles) from Tokyo Disneyland

    Ueno Park is a great place to spend the day with your family. Enjoy a picnic in the park or visit the zoo to see various animals like pandas, gorillas, and more.

  3. Day 3: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple
    2 hours and 30 minutes (303 miles) from Ueno Park and Zoo

    Visit the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine known for its thousands of torii gates and the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, both located in Kyoto.

  4. Day 4: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
    2 hours and 15 minutes (190 miles) from Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    Pay tribute to the victims of the atomic bomb during World War II at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum.

  5. Day 5: Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Dotonbori Street
    1 hour and 25 minutes (43 miles) from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum

    See over 30,000 sea creatures at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and take a stroll along Dotonbori Street, known for its vibrant nightlife, street food, and shopping.

  6. Day 6: Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing
    3 hours and 15 minutes (254 miles) from Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

    End your trip by taking in the breathtaking view of Tokyo from the Tokyo Tower and experience the chaos and energy of Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest intersections in the world.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tokyo Disneyland (full day, ¥7,900/adult, ¥6,900/child)
  • Ueno Park and Zoo (half day, park is free, zoo admission ¥600/adult, ¥200/child)
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple (full day, free admission)
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum (half day, free admission)
  • Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Dotonbori Street (full day, aquarium admission ¥2,500/adult, ¥1,200/child, food and shopping costs vary)
  • Tokyo Tower and Shibuya Crossing (half day, tower admission ¥1,200/adult, ¥1,000/child, crossing is free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ¥21,600/adult, ¥16,200/child

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Nara to visit the Nara Park and Todai-ji Temple. If you have less time, consider skipping Osaka and spending an extra day in Tokyo to visit the teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum and the Tsukiji Fish Market.

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