10-Day Family Cherry Blossom Tour
🌸 Why This Cherry Blossom Trip Is Perfect for a Family
This 10-day itinerary is designed specifically for families with middle-school kids, balancing fun, education, hands-on activities, and easy pacing so both parents and children enjoy every day.
✓ Kid-Friendly Activities
Experiences like teamLab, ninja training, sumo shows, monkey encounters, and deer feeding keep kids excited and engaged — no long, boring museum days.
✓ Interactive Learning
Japan’s history and culture are introduced through immersive activities: ninja houses, samurai castles, temples with stories, and cherry blossom traditions that make learning fun.
✓ Family-Friendly Logistics
Short travel times, centrally located hotels, and a mix of private drivers and trains ensure comfort for parents and avoid exhausting days.
✓ Safe, Clean & Easy to Navigate
Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with clean facilities, kid-friendly restaurants, and reliable public transportation — ideal for families.
✓ Balanced Pace
Active days (monkeys, bamboo forest, ninja museum) are balanced with lighter days (Hakone hot springs, cherry blossom parks, shopping streets) to keep kids energized.
✓ Seasonal Beauty
Cherry blossoms add a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere that kids will remember for the rest of their lives — perfect for family photos and bonding moments.
✓ Variety for All Interests
Tech lovers → teamLab & Akihabara
Nature lovers → Mt. Fuji, bamboo forest
History lovers → Samurai castles, temples
Animal lovers → Deer & monkeys
Relaxation → Hot springs & parks
Ready to Plan Your Japan Adventure?
Our team of experienced Japan travel specialists is here to help you plan your dream Cherry Blossom Tour. From breathtaking landscapes and historic temples to authentic cultural experiences and seasonal festivals, we’ll ensure your journey through Japan’s spring beauty is truly unforgettable.
Japan in Bloom: The Ideal Itinerary for Families with Kids
Your Perfect Japan Cherry Blossom Family Itinerary — Fun, Learning, and Adventure
Below is the 10-Day Cherry Blossom Family Trip Itinerary WITH attraction introductions, written in a friendly, family-oriented style perfect for school kids and parents.
🌸 10-Day Japan Cherry Blossom Family Trip (Middle School Kids)
Fun • Educational • Hands-on • Cherry Blossom Highlights
DAY 1 – Arrive in Tokyo
- Private airport pickup
- Relax and recover from the flight
- Evening walk for first cherry blossom views (if timing matches)
DAY 2 – Tokyo: teamLab + Odaiba Exploration
🌈 teamLab Planets Tokyo — Introduction
A world-famous digital art museum where you walk through water, interact with floating flowers, and step into sensory illusions. Kids love the freedom to explore glowing rooms, mirrored spaces, and immersive tunnels.
Activities
- teamLab immersive visit (1.5–2 hrs)
- Explore Odaiba: life-size Gundam statue, gaming arcades
- Kids-friendly dinner at DiverCity
DAY 3 – Tokyo: Sumo Show + Asakusa
💪 Sumo Experience Show — Introduction
A family-friendly performance where a real sumo wrestler demonstrates techniques, explains training traditions, and invites guests (including kids!) for fun photo ops. It’s interactive, exciting, and educational.
🏮 Asakusa & Senso-ji — Introduction
Tokyo’s oldest temple area, filled with snack stalls, kimono shops, and traditional lanterns. The 200-meter Nakamise Street is perfect for kids to taste mochi, melon-pan, and Japanese candy.
Activities
- Sumo show
- Senso-ji Temple
- Sakura walk along the Sumida River
DAY 4 – Tokyo: Shibuya + Harajuku
🌆 Shibuya Crossing & Sky — Introduction
The world’s busiest crossing and the city’s most exciting observation deck. Kids enjoy seeing thousands of people cross at once and spotting Tokyo landmarks from high above.
🎀 Harajuku — Introduction
A colorful, youth-centered neighborhood filled with quirky shops, cute cafés, and fashion trends. Perfect for middle schoolers wanting unique snacks and souvenirs.
Activities
- Shibuya Sky
- Hachiko statue
- Harajuku Takeshita Street
- Meiji Shrine blossom walk
DAY 5 – Tokyo → Hakone (Mt. Fuji Area)
🏞 Hakone — Introduction
A scenic hot spring region known for Mt. Fuji views, pirate ship cruises, ropeways, volcanos, and playful museums. It’s relaxing for parents and exciting for kids.
Activities
- Lake Ashi pirate ship ride
- Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic valley (black eggs)
- Stay at a kid-friendly onsen ryokan
DAY 6 – Hakone → Kyoto
🌸 Kyoto — Introduction
Japan’s cultural capital, filled with temples, geisha streets, cherry blossoms, and history at every corner. The city feels calmer and more walkable for families.
Activities
- Shinkansen bullet train ride (kids LOVE the speed!)
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Kiyomizu streets (traditional shops & sweets)
- Maruyama Park blossoms
DAY 7 – Kyoto: Ninja Museum + Nijo Castle
🥷 Ninja Museum — Introduction
A unique hands-on ninja park where kids learn about ninja history, explore trick houses, see real weapons, and try throwing shuriken (foam versions available for younger kids). One of the best active experiences for children.
🏯 Nijo Castle — Introduction
A UNESCO site famous for its “nightingale floors” that chirp when walked on. Kids love exploring samurai-era architecture, secret rooms, and huge castle grounds.
Activities
- Koka Ninja Village or Ninja Museum of Igaryu
- Nijo Castle visit
- Nishiki Market food tasting
DAY 8 – Kyoto: Arashiyama Day
🎋 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest — Introduction
A magical bamboo grove where the towering green stalks create a dreamy, photo-perfect atmosphere. Kids enjoy the easy walk and rickshaw rides.
🐒 Monkey Park — Introduction
A fun short hike leading to a mountain viewpoint where monkeys roam freely. Kids feed the monkeys safely from inside a fenced area.
Activities
- Bamboo Forest
- Tenryu-ji Temple gardens
- Monkey Park
- Kyoto Railway Museum (interactive & kid-friendly)
DAY 9 – Nara Day Trip
🦌 Nara Park & Deer — Introduction
Nara’s friendly deer roam freely and bow for crackers. It’s one of Japan’s most memorable experiences for children.
🛕 Todai-ji Temple — Introduction
Home to the Giant Bronze Buddha, this massive structure amazes both adults and kids. The “Buddha’s Nostril Hole” challenge is especially popular with children.
Activities
- Deer feeding
- Todai-ji Temple
- Return to Kyoto or Osaka
- Evening stroll in Dotonbori
DAY 10 – Departure
- Souvenir shopping
- Private transfer to airport
Expedition in your style
Gold Package
Included:
- A private car.
- A private English-speaking driver or Mandarin-speaking driver.
What you'll get:
- Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
- Basic generic guidance or introduction of the destination with limited English.
- Freedom and privacy when touring on your own.
- More flexibility of your tour schedules.
- Significant saving of the tour cost.
What's not covered:
- Walking with you in the attractions.
- Professional commentary.
- Lunch.
Platinum Package
Included:
- A private car.
- A private English-speaking tour guide or a Mandarin-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees.
What you'll get:
- Dedicated and full-hearted service to you.
- Detailed commentary of the attractions.
- Flexibility of your tour schedules.
What's not covered:
- Lunch.
optional activities
Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Dance
Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Dance
Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Dance
Enjoy an elegant Kaiseki dinner with a traditional Geisha dance performance, where exquisite seasonal dishes and graceful artistry blend to offer an unforgettable taste of Japanese refined culture.
Private Kimono Tea Ceremony
Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Dance
Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Dance
Experience the award-winning tea ceremony guided by an expert tea master. Learn the history, tools, and etiquette as you whisk your own cup of premium matcha — a true taste of Japanese culture.
Ninja Experience
Kaiseki Dinner with Geisha Dance
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience
Train like a ninja for a day at the Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo, Japan’s top-rated and most affordable hands-on ninja experience for all ages!
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience
Experience Japan’s national sport up close with a hands-on sumo session led by retired wrestlers, featuring live matches, training demonstrations, and a hearty Chanko Nabe meal.
Tokyo Street Go-Karting
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience
Rickshaw Ride in Asakusa
Experience street go-karting in Tokyo, a fun and thrilling way to explore the city’s famous districts up close. Dress up in themed costumes and drive through iconic streets like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara, turning sightseeing into an unforgettable adventure!
Rickshaw Ride in Asakusa
Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience
Rickshaw Ride in Asakusa
In spring, the rickshaw ride through Asakusa becomes even more enchanting as cherry blossoms line the streets, creating a serene pink canopy over Tokyo’s historic charm.