Planning a family trip to Japan is incredibly exciting, but it also means navigating timed tickets, lotteries, and attractions that sell out months ahead. After travelling extensively with our kids, we quickly realised that there are many things that you simply must book in advance in Japan if you don’t want to miss out - a lesson we learned the hard way more than once. As you plan your days, you might also find our family‑friendly Tokyo itinerary helpful. It not only walk

When we travelled to Japan, we missed out on getting tickets to the Nintendo Museum , and it was gutting - our kids were really disappointed. So why should you take advice from someone who hasn't even visited the museum? Well... because I ended up spending SO MANY hours researching how the system works , what we should have done differently, and how to actually secure tickets even if you lose the lottery. We eventually figured it all out - just a little too late for our own

This is a guest post from Andrew  of the True Adventure Seeker blog . Andrew hails from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and has loved the outdoors since he was a kid. Together with his girlfriend Chloe, he shares his passion for adventure through his blog, whether it’s fishing, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, or traveling. I am not a wealthy person by any means and whenever I fly, I try my best to find cheap flights . In my travel plans, there are a couple of very simple steps

Discover the charm of Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo with our in-depth review. Experience first-class service and serene Japanese gardens at Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo.

Japanese food can feel intimidating when you’re travelling with kids , especially if you imagine raw fish, bold flavours, or menus you can’t read. But the reality is far friendlier than it seems. Japan is actually one of the easiest countries in the world to eat as a family . Even picky eaters usually find plenty to enjoy. From noodles and rice bowls to mild fried foods and sweet treats, many dishes are familiar, comforting, and approachable. Kids can start with simple, gentl

If you’re travelling with kids, Ueno is one of the easiest areas to explore in Tokyo. There’s of course the famous Ueno Park, but you’ve also got great museums, a zoo, temples, and lively market streets all within a short walk of each other. It’s the kind of place where you can mix “grown‑up sightseeing” with kid‑friendly stops without having to rethink your whole day. This guide shares what we personally did in Ueno , along with practical advice, family‑friendly tips, and ou

Arashiyama sits on the western edge of Kyoto and is one of the city’s most popular districts for visitors. People come for the famous bamboo forest, historically preserved streets, Zen temples, the monkey park, and the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge that crosses the Katsura River. Although there is more than enough to fill two full days, most travellers visit on a single‑day trip since Arashiyama is a little removed from central Kyoto. That makes a focused one‑day itinerary a smar

If you’ve ever tried to book a campground in Banff or Jasper, you already know that release day is a whole thing . The demand is huge, the system moves fast, and every year it feels a little harder to secure the site you want because demand far outweighs supply . Unfortunately, this seems to be the new normal. Having extensively travelled across Canada and having lived in Calgary near the Canadian Rockies for almost 15 years, we’ve been through this reservation process more t

If you enjoy a mix of ancient temples, futuristic technology, and world-class food, Tokyo is one of the most kid-friendly cities in the world and an exciting place to explore as a family. So, is 5 days enough time in Tokyo? It's one of the world's largest cities, and while there's more than enough to fill a few weeks, or even months, you can still cover a lot in five days  and come away feeling like you've really experienced it. We spent five days exploring Tokyo as part of

Sitting down to eat Sushi at our Japanese Cooking Class Finding a Japanese cooking class in Tokyo that actually works for families can be infuriatingly difficult. Trust us - we’ve been there. We spent hours trawling the internet , scrolling through Reddit threads, comparing reviews, and bookmarking options that looked promising… only to come up disappointed time and time again. So many classes looked great on the surface, especially when we were specifically hunting for a ki