Travel: Japan - General

[Arcenee]

We’re planning a similar trip for early November too. Still can’t decide between package and free & easy, but leaning towards F&E since it gives us more time to explore at our own pace.

I’m thinking of spending one or two nights in a ryokan somewhere outside Kyoto. It’s a bit more traditional futon beds, tatami mats, onsen but it looks like a nice break from the city hotels.

Haven’t booked anything yet, still reading up on which areas are family-friendly and easy to reach by train.

[stpngks]

If you’re thinking of bringing your kids to Japan for the upcoming school holidays, here are some tips! Japan is an amazing country with so much to offer, from beautiful landscapes to rich history and …
Holiday Ideas - Japan

[MsHuppy]

I went to Tokyo from late Nov to early Dec 2025 last year, and the exchange rate was really good, about S$1 to ¥119. Everything felt cheap, cheap compared to my honeymoon trip to Hokkaido back in 2010.

All in, including JAL return flights, an 8D7N hotel stay in Shinjuku, all meals, public transport (including the Shinkansen experience and first class ferry ride), attractions, and shopping, we spent about $12k for five of us - two adults and three teenagers.

Considering how expensive Japan used to feel, this trip was honestly very value-for-money

[singingforzara]

Does anyone know Sapporo is stroller friendly ? Hoping to bring my kids there… thx

[randomblackore]

@singingforzara if you are referring to hokkaido, many years ago we went there and it was stroller friendly. i dont think much has changed

[stocheckj]

anyone has summer experience in Japan? how is it like? hot?