{"id":45141,"date":"2019-01-12T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T00:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=45141"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:38:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T23:38:07","slug":"why-japan-should-be-your-next-family-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-japan-should-be-your-next-family-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Japan Should Be Your Next Family Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>From bullet trains to sushi-making classes, Japan transforms family holidays into unforgettable journeys where culture, cuisine and adventure collide.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s&nbsp;a destination where vending machines dispense hot ramen,&nbsp;lightning-fast bullet trains&nbsp;make cross-country&nbsp;travel&nbsp;a breeze and world-class theme parks&nbsp;rub shoulders with&nbsp;snow-capped mountains.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/6-unmissable-japan-tour-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan&nbsp;has&nbsp;enough&nbsp;variety to&nbsp;keep every family member engaged<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 but&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;also surprisingly&nbsp;family-friendly, with spotless facilities&nbsp;and fascinating history&nbsp;at every turn.&nbsp;From the snow monkeys of Nagano to Ghibli theme parks, here\u2019s why Japan should be your next family holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P3HOHB7Zb20?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;easy (and&nbsp;fun) to&nbsp;get&nbsp;around<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan&#8217;s public transport system is legendary, and for good reason.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;efficient,&nbsp;punctual&nbsp;and easy to use&nbsp;(even if you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;speak Japanese;&nbsp;many signs&nbsp;are&nbsp;in English). The&nbsp;Shinkansen bullet trains&nbsp;are themselves&nbsp;an attraction for children and adults alike,&nbsp;whisking&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;between cities at speeds up to 320 km\/h; convenient baggage holding areas on each train mean&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;plenty of space to store&nbsp;several kids\u2019&nbsp;worth of&nbsp;luggage.&nbsp;Trains run like clockwork, stations are impeccably clean&nbsp;and&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;an awesome feeling to&nbsp;glide&nbsp;across the country in such comfort and style,&nbsp;and&nbsp;on&nbsp;a clear day,&nbsp;kids will be thrilled to see Mt. Fuji in the distance&nbsp;when travelling between Tokyo and Kyoto.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even&nbsp;better for families: children under six&nbsp;travel&nbsp;for free (while seated on an adult&#8217;s lap), while kids up to 11 pay half price. Reserve tickets in advance at any major station to skip the queues and secure your seats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s&nbsp;designed for family travel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan&nbsp;does more than just accommodate&nbsp;families&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;the country&#8217;s whole infrastructure is designed around them.&nbsp;Major train stations&nbsp;feature&nbsp;dedicated nursing rooms with hot water dispensers for formula&nbsp;and&nbsp;private feeding&nbsp;areas. Department stores like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takashimaya.co.jp\/store\/special\/stores\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Takashimaya<\/a>&nbsp;(Shinjuku and Nihonbashi)&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/cp.mistore.jp\/global\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isetan<\/a>&nbsp;(Shinjuku, Tachikawa and&nbsp;Kichijoji)&nbsp;offer baby rooms with weighing scales,&nbsp;microwaves&nbsp;and&nbsp;rentable&nbsp;strollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants&nbsp;often&nbsp;offer&nbsp;child-sized chopsticks,&nbsp;while family restaurants like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylark.co.jp\/en\/gusto\/menu\/?mb=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gusto<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saizeriya.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saizeriya<\/a>&nbsp;offer illustrated kids\u2019 menus with&nbsp;international&nbsp;and Japanese options.&nbsp;Local&nbsp;<em>konbini&nbsp;<\/em>(convenience stores)&nbsp;like 7-Eleven stock baby food&nbsp;and other essentials, so midnight emergencies are easily solved. Vending machines dispensing everything from hot corn soup to small toys appear every few blocks, turning ordinary walks into treasure hunts for curious kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can explore theme&nbsp;parks from Disneyland to Universal Studios&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyodisneyresort.jp\/en\/tdl.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo Disneyland and&nbsp;Tokyo&nbsp;DisneySea<\/a>&nbsp;attract millions of&nbsp;visitors annually,&nbsp;with&nbsp;DisneySea&nbsp;\u2013 exclusive&nbsp;to Japan&nbsp;\u2013 offering nautical-themed lands and attractions you&nbsp;won\u2019t&nbsp;find anywhere else, including <em>Journey to the&nbsp;Center&nbsp;of the Earth<\/em> and the Mediterranean Harbor\u2019s spectacular shows.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/web\/en\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Studios Japan<\/a> in Osaka&nbsp;is home to&nbsp;Super Nintendo World,&nbsp;where kids can&nbsp;collect coins via interactive wristbands, race in <em>Mario&nbsp;Kart:&nbsp;Koopa\u2019s&nbsp;Challenge<\/em> using AR technology and meet life-sized&nbsp;Yoshis&nbsp;and Toads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond these giants,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fujiq.jp\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuji-Q Highland<\/a> near Mount Fuji holds multiple Guinness World Records for its roller coasters, including&nbsp;<em>Takabisha&nbsp;<\/em>with its 121-degree freefall drop;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.puroland.jp\/language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sanrio&nbsp;Puroland<\/a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;outer&nbsp;Tokyo immerses Hello Kitty fans in musical parades and character meet-and-greets. Seasonal attractions run year-round: spring brings cherry blossom festivals at parks like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yomiuriland.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawasaki\u2019s&nbsp;Yomiuri&nbsp;Land<\/a>,&nbsp;and winter&nbsp;transforms venues like&nbsp;Mie Prefecture\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nagoya-info.jp\/en\/spot\/detail\/178\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nabana&nbsp;no Sato<\/a> into LED-lit wonderlands with millions of twinkling lights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s&nbsp;a&nbsp;wonderland for young anime fans&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ghibli-museum.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ghibli Museum<\/a> in&nbsp;Mitaka&nbsp;(western Tokyo) requires advance booking (tickets sell out months ahead; check the museum\u2019s website for details on how to book), but rewards planning with exclusive short films, productions of&nbsp;Hayao&nbsp;Miyazaki&#8217;s animation studios and&nbsp;a rooftop garden featuring a five-metre Robot Soldier from <em>Castle in the Sky.<\/em> Arrive early as entry is timed and non-transferable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more laidback outing,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokemon.co.jp\/shop\/en\/pokecen\/megatokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9mon&nbsp;Center&nbsp;Mega Tokyo in Ikebukuro<\/a> spans two floors of exclusive merchandise including regional variant plushies, limited-edition card packs and build-your-own Pok\u00e9ball stations where kids&nbsp;can&nbsp;customise their catches. In Akihabara, stores like Animate and&nbsp;Mandarake&nbsp;stock manga,&nbsp;figurines&nbsp;and character goods across eight floors, while themed cafes let families&nbsp;reserve&nbsp;character dining experiences&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;book&nbsp;ahead for popular spots like the Kirby Cafe or Capcom Cafe&nbsp;for&nbsp;meals&nbsp;inspired by beloved&nbsp;video game characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s&nbsp;steeped in&nbsp;ancient&nbsp;history&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kyoto&#8217;s&nbsp;Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Fushimi Inari&#8217;s 10,000&nbsp;red&nbsp;torii gates make for incredible family photos, but lesser-known temples&nbsp;are also packed with exciting sights,&nbsp;like&nbsp;Sanjusangendo\u2019s&nbsp;1,001 hand-carved wooden statues. For an immersive experience,&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;can rent kimonos from shops near Kiyomizu-dera&nbsp;Temple, with child sizes and simpler yukata options available for easier wear.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan&#8217;s twelve original castles, allows visitors to explore its maze-like defensive architecture;&nbsp;children will&nbsp;love the warrior pathways and hidden gates designed to confuse&nbsp;invaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s&nbsp;skiing&nbsp;and&nbsp;snowboarding&nbsp;like nowhere else&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The country\u2019s legendary&nbsp;\u2018Ja-pow\u2019&nbsp;(\u2019Japan powder\u2019,&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;snow formed when Siberian winds cross&nbsp;the Sea of Japan)&nbsp;creates feather-light conditions in resorts like Niseko. Niseko United connects four resorts (Grand&nbsp;Hirafu,&nbsp;Hanazono, Niseko Village and&nbsp;Annupuri) on a single lift pass, offering&nbsp;a large area&nbsp;of skiable terrain with dedicated kids&#8217; areas featuring magic carpets and gentle gradients. English-speaking instructors are standard here, and ski schools like NISS offer half-day group lessons for children&nbsp;(with lunch included).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hakuba&nbsp;Valley hosted events during the 1998 Nagano&nbsp;Winter&nbsp;Olympics and provides 10 interconnected resorts; families often base themselves in&nbsp;Hakuba&nbsp;Echoland for its family-run lodges and direct access to beginner slopes.&nbsp;Most resorts&nbsp;also&nbsp;feature&nbsp;<em>onsen&nbsp;<\/em>(hot springs), with&nbsp;many&nbsp;boasting&nbsp;private family baths&nbsp;that&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;booked&nbsp;hourly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Its museums are perfect for children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miraikan.jst.go.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miraikan<\/a>&nbsp;(more formerly known as The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) in Tokyo&#8217;s Odaiba district&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;science and technology, with interactive exhibits that let kids explore how data moves around the world. The museum often features robot demonstrations and immersive planetarium shows&nbsp;(check museum schedule for more details).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mai-ko.com\/samurai\/tokyo.html?gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADj15hqNxVu2ZXubqW7p6sXXJIgo8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo&#8217;s Samurai Ninja Museum<\/a>&nbsp;is also a great pick,&nbsp;offering&nbsp;armour try-ons and sword-holding photo ops, with English-speaking guides explaining&nbsp;<em>bushido&nbsp;<\/em>(samurai moral code)&nbsp;and battlefield tactics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;Tokyo\u2019s northeast, Ueno Park&nbsp;offers&nbsp;six major museums,&nbsp;whose&nbsp;focus&nbsp;ranges&nbsp;from&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;science to&nbsp;the arts.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kahaku.go.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The National Museum of Nature and Science<\/a>&nbsp;makes&nbsp;for a great pick,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a full-sized blue whale model and dinosaur skeletons scattered throguhout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best museums&nbsp;are a little further out.&nbsp;Yokohama\u2019s&nbsp;offbeat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupnoodles-museum.jp\/en\/yokohama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cup Noodles Museum<\/a> (approximately a&nbsp;60-minute train ride from Tokyo) lets children design custom cup artwork and select from various soup bases and ingredient combinations at its &#8220;My CUPNOODLES Factory&#8221;;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.railway-museum.jp\/e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saitama\u2019s&nbsp;Railway&nbsp;Museum<\/a>&nbsp;(also approximately a 60-minute train journey)&nbsp;displays real trains,&nbsp;including vintage steam locomotives, plus simulators where budding engineers&nbsp;can&nbsp;practice driving Shinkansen bullet trains.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endless&nbsp;animal&nbsp;encounters&nbsp;for the whole family&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal-loving families will find countless opportunities for unique encounters. Nara&nbsp;Park&#8217;s&nbsp;wild&nbsp;sika deer bow&nbsp;for&nbsp;<em>senbei&nbsp;<\/em>crackers (deer biscuits)&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;though be warned, they can become pushy if they smell food, so keep bags closed.&nbsp;Jigokudani&nbsp;Monkey Park,&nbsp;near Nagano,&nbsp;requires a 30-minute uphill walk (and&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;pram-friendly), but rewards visitors with Japanese macaques bathing in steaming natural pools year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokyo&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-zoo.net\/english\/ueno\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ueno Zoo<\/a>, Japan&#8217;s oldest, houses giant pandas Ri&nbsp;Ri&nbsp;and Shin&nbsp;Shin&nbsp;whose cubs draw massive crowds; arrive at opening to avoid queues.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en-61698.site-translation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osaka Aquarium&nbsp;Kaiyukan&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;eight-floor spiral design&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;the Pacific Rim&#8217;s marine life, including whale sharks and manta rays in one of the world&#8217;s largest tanks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s&nbsp;plenty of new foods to try&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conveyor belt sushi chains like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuramelbourne.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kura Sushi<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akindo-sushiro.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sushiro&nbsp;<\/a>use touchscreen ordering systems with photos and English menus, with plates&nbsp;colour-coded by price. Kids&nbsp;love the game element \u2013&nbsp;collect 15 plates at Kura Sushi&nbsp;to&nbsp;earn a go at the&nbsp;prize capsule toy game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Street food at festivals includes&nbsp;<em>takoyaki&nbsp;<\/em>(octopus-filled batter balls topped with bonito flakes that &#8220;dance&#8221; from the heat),&nbsp;<em>yakitori&nbsp;<\/em>(chicken&nbsp;skewers), and&nbsp;<em>taiyaki&nbsp;<\/em>(fish-shaped cakes filled with red bean paste or custard).&nbsp;Department store food halls (<em>depachika<\/em>) offer takeaway bento&nbsp;boxes perfect for park picnics or bullet train meals. 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Club Lounge Access<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$629<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$699<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,223<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-42%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UB3isYAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9e567a6c1acf161021af6d73d909a21c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/banyan-tree-higashiyama-kyoto-japan-asia\/006RF00000UB3isYAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/c5ovo565jmtn8pnifuq9.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/c5ovo565jmtn8pnifuq9.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/c5ovo565jmtn8pnifuq9.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/c5ovo565jmtn8pnifuq9.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/c5ovo565jmtn8pnifuq9.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/c5ovo565jmtn8pnifuq9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto , Kyoto, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kyoto, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Kyoto Luxury in Gion District with Breakfast, Nightly Free-Flow Cocktail Hour &#038; One Child Stays Free<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,319<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,419<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,897<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-51%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000GvFUCAA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9e567a6c1acf161021af6d73d909a21c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hotel-groove-shinjuku-tokyo-japan-asia\/0062y00000GvFUCAA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A PARKROYAL Hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8f4z1aqggclf2ws7zgna.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/8f4z1aqggclf2ws7zgna.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/8f4z1aqggclf2ws7zgna.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/8f4z1aqggclf2ws7zgna.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/8f4z1aqggclf2ws7zgna.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8f4z1aqggclf2ws7zgna.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A PARKROYAL Hotel, Tokyo, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A PARKROYAL Hotel<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Contemporary Tokyo Escape in Shinjuku City with Rooftop Terrace <\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$196<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_18728d26-f858-47ef-9aeb-fa5bb7962f0f\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9e567a6c1acf161021af6d73d909a21c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/the-orion-hotel-motobu-resort-and-spa\/18728d26-f858-47ef-9aeb-fa5bb7962f0f\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"The Orion Hotel Motobu Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/p6ljol93oyouzbq4bub.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/p6ljol93oyouzbq4bub.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/p6ljol93oyouzbq4bub.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/p6ljol93oyouzbq4bub.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/p6ljol93oyouzbq4bub.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/p6ljol93oyouzbq4bub.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Orion Hotel Motobu Resort &amp; Spa, Motobu, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Motobu, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Orion Hotel Motobu Resort &#038; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax and unwind with massages and body treatments. You&#8217;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,220<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_5ce00d2b-5133-4961-af5b-5c17bc4c14c8\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9e567a6c1acf161021af6d73d909a21c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/illi-tas-shinjuku\/5ce00d2b-5133-4961-af5b-5c17bc4c14c8\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"illi Tas Shinjuku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/hhpsl8y7lret4drzlk8k.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/hhpsl8y7lret4drzlk8k.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/hhpsl8y7lret4drzlk8k.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/hhpsl8y7lret4drzlk8k.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/hhpsl8y7lret4drzlk8k.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/hhpsl8y7lret4drzlk8k.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"illi Tas Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">illi Tas Shinjuku<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,157<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_ff69108d-c38e-4cc5-94fe-f0bb698dd65d\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9e567a6c1acf161021af6d73d909a21c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/onyado-nono-asakusa-bettei\/ff69108d-c38e-4cc5-94fe-f0bb698dd65d\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tm00875t1jcrgqg85.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/tm00875t1jcrgqg85.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/tm00875t1jcrgqg85.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/tm00875t1jcrgqg85.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/tm00875t1jcrgqg85.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tm00875t1jcrgqg85.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei, Tokyo, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Onyado Nono Asakusa Bettei<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$821<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0a10a7f0-67db-44fe-b8bf-91bd9f669baa\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_9e567a6c1acf161021af6d73d909a21c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hilton-tokyo-bay\/0a10a7f0-67db-44fe-b8bf-91bd9f669baa\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"Hilton Tokyo Bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ps7v3i1p8ky2k7aw5l3.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ps7v3i1p8ky2k7aw5l3.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ps7v3i1p8ky2k7aw5l3.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ps7v3i1p8ky2k7aw5l3.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ps7v3i1p8ky2k7aw5l3.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ps7v3i1p8ky2k7aw5l3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hilton Tokyo Bay, Urayasu, Japan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Urayasu, Japan<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hilton Tokyo Bay<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. 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