Japan family-friendly travel features

A new, well-located, luxury apartment-style property in Hakuba

The Hakuba Valley will be welcoming its latest accommodation with the opening of the “Grand Phenix Hakuba” this December 21. There are five elegant residences laid out over four-storeys featuring contemporary bedrooms, modern kitchens, relaxing baths, onsite concierge services, lockers as well as a restaurant and bar. The lavish apartments are generously spacious and have been designed with absolute comfort in mind. (more…)

Japan, Tours

InsideJapan Tours

InsideJapan Tours is a Japan travel specialist, with a flair for creating amazing family holidays. They will tailor a trip to suit you and your family’s needs, hobbies and interests. (more…)

Japan, Things to do

72 hours in Tokyo with kids

Andrew Woodward explores Tokyo, a city with one foot in the past and the other firmly in the present, with a couple of toes inching towards the future. (more…)

Hotels & Resorts, Japan

The Westin Rusutsu Resort Japan hotel review

After experiencing huge rooms, wonderful staff, tasty restaurants and a relaxing onsen, it’s easy to see why The Westin Rusutsu was voted Japan’s Best Ski Resort in 2017 and 2018.

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APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU family-friendly hotel review

With traditional restaurants, temples and castles packed between towering skyscrapers, Kyoto is Japan’s cultural heart. MIMARU Shinmachi Sanjo is a comfortable, family-friendly apartment hotel close to the action of the city. (more…)

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Rusutsu Resort, Japan

Located on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, Rusutsu Resort overlooks the iconic Mt. Yotei, and is surrounded by spectacular National Park. (more…)

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5 reasons why you should stay with Prince Hotels on your next snow holiday

Famed for its dry powder snow, Japan has been the darling of Australian families looking for some on- and off-snow fun for years. Combine the famous powder with natural hot springs, traditional hotels and scrumptious Japanese cuisine, then you have yourself a sure hit with all ages. It is this diversity that entices snow lovers back to the slopes of Japan time and time again. (more…)