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Regional Japan

Hiroshima, Nara, Kanazawa, Hakone, Fuji and beyond.

Guides planned in this topic

Researched and published in stages — no thin or unverified pages.

  • Hiroshima with kids: is it suitable?
  • Miyajima with kids: deer, ferry and torii
  • Nara with kids: deer park day trip
  • Hakone with kids: what to do
  • Kanazawa with kids: family guide
  • Nikko with kids: day trip or overnight
  • Takayama with kids: old town and crafts
  • Mount Fuji with kids: best views and stops
  • Kawaguchiko with kids: Fuji lakes
  • Nagano with kids beyond skiing
  • Fukuoka with kids: family guide
  • Nagasaki with kids: history and harbour
  • Sendai and Tohoku with kids
  • Kobe with kids: family guide
  • Himeji Castle with kids
  • Ise and Toba with kids: aquarium and shrine
  • Yokohama with kids: day trip from Tokyo
  • Kamakura with kids: Big Buddha and beach
  • Beppu and Yufuin onsen towns with kids
  • Shirakawa-go with kids: is it worth it?

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