If adults come away from Japan enthralled - just imagine visiting as a child. Utterly fascinating yet accessible, a trip to Japan is a mind-opening experience for a whole family. This trip is just begging to be customized. Whether your family wants to try out ninja training in Kyoto, join one of our Insiders on a video game arcade safari across Tokyo, or immerse themselves in the hands-on futuristic art exhibits at teamLab, we can adapt the itinerary to suit your interest.

Japan's capital Tokyo has lots to entertain children of all ages. From play parks to amusement arcades, wacky outlandish fashions to open air historical museums, robots to cat cafes, plus all manner of transportation: boats, buses, subway trains, even rickshaws and a monorail. We've included our Tokyo Mystery Game, a fun way to discover the districts of Asakusa, Harajuku and Shibuya. We've also added in tickets up the Tokyo Skytree so you can see the vast neon cityscape from above.

Two and a half hours on the bullet train will take you on to Kyoto, the epicentre of traditional Japanese culture and home to the country's best temples, shrines and gardens. You'll stay in a self-catering machiya townhouse giving your family privacy and the freedom to come and go as you please. We'll also arrange for you to have a one-night stay in a traditional ryokan inn, but if you'd prefer to stay in your townhouse for the duration, we can adapt the trip for you.

There's probably only so many temples that your kids will tolerate, but fortunately Kyoto has lots more to offer. There's a fantastic train museum, bamboo groves, hands-on craft activities and kimonos to try-on. This trip includes a sushi-making class, but if you'd like to include more cultural lessons, please let us know and we can tailor the trip.

Kyoto is also a fantastic base for day trip. In Nara you can feed the cheeky yet sacred deer; in Osaka why not visit Universal Studios Japan; or unleash your inner samurai at Himeji Castle. Our complimentary Info-Pack is full of family-friendly sightseeing ideas and advice, and our English-speaking Japan office staff are just a phone call away should you have any problems or questions.

Please note that this trip is designed to start in Tokyo at either Narita or Haneda airports, and finish with a shared shuttle bus transfer to Osaka's Kansai International Airport. If you want to return to Tokyo or extend your trip to take in more of the country, let us know and we'll adjust accordingly.

Meals: Everyone has their own food likes and dislikes. As you'll have the freedom of being in self-catering accommodation in Tokyo and Kyoto, it means you get to choose what to have for each meal. We're sure you'll love discovering neighbourhood bakeries serving up fresh pastries, and your Info-Pack will have plenty of suggestions for kids-friendly lunch and dinner options. Hint: "curry rice" (Japanese-style non-spicy curry with sticky rice) is always a hit!

Guideline pricing: The trip price is for a family of four (based on two adults, one teenager and one child aged 6-11), but we know that doesn't reflect the reality of every family - they come in all shapes and sizes. Get in touch and we can put together the perfect trip to fit your family.