Looking for space and comfort in Tokyo? We found both during our recent stay at Mimaru Suites Tokyo Asakusa with kids, one of the best family hotels in Tokyo. With apartment-style suites, a kitchen, and a prime location near Sensō-ji Temple, it’s everything parents wish for when deciding where to stay with kids in Tokyo….
Tokyo is one of the most dynamic cities in the world and, surprisingly, one of the most kid-friendly. The bright lights, crowded trains, and endless attractions can feel like a lot at first. However, with a little planning, exploring Tokyo with kids can become addictive. Everyone leaves wanting more, planning their next trip to Japan…
If you’re planning a family trip to Japan, Osaka is one of the best places to base yourself. Osaka feels a lot more manageable than Tokyo in many ways, and you can easily take day trips from Osaka with kids to see even more of Japan without constantly changing hotels. Let’s go over some of…
Finding an Osaka hotel for a family of 5 isn’t easy. Most rooms in Japan are spotless but small, and after a full day exploring my family usually wants space to unwind. That’s why we loved our stay at Mimaru Osaka Namba Station. It had everything our family needed. Our apartment had separate bedrooms, a…
Carrying suitcases through train stations, up and down flights of stairs, while shepherding kids is not exactly my idea of fun. On our recent trip to Japan, I finally tried something I’d heard about for years: Japan’s luggage delivery service. It turned out to be one of the best Japan travel hacks we’ve ever encountered….
Since I was young, I’ve enjoyed reading historical memoirs. I’ve daydreamed about time traveling to different places at various points in history. Culture fascinates me, and that’s one of the reasons I love to travel. While a time machine is currently out of the budget, modern-day travel seems to satisfy my appetite for now. Luckily,…
We debated several different destinations for our baby’s first international trip when he was 7 months old. Our travel list is endless so we considered many places, but as first-time parents, we were looking for a few things to make this first big family trip a bit easier. Ultimately we decided on Japan. We recommend…
Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market is a must-see attraction. It’s the world’s largest wholesale fish and seafood market. I knew we couldn’t miss this, but my google searches kept returning results claiming you cannot bring babies or young kids. UPDATE (Nov. 2018): Tsukiji Fish Market has officially closed and moved, and reopened as Toyosu Fish Market…