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Follow on Google News | Family Fun in the Land of the Rising Sun InsideJapan Tours’ new family focusJapan is a fascinating destination for any family. There are activities to suit all ages and, contrary to common belief, the experience doesn’t have to be expensive.
By: Travel PR As InsideJapan Tours continues to tailor-make a rising number of family holidays, it has created a dedicated family travel section on its website and launched some family-specific holiday packages. Says Co-Director, Alastair Donnelly: “Japan is a joy for all the senses, from the visual highlights of each season, the sounds of the sprawling Tsukiji fish market, and the scent of sakura; to pottery-making, paper-folding and teriyaki burgers. With one of the best transport systems in the world and exemplary customer service, travelling in Japan is surprisingly easy and comfortable, and kids will be lavished with attention like mini VIPs.” A range of sceneries and cities: Japan boasts a vast wilderness in the north, sub-tropical white sand beaches in the south, majestic mountain ranges and impressive national parks. Tokyo is an obvious ‘must’ with its cat cafés and ninja restaurant, whilst Kyoto offers culture and ancient architecture. From seeing Mt Fuji on a clear day from the cable car in Hakone, to spotting deer and wild monkeys on the sacred island of Miyajima, there are endless unexpected aspects of a visit to Japan. A range of accommodation: Traditional Japanese inns lend themselves very well to family stays, with many tatami-floored rooms being large enough to accommodate up to six futons, plus sliding doors to separate one room into two. For self-catering families, ‘machiya’ townhouses are available in Kyoto, and beach resorts offer villas. For families who prefer a Western-style hotel, many of the larger chains offer inter-connecting rooms. A range of experiences: Go to a taiko drumming class one day, Tokyo Disneyland the next, then perhaps learn how to prepare Japanese cuisine, or visit the beating heart of Japanese animation, Studio Ghibli, or try a guided bike tour around Tokyo. Visit Harajuku and see how ‘cosplay’ (dressing up in character) has gripped the younger generations, and dress up yourself, as a samurai or a Geisha, at the Kyoto Toei Studio Park, used as a set for period dramas. A range of transport: Getting from one place to another in Japan is an experience in itself. Kick back on the famous bullet train; ride a funicular up a mountain-side; InsideJapan Tours has launched three new holiday packages designed to appeal to families, starting at £4,490 (total for two adults, one teenager and one child under twelve). The eight-night Family Express package includes five nights in Tokyo (three nights in traditional Asakusa and two nights neon-lit Shinjuku, both with breakfast), three nights in Kyoto (self-catering in a traditional townhouse machiya), private guiding in both cities, airport transfers and all domestic travel, with a taiko drum lesson in Tokyo and a cookery class in Kyoto. International flights extra For further information: ENDS / 13 September 2012 NOTE TO EDITORS: Launched in 2000, InsideJapan Tours is a small, dedicated team of specialists, all of whom have first-hand experience of living, working and travelling in Japan. The company offers a range of original, affordable packages for small groups and independent travellers. InsideJapan Tours has offices in the UK and Japan. It is a member of AITO, and is fully bonded via AITO Trust and ATOL. http://www.insidejapantours.com/ PRESS: For more details, please contact James Mundy, PR Manager, tel. 0117 370 9733, email james@insidejapantours.com. Issued on behalf of InsideJapan Tours by Travel PR, tel. 020 8891 4440, email s.ockwell@travelpr.co.uk or m.bishop@travelpr.co.uk End
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