If your family’s Japan travel plans omit Osaka or only include a day trip, think again Kid-friendly Osaka? Prior to our first Japan trip in 2013, when our son was a toddler, when we told people we were going to Osaka, they always got confused looks and asked us why. “Osaka’s dirty,” they’d say. “It’s …
When you stop restricting yourself to a week or two, the world opens up One of the most illuminating things about being a US citizen is when you realize you can travel for longer than a week or two. In fact, the longest visa-free stays with a US passport can surprise you. Destinations around the …
Downtown and metro alike offer convenient family stays Whether rafting on the James River, wandering early colonial history at Henricus Historical Park, or savoring the incredible crust on a pizza at Bottoms Up, Virginia’s capital has been one of the most fun destinations for our family of four. And it all begins with where to …
A fresh-air getaway just 20 minutes by train from Fukuoka’s central Hakata Station One joy of Japan? By train, it’s easy to take a break from the city and head out into green spaces and fresh air. A Nanzoin day trip from Fukuoka to the Great Reclining Buddha statue isn’t just an attraction all on …
Not all the city’s iconic dishes are a match for families, but good eats abound When you plan a family trip to Kyushu’s largest city, your deep dives into what to eat in Fukuoka with kids can be equal parts exciting and intimidating. Hearty ramen? Wow! Steaming intestines and spicy fish eggs? Ummm… While Fukuoka …
2 Fukuoka neighborhoods are the most reliable choices for families Fukuoka is compact enough that almost any central neighborhood puts you within twenty minutes of almost anywhere else. While the city has various distinct areas, where to stay in Fukuoka with kids most easily comes down to two options: Hakata or Tenjin. For starters, there …
Where to go after Fukuoka? Fortunately, visiting Japan’s main city on the island of Kyushu doesn’t mean backtracking to Tokyo when it’s time to go somewhere else. As a rail and air hub, Fukuoka makes it easy to visit other destinations throughout Kyushu. Plus, Fukuoka International Airport (FUK) connects you to destinations not only throughout …
Reachable by rail in 90 minutes or less Fukuoka doesn’t get the same attention as Tokyo or Kyoto, but its position as Kyushu’s rail hub makes it one of the best bases in Japan for day trips. When you stay a while in Fukuoka, you open up the possibility of Fukuoka day trips throughout Kyushu …
Kyushu’s largest city is a destination, base, and jumping-off point for more parts of Japan than you might think Most trips to Japan focus on Tokyo and Kyoto. More and more visitors realize that more areas of Japan deserve more of their time. One city getting attention is the largest city on the southern island …
Family-friendly places to stay don’t have to be bottom dollar or top dollar There are no single best types of accommodation for families. The family that understands what each option offers, and where each falls short, books the right stay every time, for every trip. Most of us default to one of two mental images …