Unforgettable Family Fun in Japan: Explore These Must-Visit Destinations!

Did you know that Japan is the Asia-Pacific region's third most popular tourist destination? According to statistics from Global Data, the Land of the Rising Sun welcomed around 21.5 million international tourists throughout 2022. So, if you’re planning to visit Japan with your family sometime soon, here are some of the best family destinations to add to your itinerary.

• Tokyo Disneyland 

The first on the list is Tokyo Disneyland, located in Urayasu City, Chiba, about 30 kilometers from central Tokyo. According to Japan News Today, Tokyo Disneyland is the first Disneyland built outside of the United States and is currently Japan's most visited theme park.

Spanning 47 hectares, this theme park offers countless amazing attractions that your children and entire family can enjoy together. With 39 rides designed for all age groups, Disneyland Tokyo also has plenty of souvenir shops, seasonal shows, and delicious cafeterias or food stalls. There’s so much to explore that it is nearly impossible to experience everything in just one day.

Well, to make your visit more efficient, you can download the Tokyo Disney Resort app before arriving. This app helps you navigate the park using a digital map and it also shows queue times for each ride, so that you can plan your day better.

As a recommendation, you can take your kids to Mickey's House and Meet Mickey, Space Mountain, Monsters, Inc. Ride & Go Seek, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, Enchanted Tale of Beauty and The Beast, Castle Carrousel, Peter Pan's Flight, and most importantly: watching the parade of Disney characters in the afternoon!

• Edo Wonderland

While Disneyland is a theme park filled with Disney characters, Edo Wonderland is all about authentic Japan. Located in the Kinugawa Onsen area of Nikkō City, Tochigi, this family destination is a cultural theme park about ancient Japan.

Edo Wonderland recreates Japanese urban life during the Edo period (1603-1868). Visiting here will automatically allow you and your family to “taste” the real culture of old Japan. Your spouse, kids, and you can also wander around the 49.5-hectare theme park to experience the atmosphere and life of Japan in the past, shop at the shops, learn history at the city museum, play traditional games, and watch live performances and theatrical shows.

Want to dress up in traditional Japanese style? Yes, you can also get dressed up and rent traditional Japanese costumes, such as Yukata or Kimono, to wear while walking around the theme park. Make sure to capture these special memories with your camera.

• Tokyo National Museum

Another great family destination is the Tokyo National Museum, located within Ueno Park, just beside Ueno Station in the city’s heart. Known as Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan in Japanese, this is the country's oldest and largest national museum.

With a collection of over 100,000 items, it is one of Japan's largest and best collections of art and archaeological artifacts. The Tokyo National Museum has six main buildings with collections of Japanese art ranging from ancient times to the 19th century, art and artifacts from Asian countries, religious objects and relief images, to the paintings and sketches of Kuroda, the father of modern Western-style painting in Japan.

The museum also features a traditional Japanese garden and tea house that are open to the public during spring and autumn. In addition to learning about Japanese art and culture, you and your family can take some time to relax during your visit.

So, those are some of the best family destinations in Japan. Before leaving for the cherry blossom country, don't forget to equip yourself and your family with Travel Insurance from MSIG Indonesia so that you and your family get comprehensive protection. Travel Insurance provides complete protection wherever you go, from lost documents and flight delays to unexpected illness during the trip. So, you can enjoy your trip to the Land of Sakura with more peace of mind and be worry-free.