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Our first time in Tokyo with a toddler was when our son was 1.5 years old. We returned the next year when he was 2.5 years old. There are many things to do in and around Tokyo with a toddler, some of them especially for kids whereas others are more for parents to enjoy.  I […]

During our first trip to Japan, we spent two nights in Takayama with our toddler. It is located in Gifu prefecture, a mountain region in Japan. It has a beautifully preserved old town that allows you to see what Japan once was like. Our stay in Takayama was between Kyoto and Tokyo as part of

Our full day in Kyoto was spent visiting Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) and Arashiyama. We explored many wonderful Kyoto sights. Read: Kyoto with kids Disclaimer: links in this post are affiliate. Purchasing through them earns us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you. Getting a bus to Kinkakuji From our Kyoto hotel, we

On our third day in Kyoto, we would be walking from Kiyomizudera to Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) through Kyoto’s streets, past temples and along the Philosopher’s Path. This 1-day Kyoto itinerary was for our family of two adults and our 1.5-year-old toddler. Read: Kyoto with kids Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing through them earns

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, famous for its rows of bright Torii gates. During our family stay in Kyoto, we visited Fushimi Inari Shrine with our 1.5-year-old. Getting to Fushimi Inari Shrine Getting to Fushimi Inari was simple. In the morning we walked from our Kyoto hotel to Kiyomizu Gojo station.