A Japan family itinerary that works for every age.
Kikō plans family trips with shorter walks, step-free routes, family rooms, luggage forwarding, kid-friendly meal windows and activities that do not bore the adults. Days 1–3 are free in full detail; unlock the full plan for US 1 dollar per day.
How Kikō keeps families moving
- —Walking caps: 8 km for young kids, 5 km when grandparents travel too
- —No more than 2 major stops per day, plus rest and snack windows
- —Step-free routes: lift/escalator stations, stroller-friendly paths, taxi advice when needed
- —Family rooms: triples, quads, connecting rooms and futon sets for kids
- —Luggage forwarding: suitcases sent hotel to hotel so you travel with a day bag
- —Rain and tantrum backup: indoor museums, aquariums, character cafés and hotel downtime
Sample day from a 10-day family trip
Nara Park & Tōdai-ji 東大寺
Bow to the free-roaming deer, then the Great Buddha. Arrive at 08:00 to avoid school groups; flat walk from the bus loop.
Kakinoha sushi 柿の葉寿司
Pressed mackerel sushi in persimmon leaves — easy to eat, no tables needed, picnic by the park.
Kasuga Taisha 春日大社 → deer-free forest path
Gentle forest walk (1.5 km, flat, pram-friendly). Rain plan: Nara National Museum.
Family room near Nara station
Twin + futon for 2 kids, lift, luggage forwarded from Kyoto, 5 min walk to station.
Self-check: 3.2 km walking · 0 train changes · flat paths · family room · luggage forwarded.
What travellers say
Early users are already using Kikō to replace months of research. These are their own words.
I used to spend three months on spreadsheets. Kikō gave me a better 14-day route in an afternoon, and the rain alternatives saved us twice.
Sarah & James, 14-day autumn trip
Finally a Japan planner that does not just list cities. The Mapcodes, station walk times and family room details were exactly what we needed with two kids.
The Chen family, 10-day spring trip
We planned our honeymoon around onsen and ryokan. The agent found a village we had never heard of, and it became the best night of the trip.
Rebecca & Tom, 12-day winter trip
Days 1–3 were free and detailed enough to judge the whole plan. Paying $1 a day felt fair for the amount of work it saved me.
Daniel, solo 21-day rail trip